Bill Belichick went into this head-coaching cycle as undeniably the biggest name and most accomplished coach on the market. But it’s becoming increasingly possible that the 2024 will come and go without Belichick coaching any team.
On Thursday, the Atlanta Falcons made the decision to hire Rams defensive coordinator (and former Falcons interim coach) Raheem Morris as their next head coach to replace Arthur Smith. This, of course, came after Belichick interviewed twice with the Falcons. No other team made a serious run at the future Hall of Fame coach.
While it’s likely that Belichick himself passed on the Falcons given an odd dynamic with team CEO Rich McKay, it still means that Belichick could go the coaching cycle without getting hired at all.
The #Falcons were the only team to interview legendary coach Bill Belichick, and there are no known scheduled interviews. Potentially, Belichick could sit out the year and await an opportunity in 2025.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 25, 2024
That had fans making jokes about what Belichick’s 2024 could look like. The NFL won’t be the same without him.
This was how Twitter reacted
Bill Belichick, get ready to learn how to read the gambling podcast ad disclaimer buddy.
— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) January 25, 2024
If Bill Belichick wants to be an HC next year and there isn’t an NFL spot for him, there are 3 D1 teams that currently have an open role. All 3 are reigning conference champs. pic.twitter.com/sW5fxmAHpu
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) January 25, 2024
If Belichick isn't going to coach this year, a network needs to give him at least an hour per week to talk about anything he wants. At his core, he's the biggest fan of the game. One of my all-time favorite clips: pic.twitter.com/BqoGEN8elm
— NFL Fashion Advice (@fashion_nfl) January 25, 2024
Bill Belichick getting the call that the Falcons are going with Raheem Morrispic.twitter.com/Rh1vVB310a
— Breyon (@bre_88) January 25, 2024
Belichick walking into Buffalo Wild Wings next season at 1 to watch the games pic.twitter.com/Xfuia0VsOP
— Travis Hancock (@TBoneWFNZ) January 25, 2024
Bill Belichick blew a hell of a lead with this one
— Jeanna Kelley (@jeannathomas) January 25, 2024
Bill Belichick leaving Cancun to fill the Eagles or Cowboys job in 2025 pic.twitter.com/yVAPLNdF0M
— NBA Slime (@TerryFranconia) January 25, 2024
Bill Belichick is going to get hired in an advisory role as an overseer in case McCarthy fails. https://t.co/T836rY0x3A pic.twitter.com/LdwY3j4quJ
— ✭ Your_Guy_Nix ✭ (@Your_Guy_Nix) January 25, 2024
Rich McKay to Bill Belichick… #Falcons pic.twitter.com/kIdGCdbkjk
— Sam Franco (@samjfranco) January 25, 2024
