A recent report from the Boston Globe’s Ben Volin suggests New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick could be ousted, if the team loses on Sunday to the Indianapolis Colts.
The Patriots are coming off back-to-back losses to the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders. A loss in Sunday’s international game against the Colts would drop New England to 2-8 on the season and pretty much guarantee a dumpster fire finish.
Per NESN’s Adam London, Volin wrote:
“Based on my conversations, I don’t think it’s 100% that Belichick finishes out this season. These next two games before the bye are huge, particularly the Germany game, which is practically the team’s Super Bowl for the Krafts. If Belichick loses at home to the Commanders and then to the Colts, and comes home from Germany with a 2-8 record, I think there’s a chance the Krafts could make the move in the bye week and install Jerod Mayo as the interim coach for the final seven games.”
It would be shocking to see owner Robert Kraft drop the hammer on Belichick midseason considering everything he’s done for the franchise. The more likely scenario is ownership riding this one out and giving Belichick the respect of going out on his shield.
But there’s also the reality that the team is on the verge of a historically bad season under Belichick’s watch. Things have gone off a cliff since Tom Brady rode off into the sunset with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and retirement. A complete rebuild is necessary, and the Patriots might no longer want Belichick’s fingerprints on those plans.
Also, if the team really did plan on firing the head coach, it would make sense to do so ahead of the bye week, which comes after Sunday’s game against Indy.
Here’s what people are saying on Twitter regarding Belichick’s potential firing:
If you’re suggesting that Belichick get fired, I hope you get kicked in the nuts.
— JC (@JohnnyCJordan) November 7, 2023
If Bill Belichick gets fired… WHAT DO I DO ABOUT MY PROFILE PICTURE 😳
— Patriot RedZone (@PatriotRedZone) November 7, 2023
I’ll believe Belichick gets fired when I see it. Still don’t believe Kraft actually has it in him to do it.
— Red Sox Fan (@RedSoxFan991) November 7, 2023
It would be kind of wild if Colts beating Patriots gets the goat Bill Belichick fired, we fired Reich after the Pats game last year. I think they should wait until season is over.
— R (@ROLLINRILLOS_) November 7, 2023
Please stop with the nonsense, Bill will never get fired or forced to leave. Plus he sign a contract, Belichick is goated
— Johnny Es (@Johnny_A619) November 7, 2023
Belichick isn't getting fired mid-season that is not happening
— joshua klotzbach (@KlotzbachJoshua) November 7, 2023
Belichick isn’t getting fired. He might lose his GM duties but he’s still going to be the HC.
— DJ (@djnj0919) November 7, 2023
The media asked Belichick if he were coaching for his job this week…omg, what if Bill got fired, and the Saints picked him up pic.twitter.com/yuzZyIhJAT
— Pepé Silvia ⚜️ (@SlayYoung23) November 7, 2023
According to @BostonGlobe Belichick could be fired if the Patriots lose to the Colts. Are you telling me that Gardner Minshew is getting the privilege to fire Belichick? 🤣🤣🤣🤣#NFL #Patriots
— Saddened Patriots Fan. (@Joelrocks4eva) November 7, 2023
If the colts get Belichick fired this weekend it’d be a top 5 moment of my life
— Matt (@mattfireemojii) November 7, 2023
my opinion, for whatever it’s worth.. is that there’s no way Belichick gets fired mid season.. noo way
— Stiz Grimey (@StizGrimey) November 7, 2023
Wanting Bill Belichick to be fired vs not wanting his final game to be a loss to the Colts pic.twitter.com/yVCIrEY75E
— Josh 🦃 (@ThatPatsStan) November 7, 2023
You can’t fire bill belichick, anyone that wants him fired started watching the patriots 5 years ago, he’s a legend to the franchise and to the league, you let him coach until he decides he’s finished, he retires a patriot and then you move on and figure it out
— Ђошло (@IAmDjole) November 7, 2023
It gives me no joy in seeing Belichick get fired in the middle of the season but it’s a move that must be made to secure the future of this once proud franchise.
— Master At Work (@MasterAtWorkinc) November 7, 2023
Bill Belichick won't be fired.
When it's his time to go, it'll be a "We've agreed to part ways" type of ordeal.
— Joe Public (@JoePublicBet) November 7, 2023
Damn, Belichick went from being worth a 1st round pick to being so bad he has to be fired. In less than a week no less. Impressive!
— Nol (@nolanc79) November 7, 2023
Snowballs chance in hell Belichick gets fired midseason. Just dont see it
— El Capitãn (@DomGonzo12) November 7, 2023
I wouldn’t understand Belichick getting fired, I’d understand him getting stripped of the GM role
— Brandon Bass Burner (@Brandon__Bass) November 7, 2023
“The patriot way” has been dead since Brady left. Belichick the GM is gonna get Belichick the coach fired
— eagles guy (@guy_eagles) November 7, 2023
The #Colts returning to America after getting Bill Belichick fired. #ForTheShoe pic.twitter.com/QDhx6G7QQb
— Logan (@SconnieColt) November 7, 2023
