It’s been a while since we last saw Bill Belichick on the sidelines in an NFL game. And while watching all teams pass on him in the past head coaching cycles was a bit of a shocker, time has proven that they may have been right all along.
That’s why, now that NFL insider Josina Anderson reports that there are some decision-makers still interested in his services, teams would be wise to go against that urge and steer clear of him:
“I'm told there's been recent interest expressed, at the very least, in speaking with Bill Belichick on a exploratory basis from two teams,” Anderson wrote.
Anderson then added that the legendary head coach could also be in the fold for a general manager position, with several teams keeping tabs on his situation:
“My understanding is Belichick has upper-level personnel still fond of him in Atlanta, New York, Cleveland, whilst all struggling teams going through customary evaluations this time of year,” Anderson continued. “Additionally, I'm told up to 7 more teams are monitoring potential change at head coach (Giants and Titans are open), and up to 3-4 more teams are considering change at general manager, at this time. The Miami Dolphins already have a GM vacancy.”
The NFL should be done with Bill Belichick
This might be a bit of an unpopular opinion, but Bill Belichick has no business returning to the NFL. He’s coming off a dreadful 4-8 first year with the UNC Tar Heels, often making the headlines for his girlfriend and shortcomings, and not for his impact on the program.
Belichick reportedly banned New England Patriots scouts from scouting his players. That’s a disservice to the program and to his players, and he has a long history of putting his ego first and surrounding himself with yes men.
His girlfriend, Jordan Hudson, has reportedly become a disruptive presence around him, micromanaging every aspect of his empire and rubbing people the wrong way. That’s not the type of distraction any NFL team would want or need right now.
Belichick has rarely been a team player. He only trusts a handful of people, and he’s not likely to be willing to work alongside a general manager if he’s a head coach or a head coach if he’s a general manager.
There’s no way to take anything away from what he’s accomplished, but his time in the league has passed. His ways might be a little outdated, and with a record of 83-104 without Tom Brady, teams should focus on one of the many candidates that should become available in the offseason.