Wetzel: The NFL's Bill Belichick skepticism is being validated in Chapel Hill

The article discusses the NFL's growing skepticism towards Bill Belichick, the head coach of the New England Patriots. According to an NFC personnel director, Belichick's name is brought up within the first five minutes of every conversation, suggesting that he is a topic of significant interest and scrutiny within the league. The article suggests that this skepticism is being "validated" in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where Belichick's former assistant, Matt Patricia, has struggled as the head coach of the Detroit Lions. The article implies that Belichick's success may be more attributable to the Patriots' organizational structure and resources than to his own coaching abilities. The article does not provide any definitive conclusions, but rather suggests that the NFL community is increasingly questioning Belichick's reputation and the extent to which his success is a result of the Patriots' broader organizational advantages.