The NFL world saw the sudden uprise of the New England Patriots to clinch six Super Bowls under Bill Belichick’s guidance, and surprisingly, under his guidance, the team saw one of their worst stats this season. The coach started the season with a vow to surpass Don Shula; little did he know it would, in return, snatch his long-time job.
While Belichick is now under pressure regarding his future in the league, NFL legend Tom Brady’s father blamed the coach himself for his downfall.
Tom Brady Sr. shares candid thoughts on Bill Belichick
While Tom Brady described Bill Belichick as the “best coach” in the NFL, his father has slightly different thoughts on the former Patriots coach that he expressed in his recent chat with the Boston Globe’s Christopher Gasper.
Though he acknowledged Belichick as a “great coach,” he pointed out his lack of interpersonal skills and his coaching style, which is reminiscent of a military system.
“Bill is tough. He runs a military system. It’s a different generation. Bill is a great, great, great coach. But his interpersonal skills are horrible. That’s the bottom line.”
Recent headlines highlighted a controversial move by the 71-year-old head coach involving their starting quarterback, Mac Jones. Following Jones being benched for Bailey Zappe, reports suggested a breakdown in communication between the former head coach and Jones. The quarterback later hinted at a less player-focused environment within the Patriots franchise compared to the New York Jets.
In his take, Brady’s father did not shy away from addressing what he sees as an “ego” problem with Belichick, suggesting that it may have impacted the team dynamics during the season.
“Ego sometimes gets in the way of things. I think it did with Bill. Now, he’s in a situation where he’s gotten crucified for the last few years by everybody and a lot of luster has come off his rose.”
Despite Belichick’s illustrious career with the Patriots, marked by numerous division titles and AFC Championship Game appearances, the 2023 season ended on a disappointing note with a 4-13 record, marking a significant departure from the team’s historic success under his leadership.
Bill Belichick’s coaching future uncertain following Patriot’s sack
Despite his illustrious coaching career, it seems that Bill Belichick’s options for a new coaching position are dwindling. After losing his job to Jerod Mayo, many speculated that numerous teams would vie for the services of the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach. However, this did not materialize as expected.
The Atlanta Falcons showed genuine interest in hiring Belichick and conducted two interviews with him. Despite this, they ultimately chose Raheem Morris as their new head coach, and Belichick was left without an offer.
With only two head coaching vacancies remaining in the NFL—those of the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Commanders—Belichick’s prospects appeared limited after Morris’ appointment. Surprisingly, there has been no indication that either of these teams actively pursued Belichick for interviews.
The situation worsened for Belichick when the Seattle Seahawks announced the appointment of Mike Macdonald, the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, as their new head coach.
This development further narrowed Belichick’s prospects, leaving the Washington Commanders as the only team with an open position. The Commanders, however, have not shown any public indication of actively pursuing Belichick for interviews.
Among the head coach-firing teams, seven teams already filled their head coaches, and the only one left was seemingly uninterested. Hence, the recent developments paint a picture where Bill Belichick might not find a new coaching home in the upcoming NFL season.
