I asked ChatGPT what Bill Belichick’s record was with Tom Brady versus without:
Bill Belichick's coaching record with and without Tom Brady varies significantly, reflecting the immense impact Brady had on Belichick's success.
With Tom Brady:
Belichick and Brady were together for 20 seasons (2000-2019) with the New England Patriots. During this time, Belichick posted an overall record of:
- 219-64 (.773 win percentage) in regular season
- 30-11 in playoff games
- 6 Super Bowl titles (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII)
This collaboration resulted in one of the most successful dynasties in NFL history, with six championships and numerous records broken by Brady as the starting quarterback.
Without Tom Brady:
After Brady left the Patriots in 2020, Belichick had to adjust to a new quarterback, starting with Cam Newton, and later Mac Jones. Here's the record:
- 17-22 (.436 win percentage) in regular season (as of the end of the 2023 season)
- No playoff appearances
While the sample size is smaller, Belichick has struggled to find the same level of success without Brady. The Patriots missed the playoffs in 2020, made it in 2021 with Mac Jones but were eliminated in the first round, and have struggled to get back to contending for a championship.
Summary:
- With Tom Brady: 219-64 (.773) regular season, 30-11 playoffs, 6 Super Bowl titles.
- Without Tom Brady: 17-22 (.436) regular season, no playoff appearances.
These numbers highlight just how essential Tom Brady was to the Patriots' success during their two-decade partnership.