FOXBORO — Bill Belichick surprised Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers this week. The veteran defender was one of the teacher’s pets during film study after the Patriots’ Week 6 loss to the Raiders.

The Patriots defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 16-10, in the first game of the franchise’s post-Bill Belichick era. Peppers recorded four tackles on Sunday.

It’s slam Bill Belichick the GM season. The long-time head coach of the New England Patriots, and third member of the NFL 300 wins club, is being maligned for not winning more during a rebuild.