More history was had by The Hoodie on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Bill Belichick earned his landmark 300th regular-season win Sunday when his New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills, 29-25.<\/p>\n
Belichick, 71, became just the third head coach in NFL history to earn 300 regular-season wins, joining “Papa Bear” George Halas (318 wins) and all-time leader Don Shula (328). During five seasons helming the Browns from 1991-95, Belichick went 36-44. From 2000 to the present, Belichick is 264-111 with the Patriots.<\/p>\n
Milestone or not, the Patriots’ win could not have come at a better time. New England (2-5) snapped a three-game losing streak in which the Patriots posted the two worst losses in Belichick’s career — a 38-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4 and a 34-0 defeat against the New Orleans Saints in Week 5.<\/p>\n
Belichick’s historic win came just hours after NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the coach had signed a lucrative, multiyear extension this offseason, ensuring that, despite New England’s recent difficulties, he’ll be around to chase more milestones in the immediate future.<\/p>\n
Including playoff victories, Belichick now has 330 overall wins, which is second all time behind Shula’s 347. Belichick surpassed Halas’ total mark of 324 wins last season.<\/p>\n
Belichick already holds perhaps the most prestigious coaching mantles: all-time playoff wins (31), Super Bowl appearances (nine) and Super Bowl wins (six).<\/p>\n
Though victories and lengthy postseason ascents have been more difficult to come by in recent seasons, the milestones continue for Belichick.<\/p>\n