Bill Belichick: Patriots 'Weren't Heartbroken' Steelers Stole Broderick Jones From Jets
The Patriots traded up in the 2023 NFL Draft to acquire more draft capital and were confident they could still get Christian Gonzales, not to sabotage the Jets. [ more ]
Takeaways: ESPN report details failed Bill Belichick job hunt, 'bad blood' with Robert Kraft
Belichick was confident about securing the Atlanta Falcons head coaching position, but the team eventually chose another candidate. The Patriots coach's impressive resume did not guarantee him the job. [ more ]
Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski react to Bill Belichick's uncertain future
Teams have decided against hiring Bill Belichick as an NFL head coach for the 2024 season despite his impressive resume.
Former Patriots Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski believe that teams may regret not hiring Belichick due to his wealth of knowledge and experience. [ more ]
Dolphins' Mike McDaniel praised Bill Belichick, joked about 'mourning' his departure from the Patriots
Mike McDaniel admires Bill Belichick and respects his coaching abilities, expressing how strange it feels to not have Belichick in the AFC East.
McDaniel humorously downplays his grief over Belichick leaving the AFC East, despite acknowledging Belichick's unparalleled defensive strategies. [ more ]
Berj Najarian set to join Boston College staff after 24 seasons with Patriots, per report
Berj Najarian moves from New England Patriots to Boston College as chief of staff under Bill O'Brien.
Najarian has been with the Patriots since 2000 in various roles, including overseeing day-to-day operations and serving as a point person for Bill Belichick. [ more ]
Thomas Dimitroff's take on why the Falcons didn't hire Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick was in talks to become the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons but the team ultimately went in a different direction.
A former Atlanta executive suggests that there may have been internal pushback from an inner group within the organization who wanted to maintain control. [ more ]
Falcons reportedly pass on Bill Belichick as list of suitors dries up
Bill Belichick's potential job prospects in the NFL coaching market are uncertain
The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly passed on hiring Belichick and are considering Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their next head coach [ more ]
Rex Ryan floats AFC East landing spot for Bill Belichick
Former Bills coach Rex Ryan suggested that the Buffalo Bills should pursue Bill Belichick as their next head coach.
Both head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane are under contract through 2027, indicating that a coaching change is unlikely at this time. [ more ]