Matthew Judon thinks some team should ‘hire that guy’ Bill Belichick

Matthew Judon gave an honest assessment of Bill Belichick’s coaching abilities

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon emphatically supported Bill Belichick in a recent appearance on “Good Morning Football.”

Judon knows Belichick’s coaching knowledge firsthand. Belichick was not picked up by a team after departing from the Patriots in January. This marks the first time that the legendary coach will not be on a sideline in 30 years.

Judon noted that the change from Belichick to coach Jerod Mayo would be a fresh start. However, like many others, he believes Belichick should still be coaching.

“I would say, ‘Hire that guy,’” Judon said, as transcribed by MassLive.com. “He’s going to be great for the organization. He’s going to be great for the team.”

“I would also have to tell them about the downfalls,” Judon added. “It might not be too many smiles you get out the dude. It might not be too many laughs and jokes you might get out of him with the media and stuff. The press, you might have some pushback on that. But I think as a hire, as a head coach. It’s hard to get better as a head coach.”

Judon looks to serve in the veteran pass-rusher role on a defense that has ranked amongst the best in the NFL over the past couple of seasons. He is also not afraid to go to bat for his former coach, whose football future remains uncertain.

Peter King suggests Bill Belichick might have angered Kraft family

Did Bill Belichick upset the Kraft family?

Several theories have emerged in regards to the falling out between New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick. In a piece for NBC Sports, Peter King suggests one particular thing may have angered the Kraft family in particular.

The on-field product has not been great in recent seasons. The Patriots finished 4-13 in 2023 and now have the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. However, issues off the field may have been prevalent as well.

King suggests that both Robert and Jonathan Kraft might have had hard feelings for Belichick and gave one example of an incident involving Belichick not wearing a pin correctly.

King wrote:

Robert Kraft launched a $25-million fund to combat antisemitism in 2023. Belichick appeared at the league meetings with a blue-square pin denoting the Kraft cause—but instead of wearing the pin high on his shirt as most people would, he wore it down around his stomach. Maybe it was unintentional, but I doubt it. That’s the kind of thing that I’m sure ticked off the Krafts.

Many Patriots fans would have liked to have seen Belichick return in a coach-only type of role. After all, it seems like a bold move to cast a six-time Super Bowl-winning coach off into the sunset.

There were obviously a multitude of reasons for the Patriots to go in a different direction, and as King suggested, they all might not have been for on-the-field issues.

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Charles Barkley rips Skip Bayless and other Bill Belichick critics

Charles Barkley came to the defense of Bill Belichick and ripped Skip Bayless in the process.

Charles Barkley does not want to hear any slander about former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick. He especially hates the slander when it’s coming from the mouth of sports talk show host Skip Bayless.

Bayless is of the opinion that New England’s success was more because of Tom Brady. Bayless has held that opinion for quite a while. The Patriots’ dynasty is back in the spotlight once again due to the success of the Kansas City Chiefs, who won their third Super Bowl in five seasons earlier this month.

Barkley, on the other hand, is more of the opinion that Belichick had an equal hand in the success of the Patriots’ dynasty. Barkley made his opinion loud and clear on “The Dan Patrick Show” Friday.

“Let me tell you how stupid some of these guys are on television,” said Barkley. “You know how much I hate Skip Bayless. I hate him with every fiber. Sometimes he makes me want to gain weight back so I can hate him with even more weight. He goes on television and says, ‘If it wasn’t for Tom Brady, Bill wouldn’t have all these championships.’ And I’m like, well, Bill’s the greatest coach ever. [Bayless] says, ‘He only won the Super Bowls because of Tom Brady.’ Well, Andy Reid’s a great coach. Exactly how many championships has he won without Patrick Mahomes?

“…It ain’t right. When you get on television, our job is to be fair and objective, and we’ve got some clowns on television now who are like, ‘Belichick is overrated.’ Dude went to nine Super Bowls. There’s nobody that’s went to nine Super Bowls who is overrated.”

This is a debate that will rage on for years to come.

Both Brady and Belichick benefited greatly from each other’s success. Even though this debate will probably never have a clear winner, Barkley’s stance on the matter might have created a perfect middle ground.

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Patriots CB Jonathan Jones agrees with this Bill Belichick sentiment

Are Bill Belichick’s coaching methods dated? Jonathan Jones weighs in.

New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones is agreeing with the narrative that former Patriots coach Bill Belichick may have been difficult to relate to.

At 71 years of age, Belichick has a bit of a different style when working with today’s NFL players. He takes a more rigid approach to things, and that may be more difficult for players to relate to. It’s hard to argue with Belichick’s overall success in New England, with six Super Bowl titles to his name. Nevertheless, times are indeed changing.

Jones certainly didn’t shy away from the sentiment during a recent radio appearance, as transcribed by NESN.com’s Gio Rivera.

“I think they want to be related to,” Jones told 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Zolak & Bertrand”. “I think when I came in it was, ‘Show up, do your job.’ And that worked. That worked for a while. That worked for a very, very long time, but this generation, I don’t think that works for them. So I think (Jerod) Mayo is in a space where he can connect with guys — this younger generation — but at the same time, he’s a leader. When he’s in a room, guys listen to him.”

The relatability factor may have been a reason why Belichick did not find a head coaching job this cycle, even if it’s hard to deny the results he put forth during his time with New England.

How Mayo’s different coaching style shines through and his relationship with players will be something to watch.

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Report: Multiple teams relieved Bill Belichick didn’t join their team

Multiple teams were reportedly concerned by what life would be like with Bill Belichick running things

Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick not being hired this coaching cycle was a surprise to many fans and a relief to others within NFL circles.

A new report sheds light on how multiple teams were relieved Belichick would not be joining their organizations.

According to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, Teams were reportedly worried that Belichick would change the power structure within whatever organization he joined. His draft struggles were also a point of emphasis, along with the way he controlled things.

Howe wrote:

Others, particularly on the draft side, heard stories from Patriots scouts who didn’t feel their opinions had carried any weight with Belichick. His draft record has come under heavy scrutiny over the past decade, and word had spread across the league about occasions when he overruled his personnel department with key draft decisions. The fear, especially with scouts who spend so much time on the road away from their families, is they’d be wasting their time.

Belichick held the titles of general manager and head coach in New England for 24 years. The Atlanta Falcons were the only team he interviewed for following his departure from New England. However, the Falcons job ended up going to former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris.

This report certainly brings new perspective on why Belichick was likely passed over during this hiring cycle. One has to wonder if he will make the necessary changes to land a coaching opportunity in 2025 or if this is truly the end of the road for the legendary coach.

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Robert Kraft reacts to Bill Belichick failing to land NFL coaching job

Robert Kraft comments on Bill Belichick going unhired as an NFL head coach

Many have already voiced their opinions on Bill Belichick failing to land a coaching job this hiring cycle. Now, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is weighing in on the matter.

Belichick officially was shut out of this hiring cycle when Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn took the final head coaching job opening for the Washington Commanders. That means Belichick won’t be on an NFL sideline for the first time since 1974.

Belichick going unhired was one of the biggest storylines of this head-coaching cycle.

Kraft was asked about Belichick being out of a head coaching role, when on the red carpet with Fox News, before the MusiCares Gala. He took the opportunity to praise the former Patriots coach.

“He’s pretty special, and we were lucky to have him for a quarter of a century. So we only wish him well,” said Kraft.

Belichick’s job status is certainly surreal, given that he led two separate Patriots’ dynasties in the 2000s and 2010s. But as the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end at some point.

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Julian Edelman doesn’t believe Bill Belichick is done with football

Julian Edelman believes Bill Belichick will continue working, even if he isn’t hired by a team

Bill Belichick was not hired in this coaching cycle, but former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman told Colin Cowherd on Thursday that he can’t see it lasting long.

Belichick will not be on an NFL sideline for the first time since 1975. There was an opening before Thursday for the Washington Commanders’ head coaching position. However, the job went to former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, and Belichick was officially left out in the cold.

But Edelman doesn’t think Belichick will rest on his laurels. In fact, he sees the former Patriots coach studying during his time off, as transcribed by NESN.com’s Tim Crowley.

“I can’t see him fishing,” Edelman told FS1’s Colin Cowherd on “The Herd” on Thursday. “I could see him watching football and keeping his mind going on it. I don’t think he’s done. He loves the game.”

It will certainly be different to see Bill Belichick not on an NFL sideline in 2024. He has been a mainstay in the NFL over the last five decades. But as former legendary NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski suggested, perhaps a one-year break could do Belichick some good.

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Bill Belichick shut out of coaching in 2024 with all HC jobs filled

Bill Belichick will not be an NFL head coach in 2024

It appears Bill Belichick will not be on an NFL sideline for the 2024 season. Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn took the Washington Commanders head coaching job on Thursday afternoon, which was the last head coaching position up for grabs.

That means a season where Belichick isn’t on an NFL sideline, which hasn’t happened since 1975. Belichick and the New England Patriots organization agreed to mutually part ways on January 11. This ended Belichick’s 24-year tenure in New England.

It is pretty remarkable to think about where his coaching career started. He began as a special assistant for the former Baltimore Colts in 1975. He then worked his way up to a head coaching position with the Cleveland Browns in 1991 and spent time with the Denver Broncos and New York Giants in between. He made his first stop in New England in 1996 as the assistant head coach and defensive backs coach.

The Patriots made the ultimate trade in 2000, giving the New York Jets a first-round draft pick in exchange for the right to hire Belichick. The rest was literally history as he helped build one of the greatest dynasties in all of modern sports.

The landscape of the NFL is changing. One has to wonder if Belichick will find a head coaching job in 2025, or if he will officially retire.

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Tom Brady Sr. calls Bill Belichick’s interpersonal skills ‘horrible’

Tom Brady Sr. acknowledged Bill Belichick’s greatness, but he also criticized the legendary coach’s interpersonal skills

Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had tremendous success under coach Bill Belichick, and the two ended up forming one of the greatest dynasties in NFL history.

However, there was one aspect of Bill Belichick’s coaching style that Brady’s father, Tom Brady Sr., did not enjoy.

Belichick is known for being a tight-lipped coach, and that has given him a reputation of being tough to play for. This could be part of the reason why the 71-year-old coach has not been coveted during this coaching cycle.

The Atlanta Falcons were the only team he interviewed for as a head coach, and that job went to former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris instead.

Brady Sr. spoke with the Boston Globe’s Christopher Gasper and revealed one quality that he did not like of Belichick’s, as transcribed by NESN.com’s Adam London.

“Bill is tough,” Brady Sr. told Gasper. “He runs a military system. It’s a different generation. Bill is a great, great, great coach. But his interpersonal skills are horrible. That’s the bottom line.”

It’s hard to argue with the results Belichick put forth during the Tom Brady era. However, the post-Brady era was a little less rosy for Belichick.

Nevertheless, the coach has been consistent with his style since Day 1, and that ultimately led him to six Super Bowls and an all-time great dynasty.

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Rob Gronkowski believes a year off would be good for Bill Belichick

Rob Gronkowski thinks a little time off would benefit Bill Belichick

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski believes time off would be a good thing for former Patriots coach Bill Belichick.

Gronkowski made a recent media appearance, where he elaborated on why he felt that way.

“I think Coach Belichick needs a year off. He can go back into it next year,” said Gronkowski, when appearing on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street”. “The guy has been coaching for 50 years straight, and coaching is stressful. It’s 15, basically, hours a day.

“It’s great to see him take a break, if he’s going to take a break. Take a year off, enjoy your time, go find some things that you love to do, and then come back next year. Everyone wants to see him coach again, but some time off is probably good for him.”

Gronkowski was a major part of the Patriots’ success during Belichick’s tenure. He caught 521 passes for 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns. It was Belichick who gave him the opportunity, with Gronkowski being drafted in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft.

Belichick has been on an NFL sideline since 1975 and parlayed that into eight Super Bowl championships and three Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year honors. It’s hard even imagining him not coaching in some form in 2024.

One has to wonder what the future will hold for the greatest coach in NFL history.

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