HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 13: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots walks on the sidelines during their game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 13, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Bill Belichick really isn't that good without Tom Brady

Belichick needs Brady more than the QB needs his coach.

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots have been the benchmark of success in the NFL during his team's 15-year reign near the top of the league.

While we'll never know what Brady is like without head coach Bill Belichick, we know what Belichick without Brady is like. And it's not good:

Even if we don't include Belichick's miserable run in Cleveland (36-44), his 10-7 record without the Patriots gunslinger is mediocre at best. Bordering on .500 year over year gets coaches fired.

Obviously Belichick isn't getting canned anytime in New England, but the hoodie has his work cut out with Brady missing the first four games of the season due to suspension. His legacy will forever be remembered for building and sustaining a dynasty, fair or not.