But even his hiring to be the Patriots ' head coach was mired in controversy .
Since Belichick was hired to be the head coach of the Patriots in 2000 , the team has been to 7 Super Bowls and have won 4 .
Even Belichick 's hiring to be Patriots Patriots head coach   coach was mired in controversy .
Since Belichick was hired to be the head coach of the Patriots in 2000 , the team has been to 7 Super Bowls and have won 4 .