Belichick knows his NFL career will be toast if he accepted the medal, and forget the Hall of Fame.
Do people talk before things like this are announced? Good heavens. It does put Bill in an awkward spot being in the NFL and all. No idea what this award would mean to him, did he do anything to deserve it? Ah anyway, it’s not right that accepting a medal from the President could mean he loses the team and no longer coaches, but here we are.
Would he accept it from Pence? He definitely should decline it if Joe Bribeme offers it.
The NFL is already toast thanks to Trump calling out their anti-Americanism. This will be the final nail in the NFL hopefully.
“Recently, I was offered the opportunity to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which I was flattered by out of respect for what the honor represents and admiration for prior recipients. Subsequently, the tragic events of last week occurred and the decision has been made not to move forward with the award,” he said in a statement.
“Above all, I am an American citizen with great reverence for our nation’s values, freedom and democracy. I know I also represent my family and the New England Patriots team. One of the most rewarding things in my professional career took place in 2020 when, through the great leadership within our team, conversations about social justice, equality and human rights moved to the forefront and became actions. Continuing those efforts while remaining true to the people, team and country I love outweigh the benefits of any individual award.”