The fate of Bill Belichick with the Patriots “is still undecided and may hinge on the season’s final stretch,” despite rumors that the seasoned coach is expected to step down after 23 years in charge.
It has been reported that Bill Belichick’s future with the New England Patriots is still up in the air and could depend on how they perform in the final stretch of the season.
Though Belichick’s departure from New England at the end of the season is expected by most in the league, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Patriots owner Robert Kraft has not yet made up his mind regarding the legendary head coach’s employment status.
Due to their 3-10 record and subpar on-field performances, the Patriots have already been ruled out of the playoffs; however, it was mentioned that a run of victories in the final weeks could be sufficient to keep Belichick in the area and persuade Kraft that the team is headed in the right direction.
This week, New England will play the Kansas City Chiefs before playing the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, and New York Jets to wrap up the season.
The future of Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is still up in the air.
Belichick is regarded as the front-runner to take Brandon Staley’s place on the Los Angeles Chargers.
Josh Harris, the owner of the Washington Commanders, is also expected to ask about trading for Belichick.
Belichick has emerged as the front-runner to succeed fired Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, who was let go this week following a crushing defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders.
After rumors circulated that Josh Harris, the new owner of the Commanders, was anticipated to ask about trading for Belichick, the 71-year-old coach has also been connected to a move to Washington the following season.
At the end of the season, Ron Rivera, the head coach of Washington, is expected to be fired.
If Belichick and the Patriots part ways, there are likely other teams he could choose to work for, as the Raiders and Carolina Panthers have both fired head coaches this season in addition to the Chargers and Commanders.
According to a recent report, seven to ten coaching changes are anticipated this offseason.