Patriots Already Winning Belichick Breakup?

With just two coaching vacancies left in the NFL, time is running out on former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick to find a job.

After weeks of reports that former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick would become one of the hottest coaching free agents of the offseason, it seems time is running out for him to be on an NFL sideline in 2024. 

In the immediate aftermath, and even in the lead-up to his parting of ways with the Patriots, numerous insiders listed multiple teams as possible destinations for the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach. The Los Angeles Chargers, Atlanta Falcons, and even the Dallas Cowboys were all considered possible suitors. 

Two of those teams never showed interest in Belichick, as the Chargers never formally interviewed him before hiring Jim Harbaugh. At the same time, the Cowboys decided to give current coach Mike McCarthy another season after a third consecutive 12-win season that ended with an early playoff exit. 

Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick (left) and his successor Jerod Mayo (right).  / Clutchpoints

However, the Falcons did appear to be the team that was genuinely interested in Belichick. Atlanta completed two interviews with the future Hall of Famer off the backs of reports that stated they were set to take a "big swing" at landing him as their replacement for Arthur Smith.

Yet, that "big swing" turned out to be nothing for Belichick, as the Falcons instead hired Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris after rumors of a disagreement in their front office helped spurn the same coach who denied them their first Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LI.

Is Belichick's Bare Cupboard Setting Up Patriots' Mayo for Failure?

Meanwhile, the Patriots have already hit the ground running with Jerod Mayo as their new coach. Since being hired, Mayo immediately went to work trying to build his coaching staff, with his first official hire set to be the promotion of defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator, per Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer.

With the Falcons and Chargers having found their next coaches, just two coaching openings remain with the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, which means time is running out on Belichick to find his next home. 

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