It only took a few minutes for Bill Belichick's name to be floated in head coaching rumors with other teams as reports emerged of his impending departure from the New England Patriots.
The Belichick dynasty in Foxborough will reportedly come to an end after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl championships. However, his next steps appear to be wide open and retirement does not appear to be an option on the table for now.
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Bill Belichick, coach of the New England Patriots, answers questions from reporters. (Uwe Anspach/Picture Alliance via Getty Images)
There has been at least one team that has been interested in signing Belichick “for weeks,” according to The Athletic: the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons fired Arthur Smith after the team's Week 18 loss to the New Orleans Saints and are embarking on a head coaching journey once again.
ESPN noted that Falcons team owner Arthur Blank had chased whales in the past, including Joe Gibbs and Bill Parcells, and also failed to land. Now that Belichick will be free to do whatever he wants, the Falcons might, after all, court a legendary coach. That's if Belichick wants to build a young offense with Desmond Ridder at quarterback, Bijan Robinson at running back, a deep receiving corps of Drake London and Mack Hollins along with Kyle Pitts at tight end.
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches the first half at Gillette Stadium on January 7, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
The Falcons have gone 7-10 in each of the last three seasons.
It has also been mentioned that the Washington Commanders, at least during the season, are interested in luring Belichick as well. ESPN reported that Washington would be “discussed” as a possible landing spot along with the Falcons.
The Los Angeles Chargers have also appeared in the rumor mill.
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick before the game. (Federico Gambarini/Picture Alliance via Getty Images)
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Wherever Belichick lands, the team could have Belichick breaking the all-time wins record. He is 302-165 between his time with New England and the Cleveland Browns. He is chasing Don Shula's mark of 328 wins.
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