Chapter 12 Summary

In November 2003, Bill Belichick has five consecutive wins under his belt. He has just come off a pull-from-behind victory against the Denver Broncos in the final minutes of the game. The Patriots had taken an intentional safety while on their own 1-yard line to get decent field position and involve their special teams. Belichick was a strong believer in special teams, and this worked to his advantage. The Patriots ran six plays after the safety that ended in a touchdown for the win. Even the Denver defensive coach remarked that he was impressed. After the game, Coach Belichick spent much of his bye week spending time with his family and doing some occasional scouting.

Belichick then faced the Cowboys, led by Bill Parcells, for the first time since their 'split' in 2000. Belichick saw Parcells' weakness as the former mentor being too easily swayed...