Bill Belichick, the legendary coach behind the New England Patriots’ dynasty, seems to be taking an unexpected hiatus from the NFL in 2024. This surprising turn of events follows his departure from the Patriots, where he achieved unparalleled success.
Despite his illustrious coaching career, Belichick’s absence from the NFL’s current coaching carousel is raising eyebrows. Amid the frenzy of head coaching changes in the league, Belichick has only entertained two interviews, both with the same team—the Atlanta Falcons, who ultimately opted for another candidate.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey couldn’t resist taking a shot at Belichick’s situation, implying that the lack of interest in him was a telling sign regarding his legacy as the “greatest coach of all time.” Humphrey remarked, “The ‘greatest coach of all time’ did not get hired out of six Head Coaching jobs open. I think that debate can be put to rest now.”
The “ greatest coach of All time” did not get hired out of 6 Head Coaching jobs open . I think that debate can be put to rest now.
— marlonhumphrey.eth (@marlon_humphrey) February 1, 2024
For two decades, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady formed an iconic NFL partnership. They amassed a regular-season record of 219 wins to 64 losses, an impressive 21-8 postseason record, and an exceptional 6-3 Super Bowl tally together. However, their partnership eventually fractured, leading to Brady’s move to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he secured a Super Bowl victory in 2021.
Since Brady’s departure, the Patriots have struggled to regain their former glory, experiencing just one successful season.
Now, as Belichick finds himself on the NFL coaching market for the first time in over 20 years, it appears that the six-time Super Bowl champion might remain without a coaching role next season. Even if he decides to return at the age of 72, there’s no guarantee that NFL teams will be eager to bring on a coach of his age.