Apple TV+'s "The Dynasty" docuseries chronicling the New England Patriots' unprecedented 20 years of success hasn't sat well with several key members of the historic run.
The most common criticism of the 10-part series is its negative portrayal of longtime head coach Bill Belichick. Controversial subjects such as his deteriorated relationship with quarterback Tom Brady, his friendship with former president Donald Trump, and the bizarre Super Bowl benching of Malcolm Butler overshadowed the legacy he built as arguably the greatest coach in NFL history.
Many ex-Patriots including Julian Edelman, Matthew Slater, Devin McCourty, and Rodney Harrison ripped "The Dynasty" for focusing on the negatives. On Friday, Stephon Gilmore joined the list of players who believe Belichick was portrayed unfairly.
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After completing the series, the former Pats cornerback took to social media with high praise for his former head coach. You can read his posts below:
Episode 10 of "The Dynasty" spotlighted Belichick's spectacular coaching performance vs. the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII. As Gilmore mentions, Belichick switched his defense from man to zone and limited the high-powered Rams offense to just three points. Gilmore played a key role with a timely interception in the 13-3 victory, which marked the sixth and final Super Bowl title of the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era.
Gilmore enjoyed the most productive stretch of his 12-year career with Belichick as his head coach. In addition to becoming a Super Bowl champ, the 33-year-old was named the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year and earned both of his All-Pro nods in New England.
"The Dynasty" didn't paint Belichick in the best light, but he'll have a chance to tell his side of the story. According to a recent report, he's currently writing a book while spending time away from the sideline.
