After a lengthy coaching search that reportedly included interviews with 14 candidates, the Atlanta Falcons decided Thursday to bring back former defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as the franchise's next head coach.
Former longtime New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was one of the candidates the Falcons believed to have interviewed multiple times during their extensive coaching search. Falcons owner Arthur Blank reportedly met with Belichick in person for a second interview.
But in recent days, a report from The Athletic surfaced that the 71-year-old's candidacy for the Falcons has “lost momentum over the past week.”
Tyrus, a former pro wrestler and FOX News contributor, recently appeared on OutKick's show and addressed the six-time Super Bowl champion's search for his next landing spot. “Please don't attack me with Dan Dakich.”
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick leaves the field after the Patriots lost 27-17 to the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
He pointed to Belichick's lack of success over the past four seasons following the departure of legendary quarterback Tom Brady.
“I think his performance without Tom Brady might be the problem,” Tyrus said in response to a question about Belichick's inability to find a job thus far.
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Brady spent 20 years with the Patriots, winning six Super Bowls with Belichick. Brady won a record seventh championship in his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tyrus is the co-host of “Gutfeld!” At the Fox News Channel studios in New York City on February 14, 2023. (Stephen Feldman/Getty Images)
Belichick also served as the Patriots' de facto general manager for much of his tenure, giving him the power to select the players he wanted in the draft and free agency.
Tyrus highlighted some of Belichick's shortcomings in the draft over the years, and that could be one of several reasons coach Belichick could look outside after this hiring cycle ends. suggested that there is a sex.
A view of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium. (Simon Brutie/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
“His draft has been what it's been the last few years…You can't get receivers when you're missing out on guys who are putting up Hall of Fame numbers. He just made some bad draft choices… He’s not dealing with (NFL) veterans.’ Well…especially defensive backs. He has a player on a max contract and they will trade him. He won't pay him… So I think he could end up in a situation like this: Probably outdated. ”
The Falcons' spot is filled, and the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders are the last teams yet to choose a head coach.
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After finishing last season with a 4-13 record, Washington's new ownership group, led by Josh Harris, decided to fire coach Ron Rivera.
Earlier this month, the Seahawks announced that Super Bowl-winning head coach Pete Carroll had “evolved” into a new position with the franchise. Former Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn reportedly interviewed for the position. It remains to be seen whether Seattle or Washington will emerge as Belichick's suitor.
