Belichick walking off with time on the clock

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

To answer your question, I think it's probably because a coach walking off is completely different than a player. Pretty much I don't think these are parallel situations.

I'm not saying I didn't raise an eyebrow when he walked off the fields, but It wasn't the same kind of "whateva, I do what I want!", mentality. He shook hands, lost gracefully, and peaced out.

I'm not one to give BB the benefit of the doubt, because I legitimately don't like him, I just don't think this and the RM incident in D.C. is a good comparison.

If anything, I think the coach has a higher duty than his players to stay on the field until the fat lady has officially sung. Leaders lead by example and Belichick's example was poor. But, as others have noted, it's not a big deal.....it's just noteworthy.