Five Way-Too-Early Landing Spots For Bill Belichick After 2024 NFL Season
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones fueled Dallas as a landing spot
Bill Belichick has stood on the sidelines as a head coach or assistant in the National Football League for the last five decades. But there’s reason to believe Belichick’s streak might be broken when the 2024-25 NFL campaign kicks off in September.
Belichick did not land any of the head coaching jobs that were available this offseason. The Washington Commanders reportedly filled the eighth and final vacancy Thursday by hiring former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. Belichick reportedly spoke with those in Washington and Atlanta about their respective openings.
Should Belichick start the season on the sideline, it’s likely he won’t be too far away. The future Hall of Famer already has been mentioned as a potential NFL analyst, and Belichick landing an adviser gig feels like a possibility, too.
We’re still not of the belief the 2023 campaign will be Belichick’s last as a head coach, though. He indicated he would like to keep coaching during his farewell press conference at Gillette Stadium, and he’s only 15 wins away from the all-time wins record.
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With that, here are five way-too-early landing spots following the 2024-25 campaign:
Dallas Cowboys
Obvious, right? The Cowboys opted not to move on from head coach Mike McCarthy this offseason, but also haven’t given McCarthy a contract extension. McCarthy is entering the final year of his deal. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn’t exactly hiding his feelings about Belichick either. Jones told Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein: “I know him personally, and I like him. There’s no doubt in my mind we could work together. None. None.”
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles reportedly were “very interested” in Belichick this offseason, but ultimately patched things up with head coach Nick Sirianni. Sirianni, much like McCarthy, was questionable to return after the conclusion to Philadelphia’s once promising campaign. However, it was reported Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie isn’t a fan of Belichick.
New York Giants
Another NFC East team?! Brian Daboll will be entering his third season in New York, and while Daboll was named 2022 Coach of the Year, the Giants haven’t had much success on his watch. Daboll and the G-Men will have a different coaching staff in 2024. That could be good news for Daboll, or it could serve as his last chance to right the ship. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio recently wrote it’s long been believed Belichick would love to go back to New York, where he won two Super Bowls as defensive coordinator.
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott has not been able to get the Josh Allen-led group over the hump. Sure, they’ve won the last four AFC East titles. But if McDermott and the Bills get healthy and still fail to put together a postseason run next season, it’s fair to think ownership could make the change.
Chicago Bears
Like some others on this list, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is on shaky ground in Chicago. The Bears have the top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and USC quarterback Caleb Williams is a massive favorite to be selected. A successful rookie season for Williams might help Eberflus keep the job. But if Williams craters, it feels like the Bears could bring in someone new.
