Wide receiver Golden Tate, who played one season under Joe Judge with the New York Giants, has criticized his former coach, calling him "one of the Patriots' descendants." Tate's comments come two years after Judge was fired following a 4-13 season with the Giants.
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Former Giant Golden Tate Rips Ex-Coach Joe Judge as 'Patriots Descendant'
Golden Tate, the former New York Giants wide receiver, has expressed his dissatisfaction with his one season playing under former head coach Joe Judge. In a recent social media interaction, Tate slammed Judge, calling him "one of the Patriots' descendants" who unsuccessfully attempted to replicate the success of the New England dynasty.
Tate's comments stem from a social media question about his time with the Giants. The wide receiver, who hasn't played in an NFL game since 2020, recounted the challenges of playing during the COVID-19 pandemic and the absence of fans in the stadium. However, he also expressed his disappointment with Judge's coaching style.
Former Giant Golden Tate Rips Ex-Coach Joe Judge as 'Patriots Descendant'
"My last year was during the COVID year, and that just sucked because we had to play about every single game with no fans in the stadium. So, it felt like a scrimmage. It sucked. And, on top of that, I had one of the Patriots' descendants come on over, Joseph Judge, who thought he could remake the wheel by trying to do everything like Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, and it did not fly," Tate said in a video posted to social media.
Judge was one of several coaches who landed head coaching jobs after working under Bill Belichick in New England during the Patriots' dynasty. Matt Patricia, Josh McDaniels, and Charlie Weis are among those who have struggled to replicate their success outside of Foxborough.
Former Giant Golden Tate Rips Ex-Coach Joe Judge as 'Patriots Descendant'
Tate's criticism of Judge aligns with the perception of many that the coach's attempt to replicate the Patriots' system in New York was unsuccessful. Despite receiving praise for hiring a former special teams coordinator as head coach, similar to the Baltimore Ravens' success with John Harbaugh, the Giants faced underlying issues under Judge's leadership.
Tate's comments also highlight the challenges faced by coaches who attempt to replicate the success of legendary coaches. Belichick's unique approach and the Patriots' sustained success have made it difficult for his former assistants to replicate the same level of achievement in different environments.
Judge joined the Ole Miss coaching staff as an analyst earlier this year. Tate, on the other hand, has not played in an NFL game since 2020. His criticism of Judge serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by coaches who attempt to implement unfamiliar systems and the lasting impact that can have on players.
