Bill Belichick is reportedly eyeing the 2024 NFL season, hoping for a lackluster performance from at least one team in the NFC East.
An ESPN article published on Wednesday suggests that Belichick is still keen on coaching in the NFL next season. He is said to have expressed interest in head coaching opportunities with three iconic franchises: the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Philadelphia Eagles.
Belichick’s ties to the Giants are particularly deep, having served as a defensive assistant there from 1979 to 1990, primarily under head coach Bill Parcells. During his tenure, he earned a reputation as one of football’s premier defensive minds and helped the team secure two Super Bowl victories.
While the Giants qualified for the playoffs in Brian Daboll’s debut season two years ago, their performance dipped to a 6-11 record last year. Another disappointing season could potentially put Daboll’s job in jeopardy.
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Meanwhile, the Cowboys, who were eliminated early in the playoffs by the Green Bay Packers, have long been speculated as a potential destination for Belichick. Although Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has spoken highly of Belichick, the team chose to retain Mike McCarthy, who is now in the last year of his contract. Any further playoff disappointments could lead to changes.
The Philadelphia Eagles, who continued with Nick Sirianni as their coach, were also considered as possible suitors. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and general manager Howie Roseman are known admirers of Belichick.
The report also touches on Robert Kraft’s alleged influence in Belichick not securing the head coaching job with the Atlanta Falcons, adding another layer of intrigue as the next coaching cycle approaches. It seems Belichick remains a significant figure in NFL coaching circles, poised to make his move.
