Long-time Patriots director of research Ernie Adams was the latest guest on the “Pats from the Past” podcast, joining hosts Matt Smith and Paul Perillo to share nearly an hour’s worth of stories from his nearly 50-year NFL career.
Adams’ history with Bill Belichick goes all the way back to 1970, when Adams said the two met at Phillips Andover Academy and began what would be a 50-year conversation about football. Often known as a genius behind the scenes, Adams was a trusted confidant of Belichick throughout his career, which included stops at the Giants and Browns alongside the head coach. He gained notoriety after an appearance in the 2015 Super Bowl recap “Do Your Job” video where the phrase “pink stripes” appeared on a dry erase board next to him while he broke down the preparation that went into Malcolm Butler’s game-sealing interception in Super Bowl 49. That phrase would become synonymous with Adams, as his notoriety began a late surge in his final five seasons with the team.