Source: boston.cbslocal.com - Saturday, January 31, 2015
PHOENIX (CBS) — It is a saying that has become as synonymous with the Patriot as “Foxboro” and “Kraft,” and it is one that was born on the sidelines. The brilliant coach — the master of football, the one who understands the game on a level few others ever have — down on one knee, imploring his defense to focus on one thing and one thing only. Do. Your. Job. Simple enough, right? After all, Bill Belichick has always uttered these words to his players after things have gone haywire, when players get caught trying to do too much and end up getting overwhelmed by the moment. Belichick gathers them on the sideline and calmly — or sometimes, not so calmly — reminds them, simply, to do their job. For a cornerback, that might mean zeroing in on one-on-one coverage. For a nose tackle, it may mean occupying two blockers and refusing to budge from a spot. For a linebacker, it could be keying in on the running back, or waiting just long enough before blitzing through a gap. Rather than worry about what the other 10 players on the field are doing, Belichick regularly reminds his players that they need only worry about themselves. Do. Your. Job. It’s been stated innumerable times on the Patriots’ sideline, and the world knew of it from mic’d up NFL Films segments over the years. But this year, as the Patriots prepare for their sixth Super Bowl in 15 seasons under Belichick, it’s taken on a newfound prominence. Players adorned themselves in cus
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PHOENIX (CBS) — It is a saying that has become as synonymous with the Patriot as “Foxboro” and “Kraft,” and it is one that was born on the sidelines. The brilliant coach — the master of football, the one who understands the game on a level few others ever have — down on one knee, imploring his defense to focus on one thing and one thing only. Do. Your. Job. Simple enough, right? After all, Bill Belichick has always uttered these words to his players after things have gone haywire, when players get caught trying to do too much and end up getting overwhelmed by the moment. Belichick gathers them on the sideline and calmly — or sometimes, not so calmly — reminds them, simply, to do their job. For a cornerback, that might mean zeroing in on one-on-one coverage. For a nose tackle, it may mean occupying two blockers and refusing to budge from a spot. For a linebacker, it could be keying in on the running back, or waiting just long enough before blitzing through a gap. Rather than worry about what the other 10 players on the field are doing, Belichick regularly reminds his players that they need only worry about themselves. Do. Your. Job. It’s been stated innumerable times on the Patriots’ sideline, and the world knew of it from mic’d up NFL Films segments over the years. But this year, as the Patriots prepare for their sixth Super Bowl in 15 seasons under Belichick, it’s taken on a newfound prominence. Players adorned themselves in cus
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