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Belichick proves he has new tricks up his sleeve
AFC Championship Patr Heal
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick answers a reporter's question during a news conference before practice in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday. The Patriots face the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship on Sunday. - photo by Associated Press
When Bill Belichick pulled something new from his bag of tricks last week, some wondered if the three-time Super Bowl champion coach had found another way to bend the rules. The New England Patriots were creative and intentionally deceptive, but using four offensive linemen isn't illegal. The tactic worked and angered the Ravens and coach John Harbaugh.