#Patriots coach Bill Belichick knew early on Joe Judge was head-coach material, meeting with him on a regular basis to go over program-building and what it takes to become a head coach. Now, he’s the #Giants coach.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 7, 2020

Bill Belichick's comments on Joe Judge from back in July read like a letter of recommendation. Said Judge "could probably coach any position on the field." pic.twitter.com/3PhBKoTv3B

— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) January 7, 2020

Patriots special teams grade ranks w/ Joe Judge

2015: 8th
2016: 1st
2017: 10th
2018: 5th
2019: 7th pic.twitter.com/sAogKHdEVQ

— PFF (@PFF) January 7, 2020

Joe Judge has worked under Nick Saban and Bill Belichick. Two pretty good guys to have as mentors. #Giants

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) January 7, 2020

Joining ESPN's "NFL Live" for a report on what type of coach the Giants are getting in Joe Judge.

* "Really, really, really, REALLY detail-oriented."

* Demanding

* Commanding

* "Smart, tough football team that plays fundamentally sound."

* "Coaching is a people business." pic.twitter.com/Ww9GSez3om

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) January 7, 2020

Dominoes falling all over the place. This will surprise many but Judge has some serious HC potential in the eyes of many. And obviously in the #Giants’ eyes. https://t.co/1iLO144x2k

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 7, 2020

There you have it. Very interesting hire for the Giants. Young, well-regarded in New England. Some had speculated he could ultimately succeed Belichick there. https://t.co/pLQsRoxWMy

— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) January 7, 2020

Know this about Joe Judge >> spent three seasons under Nick Saban at Alabama and eight seasons under Bill Belichick at New England -- has three Super Bowl rings and two National Championship rings.

— GiantsWFAN (@giantswfan) January 7, 2020

Matthew Slater on Joe Judge in back '17: “He’s very intense. Joe is really passionate about what he does. He has a hyper attention to detail; there is no stone unturned by the time we get to the game, and we feel super prepared..."https://t.co/M4yUnJ4j1e

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) January 7, 2020

As a positional coach, Judge is tough on players. Often the loudest voice heard at practices. The players I've spoken to credit him for being detail oriented. https://t.co/Y7AKPtMmmY

— Michael Giardi (@MikeGiardi) January 7, 2020

Joe Judge is a demanding, no-BS kind of coach. This is a big jump for him, but he’s been being groomed for a larger role, even before he added receivers to his coaching plate this year. Could have been a top Patriots OC candidate if McDaniels leaves and he’d stayed.

— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) January 7, 2020

Giants fans can’t say new HC Joe Judge hasn’t been a part of a winning tradition. He’s been a key part of two of the most successful programs of modern era. While at Alabama and in NE, he won 5 championship rings in the last 10 years. And learned at hip of Saban and Belichick.

— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) January 7, 2020

The Giants has to move on Patriots special teams coach Joe Judge quickly, because he had emerged as the top candidate at his alma mater, Mississippi State. Very well-respected in New England and has real presence.

Outside the box? Yes. But a good fit for New York.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 7, 2020

From NFL Now: How did the #Giants end up hiring Joe Judge? It began with #Patriots coach Bill Belichick taking him under his wing. pic.twitter.com/XzzIih9eew

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 7, 2020