Belichek’s worst call was not going for it on 4th & 2…
…it was not sending his team out on the field prepared when that drive started. Tom Brady called a time out BEFORE 1st down! The clock had stopped because the possession had changed. There is no reason to call a timeout, unless you are unprepared. After the kickoff, the offense should already have the play, the offensive coordinator/head coach should have the right players on the field and the team should be ready to roll.
Instead, the Patriots were confused and appeared to not have the right people on the field. So with the clock already stopped and Brady & Co. ready to close out the game, New England instead goes out on the last drive and uses two time outs in 30 seconds, one with the clock stopped and then to make up for it, goes for it on 4th and 2 on their own 28 yard line.
Maybe Coach Belichek learned his lesson…never dare Peyton Manning to beat you, because he will.
