In an interview with Mike Tannenbaum for the website “33rdTeam”, Bill Belichick, Head Coach of the New England Patriots, has a healthy eulogy for Matthew Slater. For the head coach, the Patriots player is the best special teamer he has ever coached.

Since 2008, wide receiver Matthew Slater has collected one catch in the NFL – in 2011 for a 41-yard gain in space. The fact that he has nevertheless been an integral part of the Patriots for 15 seasons now and is entering his 16th year next season is largely due to his skills as a special teamer.

He has played 223 games so far, recorded 185 tackles and was also used as a returner. The ten-time Pro Bowler has also been a team captain for years. Nevertheless, according to Belichick, the 37-year-old receives too little recognition.

During an interview with Mike Tannenbaum for the website “33rdTeam”, the head coach said: “He is an integral part. Slater is the best special teamer in history. I hope people notice that. “

Belichick: “Brady, Taylor and Slater are the best “

In his career, Belichick has had a number of Pro Bowlers and Hall of Famers under his wing. In the interview, he revealed which three players stood out in particular.

“I think I coached the best football player, the best offensive player, in Tom Brady. With Lawrence Taylor, I coached the best defensive player, and with Matthew Slater, I coach the best special teamer,” Belichick said.

Brady finished his career this offseason. He went on to win seven Super Bowls and few passing, winning or touchdown records exist where he doesn’t have a say. Pass rusher Lawrence Taylor collected 142 sacks and over 1,000 tackles in his career.