Invoice Belichick is a free agent for the primary time on this millennium.
After spending the earlier 24 seasons with the New England Patriots, Belichick is in search of one other job after parting methods with the staff he gained six Tremendous Bowls with.
Belichick has had two interviews with the Atlanta Falcons, however there are six different groups in search of head coaches.
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Head coach Invoice Belichick of the New England Patriots prepares for a recreation towards the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 12, 2022, in Glendale, Arizona. (Norm Corridor/Getty Photos)
The 72-year-old reportedly desires an up-and-coming staff, and the Falcons do match the mildew, relying on what they do with their quarterback state of affairs (many consider they might purchase Justin Fields from Chicago, who personal the rights to pick Caleb Williams with the primary choose).
Others have speculated that Belichick ought to take a tough have a look at the Los Angeles Chargers, contemplating they’ve Justin Herbert.
Nevertheless, there’s one stunning staff that Belichick must be eyeing, says Howie Lengthy:
The Washington Commanders.
Washington completed 4-13 this season with Sam Howell underneath middle, however they do have the second choose. Lengthy says it’s simpler stated than performed, however assuming they take the favourite to go second in Drake Maye, Belichick and a high rookie quarterback might do injury.
New England Patriots head coach Invoice Belichick earlier than a recreation towards Atlanta Falcons. (Simon Bruty /Sports activities Illustrated by way of Getty Photos)
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“I believe the quarterback is a key element… I believe you gotta get the primary, quantity two, or quantity three spot,” Lengthy instructed Fox Information Digital in a latest interview. “If I had been Invoice, if I believed Washington might get a quarterback, I’d go to Washington.”
Lengthy additionally made point out of Belichick’s ties to the world.
“Invoice is an Annapolis man, his dad coached there, he’s an East Coast man, he likes the water, has a ship with eight rings on it.”
Lengthy additionally made observe of latest possession – Josh Harris bought the staff final 12 months after Dan Snyder’s tenuous reign, and appears to be bringing in an entire batch of his personal guys.
New England Patriots head coach Invoice Belichick exits the sphere after the Patriots 27-17 loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs at Gillette Stadium on Dec. 17, 2023, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Photos)
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“It’s gotta be a match with an proprietor. An proprietor has to say, ‘Take over the group, win me a championship.’ Washington is fascinating, looks as if an proprietor with a stage head,” Lengthy added.
At this level, they do appear to be a protracted shot, and indicators level to the truth that Atlanta might commerce the eighth choose for Fields and usher in Belichick to get out of the “underachieving” class they’ve been caught in for a number of years.
However as Lengthy stated, Harris could possibly be aggressive and make an enormous splash in his first full 12 months because the proprietor of the franchise.
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