"They went 14-2" - Robert Griffin III recalls what happened last time Bill Belichick did not name a coordinator

Bill Belichick is widely considered to be one of the best head coaches in NFL history. He has led the New England Patriots to 10 Super Bowls and six titles. As such, it’s hard to believe anyone would find reasons to criticize him. However, that’s exactly what’s happened in the offseason.

As the NFL's 32 teams embark on training camps and prepare for the preseason, Belichick has yet to name an offensive coordinator. This could mean he’ll call the plays himself. No one knows for sure, because, as with everything else, the Patriots are playing things close to the vest.

Former NFL quarterback and analyst Robert Griffin III joined ESPN’s morning show "Get Up" to offer his opinion on whether or not the lack of an OC is a big deal.

"Well, guys, I think this is a huge deal, monumental, mark your calendars. This is going to be game-changing."

"I think it's an advantage for the Patriots. Honestly, every offensive coordinator that I've ever worked with, and every defensive coordinator that I've ever gone up against, they have a stick... something that, you know, like this is a massive tendency that they're going to do first, second, third down, and long third and short in the redzone."

Griffin highlighted how Belichick and the Patriots fared the last time they didn't name a coordinator.

"Now, if you flashback to the last time the Patriots did not name a coordinator on offense or defense, it was 2010. Guess what? They went 14-2. So Bill Belichick has earned the right to do things the way that he wants to do them."

Bill Belichick's Patriots part of a loaded AFC

The Patriots in 2010 still had Tom Brady at quarterback, so it's not surprising they went 14-2. The landscape of the AFC at the time was different from what it is now. The Patriots are not the best team in their division anymore. Competing for one of the three available wild card spots in the playoffs won’t be easy.

The Bills are one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl, while the Jets had a stellar draft. Additionally, the Dolphins are stronger on offense compared to last year with their offseason acquisitions, including Tyreek Hill.

As such, the Patriots might have a hard time making it to the postseason.