Here’s more on why teams like the Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders hired former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick this winter.
NFL insider Jeff Howe of The Athletic wrote in a lengthy article published Friday that “multiple league sources” said Belichick “has misused the Patriots’ quarterback situation in recent years, his desire to have complete control over football operations and his growing coaching concerns. “I’m worried about that,” he said. “The ability to deal with this generation of players” is the “main reason” the 71-year-old will be out of a job until the first weekend in February.
At quarterback, people around the league don’t understand how Belichick allowed Tom Brady to leave in free agency, but the lack of a succession plan is just as confusing,” Howe continued, adding, “Belichick will work with Cam Newton in 2020 to to determine budget direction and drafted Mac Jones in the first round in 2021, but failed to develop him to a measurable level.It was recently reported that Belichick “never thought Brady would leave the Patriots after the 2019 season.” Brady eventually signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in March 2020 and won the Super Bowl with the club in February, while Belichick missed the playoffs three times in four years without TB12 before Patriots owner Robert Kraft, to decide that a change is needed.Tom Brady Sr.
Earlier this week, Kraft said he now believes Brady’s release was a “mistake.”Of course, there are other reasons why Belichick won’t find a coaching job this offseason, unless he gets a call from Kansas City executives later this month. “Sources close to Belichick cited his frosty relationship with Falcons president Rich McKay as the main reason the two sides were deciding whether they could work together,” Howe wrote. The Suns eventually hired Raheem Morris to replace Belichick.
Howe also said some teams are “concerned that Belichick will rethink the management structure and the command structure.” It’s interesting to hear Belichick say he’ll be ready to relinquish control of the personnel after Week 18 of this season and make a decision whether to stay in New England or join another team.
The Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants were reported to have targeted Belichick in January, but Howe’s story suggests NFL insiders believe the six-time Super Bowl champion coach is no longer a good fit. team. modern competition.
