The idea that Belichick would be willing to accept a demotion after serving in roles as both the Patriots head coach and general manager for so many years and to such unprecedented success strains credulity. However, if he wants to remain in the game, that might be what’s necessary — at least for a season or two.
Super Bowl Head Coach Floated as Packers Next Defensive Coordinator
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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur.
The Green Bay Packers are in the market for a defensive coordinator, and one of the greatest defensive minds in NFL history is looking for a job.
Bill Belichick is testing the market after 24 years and six Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots. He interviewed twice with the Atlanta Falcons for that organization’s open head coaching position. However, the Falcons announced the hiring of former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris on Thursday, January 25.
The Falcons were the most likely landing spot for the legendary coach and with just two openings yet to be filled, there is a chance the NFL at large will pass Belichick over during this cycle. Kyle Malzhan of WFRV Local 5 in Green Bay floated the idea of Packers head coach Matt LaFleur taking a run at Belichick for the team’s open DC position if that does, indeed, prove the case.
