9 revealing pages from Bill Belichick's Super Bowl LI playbook

A revealing look into the mind of the notoriously withdrawn Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.
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Max Knoblauch
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9 revealing pages from Bill Belichick's Super Bowl LI playbook
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Bill Belichick, heading into his seventh Super Bowl as a head coach, is undoubtedly one of the best play-callers in the history of the NFL.

His methods are well-documented, his preparation unmatched. But just what's in that playbook of his is still a mystery until game day.

Until now.

We have uncovered nine incredible pages from the Super Bowl LI playbook of Bill Belichick -- a notoriously withdrawn and unemotional man. The plays, along with Belichick's various notes and doodles, give us an inside look at the brain behind the Patriots dynasty.

1. A doodle of him grinding a falcon

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2. Several pages of a comic called "The Coolest Guys" featuring him and President Trump

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3. A list of reminders

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4. Pages and pages dedicated to a fantasy in which he is adopted by Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen

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5. A bunch of new logos for the team (all bad)

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6. Impossible plays that "would be cool"

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7. Revealing notes for his post-game interview strategy

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8. Dozens of mean drawings of Falcons QB Matt Ryan

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9. Over 20 drawings of sexy footballs with the word "DAMN" written above them

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Max Knoblauch

Max Knoblauch is the Assistant Humor Editor in the NYC office. He is a journalist, comedian and illustrator. More humor and art by Max can be found on his website.Follow him @MaxKnoblauch

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