Bill Belichick has expressed his desire to return to coaching in the NFL in 2025. Despite leaving the New England Patriots earlier this year, he has not found a new coaching position yet. Several teams passed on hiring him, with the Atlanta Falcons being the only team to interview him.
One reason for the lack of interest in Belichick may be his track record in the past two seasons, where the Patriots had a 12-22 record. Colin Cowherd from FOX Sports mentioned that Belichick’s drafting in recent years has been subpar, which could be a deterrent for potential teams looking to hire him.
Cowherd has narrowed down Belichick’s potential landing spots to three teams – Philadelphia, Dallas, and Buffalo. He mentioned that Belichick prefers to stay on the East Coast and is looking for stability in the quarterback position, which was a downfall for him in New England post-Tom Brady.
While the Eagles and Cowboys were rumored to be interested in Belichick in the past, Cowherd believes that Buffalo could be the ideal destination for the veteran coach. Despite Sean McDermott being a good coach, Cowherd thinks that there might be a sense of pressure on him to achieve higher standards, especially with the Bills’ recent playoff exits.
If Belichick were to join the Bills, he would be taking over a team that has been close to reaching the Super Bowl but has fallen short in recent years. Additionally, there might be some personal motivation for Belichick to face the Patriots twice a year and prove himself against his former team.
In recent years, the Bills have struggled to make it back to the AFC Championship game after their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020. Despite having a strong offense led by Josh Allen, the team has faced challenges in key moments, such as their loss to the Chiefs in the playoffs last season.
Overall, if Belichick ends up coaching the Bills in 2025, it could bring a new dynamic to the team and potentially elevate them to the next level. The addition of a seasoned coach like Belichick could be what the Bills need to finally make a deep playoff run and compete for a Super Bowl title.