PHOTO: There was a bear at Patriots practice ... sort of
Bill Belichick always seems to have a trick up his sleeve. From strange four-tight end formations to trick plays, it's never easy to guess what Belichick will do next.
On Thursday, he revealed yet another one of his genius plans at practice when the Patriots unveiled their new secret weapon: a bear. It was spotted by Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald, and although it's not a real bear, it's certainly not something you see on a football field every day.
What the hell is happening pic.twitter.com/m7Tw5UwatP
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) October 15, 2015
This is getting out of hand pic.twitter.com/xXQaHTJlZ5
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) October 15, 2015
Belichick may or may not have used the bear to cover Rob Gronkowski in practice, seeing as puny humans can't seem to do it. Or, it could have just been the Boston Bruins' bear paying the Patriots a visit. The latter seems more likely, but nothing should be ruled out when it comes to Belichick.