Bill Belichick Out As Patriots Head Coach After 24 Seasons

The Bill Belichick period in New England is over.

The top coach and the Patriots agreed to half methods with each other after 24 seasons on Thursday, this in line with a number of experiences.

New England has not but confirmed the information … although it did announce Belichick and proprietor Robert Kraft will maintain a press convention later Thursday afternoon, presumably to speak all in regards to the determination.

Belichick first joined Kraft’s Patriots within the 2000 season … and it did not take lengthy for him to construct one of many biggest dynasties in sports activities historical past.

In 2001, he received his first Tremendous Bowl with the staff. He repeated the feat twice extra in 2003 and 2004. He later received three extra rings with the org. too.

Virtually all of his success got here with Tom Brady underneath heart — although when the perfect quarterback of all-time bolted for Tampa Bay, Belichick’s groups suffered.

In his first 12 months with out Tom in 2020, Belichick went 7-9. Within the ensuing three years, his groups have been simply 22-29 (together with a 4-13 file this season).

Belichick went 266-121 general in his New England profession … and he leaves Foxborough simply 14 wins away from tying Don Shula‘s all-time mark of 347 wins by a head coach.

No phrase but the place both facet will go from right here. Reportedly, assistant coach Jerod Mayo — a former star with the Patriots — is a number one candidate for the job … although ex-New England linebacker and former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel will little doubt get an extended search for the gig as nicely.

As for Belichick, it is unclear whether or not he’ll retire or coach some place else … although many have speculated a spot just like the Los Angeles Chargers may very well be an excellent match for him.