Former New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate criticized ex-head coach Joe Judge during a recent interview, reflecting on his challenging final season in 2020, which was marred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tate described the atmosphere of playing without fans as akin to a 'scrimmage' and accused Judge of attempting to replicate the successful strategies of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, which he deemed unsuccessful. This sentiment aligns with a broader trend where former Patriots coaches, like Judge, have struggled to replicate their mentor's success outside of New England. Judge's tenure ended poorly, culminating in a 4-13 record in 2021, and he was subsequently fired. Despite initial praise for his first season, Tate's comments suggest lingering frustrations about Judge's leadership. Currently, Judge is a senior analyst for Ole Miss Football after a brief return to the Patriots as an assistant coach following his Giants dismissal.