Seth Wickersham does not like being called out as being a liar.
Based on excerpts that were released last week, the ESPN reporter’s upcoming book about the New England Patriots has several juicy stories from the franchise’s 20-year run of dominance. The biggest were from Tom Brady’s departure from the team, and the quarterback’s deteriorating relationship with head coach Bill Belichick toward the end of their run together.
Belichick took a swipe at the author on Monday when he said that he has never spoken with Wickersham and sarcastically told host Greg Hill that he’d have to ask the ESPN scribe about his “sources.”
“I don’t think any of us are surprised by that type of media coverage,” said Belichick. “I mean, I don’t think I’ve ever even talked to the guy. So I don’t know — you’d have to ask him what his great sources are. I’m not sure.”
On Tuesday, Wickersham fired right back at him, saying that they have spoken many times over the years. He also alluded to having receipts to prove it.
“Was just asked about this in an interview. Curious thing for him to say. We’ve spoken many times over the years, recorded and on record, for stories both on Brady and himself: An hour on his coaching tree, 45 min on Ken Shipp and learning offense; 20 min on the draft process, etc”
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Wickersham’s book “It’s Better To Be Feared” is set to hit shelves on Oct. 12th.
