Many teams, including the New England Patriots, will hire Bill Belichick as their head coach. But of course, Belichick is more than just a coach. To borrow a phrase from the greatest TV show of all time, “It’s a (sparkly) planet.
A week ago, it looked like Belichick would land with the Falcons. But his move to Atlanta “lost steam” and the Falcons scheduled interviews with other high-profile candidates, including Mike Vrabel. Meanwhile, with NFL coaching vacancies on the rise, you might wonder if Belichick will be coaching in 2024.
After all, he will be 72 years old.So what happens? Why are teams so reluctant to hire the best coach in football history? According to multiple reports, franchises like the Falcons are wary of giving too much power to Belichick, who can fire and change coaches and front offices at will.
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer went into detail about this in an article published Wednesday.”I remember asking in the fall what the market would be for Belichick, and the answer was resounding: Even at 71, (he) will be the market for the greatest coach of all time.” “April ’72,” Brère wrote. “But there’s a caveat to most shots: Teams want to coach Belichick, but if it takes more than that to lure him, there could be trouble.
what do you think? Please leave a comment. “After the Patriots showed up after Tom Brady, will another team give him roster control? Will the ownership group hand over the keys to the coach and promise to stay off the road? “This is a question that can change market conditions.”There’s still time for Belichick to find a job, even if it’s not in Atlanta.
At least one report suggests that franchises that don’t currently have coaching vacancies are interested in recruiting Belichick.But the clock is ticking. At this point, it appears that there is a real possibility that Belichick will spend the 2024 season in the NFL.
