Forward by Mona Lisa Vito.Underneath the Hood by Bill Belichick.
I would love if he did a series of coaching instructionals with NFL Films, like "Red on Roundball". Teaching basic techniques, terminologies, how to break down film etc.Yeah, any book BB writes will be a coaching/film treatise. He doesn't strike me as a tell-all guy
So, the whole "BB wants total power" thing. I get it, because that's how he's rolled, but we also heard that in NE certain areas were smaller compared to most NFL organizations and need to be built up--analytics, scouting, staff--because BB liked things a certain way. I can't imagine that, even if he has total control, he's going to tear down already established departments in Atlanta (or wherever).So you’re Blank or whoever and you’re facing a scenario where you’ve got a cantankerous ahole coming in without Tom Brady that wants total power and $25m+ per year and won’t likely last more than 3/4 seasons.
This would sell 10 million copies.Forward by Mona Lisa Vito.
I think from what we're hearing Bill has not asked for total control anywhere. What I think he has asked for is that he will have significant say, and that he deals with the owner. In ATL most local people are saying that the holdup in hiring Bill is the same one that lead to a wideranging search last time ending on an inexperienced Arthur Smith.... Rich McKay doesn't want to give up the power in football matter that he clawed back when DiMitroff left, and Blank hasn't been willing to fire his old friend. I'd honestly be a bit surprised if any of the strong vet coaches (Bill, Vrabel, Harbaugh before he signed in LAC) end up there. Nobody want to report to a GM who then reports to a hack who then filters your words to the owner, then filters the owner's words back. First time coaches will do it because.... jobs a job and when you fail you can go back to being a coordinator or college for a bit then get another one.Plus there’s the money factor. It’s not like he’s coming in at anything other than top dollar.
So you’re Blank or whoever and you’re facing a scenario where you’ve got a cantankerous ahole coming in without Tom Brady that wants total power and $25m+ per year and won’t likely last more than 3/4 seasons.
I could see how some owners may not want any part of that. I think he makes way more sense for a Dallas or a Philly than an Atlanta. I’d probably do studio for a year then see what happens.
Have you been following college football in the past couple of years? (I jest.) Between the transfer portal and NIL, I don't think Pete would have a "good time" returning to the college game. 3 of 4 CFB playoff coaches are no longer at their schools. The game is mayhem right now.I did acknowledge that. Pete doesn't have the GOAT status of Bill, but you're right. I'm not saying age isn't a factor.
Carolina could do a lot worse than Pete. I wonder if they'd consider it. Or maybe he just needs to go to college and have a good time for his last few working years.
Did you mistype "Hoodie" on purpose?Underneath the Hood by Bill Belichick.
I'm not in the weeds enough to know but I would think the NIL stuff is easier to manage than whatever the hell Pete was up to at USC in the early 2000s. At least things are (or can be) out in the open.Have you been following college football in the past couple of years? (I jest.) Between the transfer portal and NIL, I don't think Pete would have a "good time" returning to the college game. 3 of 4 CFB playoff coaches are no longer at their schools. The game is mayhem right now.
That's the problem. It's the combination of out in the open AND under the hood AND the yearly threat of the transfer portal. Some players are preferring to take the risk that their talent + private coaching/training will offset what they lose in consistent practice and game experience towards the goal of making it to the NFL. And the NFL is always youth-hungry, so I don't think they particularly care if the NCAA falls apart. One fewer ratings threat.I'm not in the weeds enough to know but I would think the NIL stuff is easier to manage than whatever the hell Pete was up to at USC in the early 2000s. At least things are (or can be) out in the open.
So as I noted... why do people assume he has had no interest? Now DAL (and PHI?) decided not to fire their playoff coaches, but WAS/CAR/LAC etc.... we have no idea if they reached out to and were told he wasn't interested. I don't think there is any reason to assume Bill isn't going to be pretty particular about who he interviews with (much like Harbaugh only took 2 interviews). I would guess Bill has a short list of places he would go based on football and personal considerations.I am kind of shocked that BB has had no interest from teams besides Atlanta. I would interview him just to pick his brain about my team. Is he just seen as a 3 year and done guy? Or teams are afraid that he has had a dreadful offense for two years?
https://www.clnsmedia.com/patriots-offseason-tracker-timeline-of-the-jerod-mayo-era/One week after a second interview made Bill Belichick seem like a lock to be the Falcons’ next head coach, ESPN‘s Adam Schefter reports he is no longer the favorite and that the team’s search is “wide open.”
I think BB has no interest. Florio was speculating it weeks ago that he wouldn't want to be there (also noted Harbaugh and maybe Vrabel as well at the end of the segment) based on their setup.. they have a bunch of minority owners who unlike most franchises seem to have their hands in stuff, they have all these advisors, a GM, it's sneakily a bit of a mess there in terms of.... "who is in charge?"The Commies' hiring committee winding up deciding on BB after all this other smoke would be hilarious.
They have paths to a QB, but little chance it would be a disaster because the O-line is excellent for a non-playoff team, they won 7 games last year and they have talent.https://www.clnsmedia.com/patriots-offseason-tracker-timeline-of-the-jerod-mayo-era/
I get why ATL might not want Bill because I'm sure they would like a long term solution, instead of re-doing this search in 3 years again. Which is why I favored a ready made team like Dallas or Philly with a QB (assuming they were open) for Bill because I thought it worked well for both sides.
I still don't get the appeal to Atlanta by Bill because without a QB it could a dumpster fire like the Pats last season - and he would be blamed for it, further damaging his reputation. I'm not sold on 37 year old Cousins coming off an Achilles in a new system like some people.
I don't know how much interest he has had but I think the trepidation is almost entirely due to the idea that he wants full control of whatever team he goes to.I am kind of shocked that BB has had no interest from teams besides Atlanta. I would interview him just to pick his brain about my team. Is he just seen as a 3 year and done guy? Or teams are afraid that he has had a dreadful offense for two years?
There’s no evidence he wants full control. In fact, there are reports that imply the opposite.I don't know how much interest he has had but I think the trepidation is almost entirely due to the idea that he wants full control of whatever team he goes to.
Full control then raises the issue that he seemingly can't pick offensive players for his life...and then he is also 72 years old.
It's a lot of upheaval for any franchise
Where are these reports? I honestly haven't seen word one about Belichick since he's been on the market other than that he interviewed with Atlanta and Rich McKay may be a stumbling block for him being offered and accepting that jobThere’s no evidence he wants full control. In fact, there are reports that imply the opposite.
Bill said himself here that full control was not a requirement to keeping this job. I know that some are speculating that was a negotiating stance, but Bill has never said publicly that full control is a requirement for his new job, nor has anyone credibly reported that as a bone of contention. Not wanting to report to McKay doesn't equal "must have full control". It just means that he doesn't want to be set up for failure. He could very well accept a result where both he and the GM report to the owner, but it needs to be a guy who isn't an idiot.Where are these reports? I honestly haven't seen word one about Belichick since he's been on the market other than that he interviewed with Atlanta and Rich McKay may be a stumbling block for him being offered and accepting that job
The reality is there is no evidence in either direction. The only evidence relates to him potentially staying in NE.Bill said himself here that full control was not a requirement to keeping this job. I know that some are speculating that was a negotiating stance, but Bill has never said publicly that full control is a requirement for his new job, nor has anyone credibly reported that as a bone of contention. Not wanting to report to McKay doesn't equal "must have full control". It just means that he doesn't want to be set up for failure. He could very well accept a result where both he and the GM report to the owner, but it needs to be a guy who isn't going to be an idiot.
Agreed.The reality is there is no evidence in either direction. The only evidence relates to him potentially staying in NE.
It feels like BB would be both fantastic at and miserable doing any sort of media appearances. Like I can see him enjoying the work it takes to do breakdowns and present them to an audience. But I can also see him bristling at his segments getting cut and producers looking for bite sized terminology where BB is inclined for more detailed analysis. He doesn't seem to have much patience for suits and from what I understand, media has lots of suits so that dynamic would be fascinating. However as you note, he is very good in front of the camera so maybe he can make it work.I wonder if he is getting offers from networks. He has more football knowledge that just about any networks "analysts" combined and is very good in front of the camera when it is on his terms. An expanded Belichick breakdown segment as part of pre-game would be must watch TV. He obviously isn't going into the booth but you'd think any network would be very interested in having him part of the production.
Maybe teams have looked at what the Patriots roster has become in the last 4 years and said to themselves I don’t want that guy.Is BB passing or are teams? This is weird. Feels like Brady all over again.
You are a broken record. Please stop spamming this forum.Maybe teams have looked at what the Patriots roster has become in the last 4 years and said to themselves I don’t want that guy.
Thank youYou are a broken record. Please stop spamming this forum.
Bill could pretty easily dispel this if he wanted to (or saw the need to). His season-ending comments might have been one attempt at doing so. What surprises me most is that he let his name be bandied about in the media as a candidate (including by the Falcons) without a clear idea he would be the hire. The guy doesn't lack for confidence, but it still has to sting a bit (and awaken some long repressed young coach, job instability trauma) to be passed over, particularly for a guy with very limited experience or success.Could just be bill’s stubbornness that is preventing him from getting a new gig. Talking heads seem to think Bill wants full control of personnel and teams just aren’t willing to do so. If that is the case, I can’t say I blame teams for not wanting to give 72 year old BB full control.
It could be the end for him sadly.
We're fast-approaching a situation where beggars can't be choosers if he wants to coach in 2024-5 (but everything you said is true -- WAS is a high-risk job).I think BB has no interest. Florio was speculating it weeks ago that he wouldn't want to be there (also noted Harbaugh and maybe Vrabel as well at the end of the segment) based on their setup.. they have a bunch of minority owners who unlike most franchises seem to have their hands in stuff, they have all these advisors, a GM, it's sneakily a bit of a mess there in terms of.... "who is in charge?"
Maybe he doesn'tWe're fast-approaching a situation where beggars can't be choosers if he wants to coach in 2024-5.
He could be a studio commentator in the meantime.At this point, Bill should take time off. Wait for someone to be fired mid-season.
I don't see Bill as the kind of guy who wants to come in midseason. I also don't think it's the worst thing for him to take a year off, recharge and work on his relationships around the league for when the next gig comes open in 2025. Giants job might be open, Dallas, Philly, Buffalo or others.At this point, Bill should take time off. Wait for someone to be fired mid-season.
AKA, The Doc Rivers Plan.At this point, Bill should take time off. Wait for someone to be fired mid-season.
it’s also the reason he’s gone from NE. I was a BB over Brady guy and I was wrong. What NFL owner really wants to deal with Bill?This is a bummer.
Hopefully something works out. He needs to beat Shula.
This doesn’t happen in the NFL. Teams who fire coaches mid season don’t hire guys off the street like they do in the NBA or NHL. They go interim off their own current staff.AKA, The Doc Rivers Plan.
Eh. With how low quality coaches are - I'd say he'd be an upgrade for a number of teams. He had one very bad year. He almost made the playoffs with the corpse of Cam Newton. He made the playoffs with 10 wins with Mac Jones as a rookie. Then as Mac slid, so to did the Patriots.it’s also the reason he’s gone from NE. I was a BB over Brady guy and I was wrong. What NFL owner really wants to deal with Bill?