According to Bill Belichick, the Chiefs have lost Dan Quinn.
Washington’s interest in Belichick may be last minute.
The Washington Chiefs seemed interested in Bill Belichick before the organization ultimately passed on future Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Quinn.As first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Chiefs decided on Thursday to hire the former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator as their next head coach. Dianna Russini of The Athletic revealed about 90 minutes later that Belichick was “considering the position.” Washington has spoken with Belichick and he “has the support of some decision makers,” Russini said. But in the end, the commanders decided to go ahead with Quinn. Russini’s report was the first to show that commanders were interested.Russini’s report was the first to show that commanders were interested.
The Chiefs reported Sunday that Washington did not interview Belichick. The controversy raises questions about whether Washington’s interest in Belichick was a last-minute move. Especially after presumptive nominee Ben Johnson recused himself on Tuesday. FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacciano reported Wednesday that Commanders owner Josh Harris is unlikely to go with Belichick because of his age (71) and desire to work under general manager Adam Peters, who oversees the personnel.
In mid-January, Ben Standig of The Athletic reported that Washington was not expected to hire the longtime coach of the New England Patriots. Washington has offered its final coaching vacancy of the season. That means, unless something unexpected happens elsewhere in the NFL, Belichick won’t be playing for the start of the 2024 season.
