Bill Belichick's next NFL coaching job could keep him on the East Coast.
The Commanders and Falcons are expected to be discussed as the “most likely Belichick landing spots.” According to ESPN's Dan Grazianospeculation has swirled about the eight-time Super Bowl champion's future after leaving the Patriots on Thursday.
Belichick, who spent 24 seasons in New England and won six Super Bowls, was rumored to be linked to the Falcons. In another ESPN report The paper said, “He hopes to continue coaching and is expected to draw interest from at least some of the other seven NFL teams with head coaching vacancies, possibly the Atlanta Falcons.” .
The Falcons fired head coach Arthur Smith early Monday after three losing seasons.
Ron Rivera was fired by his command on Monday after four years in Washington.
There has been a lot of speculation about Belichick's future in New England beyond the 2023 season.
After a disappointing 4-13 season in which the Patriots missed the postseason for the third time in four years, Belichick and team owner Robert Kraft have chosen to part ways.
Talks between the two sides were reportedly amicable, with a source telling ESPN that “there are said to be no conflicts or disagreements,” adding, “As a result of productive discussions, we have reached a mutual decision that both sides feel comfortable and at ease with.” It has come to this,” he said.
Belichick, 71, leaves New England with a total of 266 wins and 121 losses.
Who Kraft could turn to next: Patriots linebackers coach Jerrod Mayo, former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, or Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. He also has ties to the team, but is likely to be mentioned as a candidate to succeed Belichick. To ESPN.
