Did Bill Belichick Just Crack Himself Up After Busting Out A ’69’ Joke?

Bill Belichick might have cracked a ’69’ joke Tuesday afternoon, or he might not have. He probably didn’t.

Either way, there was a show-stopping moment during the New England Patriots head coach’s press conference at Gillette Stadium.

While answering a question about 6-foot-9 offensive tackle Dan Skipper, Belichick cracked an impeccably timed smile.

Reporter: “Offensive tackle (Skipper), how much does his … unusual length give him at the position?”
Belichick: “Similar to (ex-Patriot Nate) Solder, both guys around 6-9 (insert laugh).”

Check this out:

Upon initial view, it appears Belichick is channeling his inner-Rob Gronkowski. However, subsequent viewings make it clear the notoriously grumpy head coach merely was laughing about a reporter’s cell phone ringing.

And that’s disappointing, as the alternative scenario would be one of the more fascinating developments in recent sports history — and that’s not a joke.

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Dakota Randall

Plymouth State/Boston University product from Wolfeboro, NH, who now is based in Rhode Island. Have worked at NESN since 2016, covering the Patriots since 2021. Might chat your ear off about Disney World, Halo 2, and Lord of the Rings.