Six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick may potentially be in line for a surprising new gig after being passed over for the Atlanta Falcons’ head coaching job .
NFL Network ‘s Ian Rapoport said Belichick, 71, who was let go by the New England Patriots after 24 seasons earlier this month, could take a television position during the 2024 NFL season while he waits on more coaching gigs to open next offseason.
“He can sit out the year, potentially become maybe the most coveted coach next year,” Rapoport said via . “… Could be a consultant for a team, certainly a possibility as well. I wouldn’t be surprised if he joined us right here. Well not right here but right here in the TV world. Already won an Emmy [for his work on the NFL Network ‘s ‘100 All-Time Team series’]. Wouldn’t put it past him to try for another.”
Last week, ESPN ‘s Dan Graziano reported that the Belichick was seen as a “short-term play,” which raised concern for some within the Falcons’ organization, specifically those who feared his extensive overhauling would once again need to be repeated after his eventual departure in the near future. Belichick was reported to have interviewed twice for the Falcons’ head coaching job, which eventually went to Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris on Thursday.