Bill Belichick’s next NFL coaching chapter could potentially keep him on the East Coast.
The Commanders and Falcons are expected to be discussed as the “most likely Belichick landing spots,” according to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, as speculation swirls about what’s next for the eight-time Super Bowl winner following his departure from the Patriots on Thursday.
Belichick, who spent 24 seasons in New England, where he won six Super Bowl titles, was linked to the Falcons in a separate ESPN report that noted: “He will want to continue coaching and is expected to draw interest from at least some of the other seven NFL teams that have head-coaching vacancies, quite possibly the Atlanta Falcons.”
The Falcons fired head coach Arthur Smith early Monday following three losing seasons.
Ron Rivera was dismissed by the Commanders on Monday after four years in Washington.
There has been much speculation about Belichick’s future in New England beyond the 2023 season.
In the wake of a disappointing 4-13 campaign, in which the Patriots missed the postseason for the third time in four years, Belichick and team owner Robert Kraft opted to part ways.
The discussions from both parties reportedly were amicable, with sources telling ESPN, “There was said to be no conflict, no disagreement,” and how the “productive talks resulted in a mutual decision that left both sides comfortable and at ease.”
Belichick, 71, leaves New England with an overall record of 266-121.
As for whom Kraft could potentially turn to next, Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, former Titans coach Mike Vrabel and Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores — all of whom have ties to the organization — likely will be among the names tipped as potential Belichick successors, according to ESPN.
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