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An Open Letter of Apology to Coach Belichick

By Michael Egan

Dear Bill,

There’s something I need to say. Something that’s been bothering me and I just need to get it off my chest. So please, hear me out.

I know I said some things the other day that were pretty hurtful. I’m really sorry about that. I was upset after what happened on Sunday. Truth is, I’m still upset. And I guess a little confused.

Maybe I was reading into things and getting ahead of myself, but I thought we had something special here. And I know you felt it, too. Remember how much fun we had last month in Miami? It was like old times again.

But then something happened in Pittsburgh. I can’t quite put my finger on it. It was like you changed. Or maybe I changed. I don’t know. Whatever it was, I overreacted. I allowed my emotions to get the best of me. And I’m sorry.

I just don’t want this to ruin what we have. I mean we’ve got history together. Remember our first time back in February of 2002? And then when we did it again in February of 2004 and once more in 2005. Those were some wild times, huh? I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think back to those days every now and then.

Look, I know I can’t take back what I said. What’s done is done. I just…I don’t know…I just don’t want things to be weird between us, that’s all. I mean we have so much history together. And it’s not like we can just avoid seeing each other. You’re in my living room practically every Sunday. And sometimes on Mondays, too. And then with the holidays coming up…we’re going to be seeing a lot of each other.

I guess what I’m saying is, I’m sorry. Really. I never meant to hurt you and I know you never meant to hurt me. If it’s possible, I’d like to give us a second shot. What do you say? Think we could start over?

I’ll give you some time to think it over. Just know I’ll be there to support you on Sunday. No matter that happens, I’m here for you.

I love you, Bill.

Affectionately yours,

Michael