NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky has seemingly heard rumblings that New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick already has his next job lined up for next season, and it isn’t with the Patriots.
When appearing on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Orlovsky wouldn’t go into specifics, but he did indicate that he heard speculation that Belichick and the Patriots were parting ways after the season.
It’s been a rough go for the Patriots in 2023. The team currently sits with a 2-8 record and is projected to land the third pick in the 2024 NFL draft right now. It’s an ideal spot for a Patriots team that needs several pieces on offense in order to contend in the AFC.
Belichick has already achieved the milestone of his 300th victory this season. Now, another team may be in the market for his services. The Athletic’s Diana Russini reported this last weekend, and Orlovsky elaborated on the theory.
“I have heard that’s going to be the case, and it’s kind of, who knows the likelihood of it? But I’ve heard that’s going to happen. And I’ve heard the location is kind of already determined, as well,” said Orlovsky. “I’m not giving [names] — I just have heard that. …It’s people who know what they’re talking about.”
This would certainly be a change for both New England and Belichick alike.
One has to wonder if a new voice in charge would benefit the organization. Orlovsky’s words are a bit of a tease at the moment. With that being said, there has been enough smoke around these rumors to at least entertain them.
