Bill Belichick Expected To Draw Interest From Multiple NFL Teams For Head Coaching Jobs
Just when you thought the Bill Belichick coaching carousel had spun to a final, creaky stop in Chapel Hill, the rumor mill is firing up again. Let’s be honest, watching the master of the NFL universe navigate the choppy waters of college football has been… something. His North Carolina Tar Heels are limping to the finish line with a 4-7 record, meaning they won’t even get the thrill of a mid-tier bowl game.
Despite the Tar Heels’ less-than-stellar debut season under his command, the siren song of the NFL just won’t quit. According to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the old hooded sweatshirt might not be gathering dust in a college locker room for long. She reports that “at least two NFL teams” are kicking the tires on bringing Belichick back to the pros. And for a little extra spice, a third team might jump into the fray if they decide to clean house.
You can almost hear the collective groan from New England. The “Brady vs. Belichick” debate was seemingly put to bed when Tom Brady waltzed down to Tampa and snagged another ring, while Belichick was left trying to duct tape the Patriots’ offense together. This season at UNC certainly hasn’t helped his case.
Why Would Belichick Even Consider a Return?
So, why would the 73-year-old legend want to dive back into the NFL pressure cooker? Two words: Don Shula. Belichick is sitting at 333 career wins, just 14 shy of Shula’s record of 347. That’s the one last mountain for this legend to conquer.
Do you really think a man this competitive wants to end his career chasing a .500 record in the ACC when the NFL’s most prestigious record is within arm’s reach? I wouldn’t bet on it. His legacy as a winner has taken a few dings lately, and this could be his last shot to cement it for eternity.
Who Is Making the Call?
The rumor mill is a fickle beast, but you can connect the dots. The New York Giants and Tennessee Titans have already shown their coaches the door this season. Belichick has deep ties to the Giants organization, where he was a defensive mastermind under Bill Parcells. He’s tried to squash those rumors before, but in the NFL, “no” often just means “not right now.”
Belichick himself has been playing it cool, stating he’s “fully committed to UNC.” But we’ve seen this movie before. Coaches are always fully committed… until they’re not. For now, he has a rivalry game against NC State to worry about. But don’t be surprised if his agent’s phone is a little hotter than usual this offseason. The Belichick saga, it seems, is far from over.
