Bill Belichick's enduring legacy, shaped over 24 years in New England, transcends mere strategy; it epitomizes the recognition that surpassing rival teams is the ultimate goal. His unparalleled attention to detail sets a standard in the NFL that may stand unmatched for years to come. "For in-depth insights into this topic, check out the discussion featuring Dan Riley at this location: https://bit.ly/47MiUk0 -"The execution was Belichick’s specialty in New England."

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It's not like Bill Belichick was going to spend Wednesday chatting with the media about his future.He was asked about a report from NBC Sports' Tom Curran that said the New England Patriots decided after a Nov. 12 loss in Germany that it would part ways with its longtime coach after the season. Belichick answered exactly like you'd expect him to answer."Getting ready for Kansas City. That's what I'm doing," Belichick said, via Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald.There have never been many solid rumors on what Belichick's future looks like. He is very good keeping his focus on the football job directly in front of him and also not letting anything slip to the media.When the Patriots were dominating the NFL and winning championships not long ago, it seemed Belichick would walk away when he wanted. With the Patriots struggling along to a 3-10 record this season, that reportedly isn't the case anymore. So is this just it? Four more games for one of the absolute legends in the NFL and he's off to retirement?Or would Belichick want to start over somewhere else as he turns 72 years old?Bill Belichick hasn't offered many cluesThe one time Belichick did share a clear vision of his long-term future, he didn't follow through on it.In a two-part "A Football Life" episode focused on Belichick's 2009 season, he said he wouldn't be coaching past his 70th birthday."I won't be like Marv Levy and coaching in my 70s," Belichick said. "You won't have to worry about that."Then he coached into his 70s. Belichick turned 71 in April."I wish I hadn't said that," Belichick told Dan Shaughnessy of The Boston Globe in 2022. "I was probably thinking of what I would feel like. Now, there's what I actually feel like, and those are two different things."What Belichick didn't tell Shaughnessy during an exclusive interview was how long he would coach. Instead of a rare candid moment in his car with NFL Films about 14 years ago, he gave a much more Belichick-ian response about his future."I don't really think about it. To me, it's about this year. Worry about next year next year," Belichick told Shaughnessy, via CBS. "I don't really think about next year or five years from now."New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick turned 71 years old in April. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)The uncomplicated scenario for Belichick's future, if the Patriots do part ways with him as reported, is the legendary coach retiring to sail more on his boat "VIII Rings" as he waits five years for his call to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But if Belichick wants to keep coaching, that'll get interesting. He knows NFL history as well as anyone, and there's still one big milestone to chase.Belichick isn't far behind Don Shula's recordAll Belichick needs about two decent seasons to break one of the NFL's biggest records. Belichick has 332 wins, counting playoffs, 15 behind Don Shula's all-time record. For some reason, when we talk about the all-time wins record, it includes playoffs. When Shula was famously carried off the field by his players for breaking George Halas' wins record after a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in 1993, it was his 325th win. That counted his postseason wins. Belichick has 31 playoff wins, more than anyone else. That gives him a good shot to pass Shula's mark of 347 wins sometime in 2025 if he keeps coaching. Belichick might not talk much about his individual records (or anything else), but he has a fascination with NFL history. There's a reason he was a key figure on the NFL Network's 100 Greatest shows for the league's 100th season celebration. It's hard to believe he doesn't value the all-time wins record.Belichick can still coach, too. Critics are quick to drag him down in this awful season, but the Patriots' biggest problem is talent acquisition. They don't have enough blue-chip players. That's on Belichick, of course. But he can still put together a game plan. Go back and look at wins over the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers for proof of that.So if Belichick wants to keep coaching, to chase Shula or because he is a football lifer who isn't ready to retire, it would be an interesting market for him. There could be many openings as teams move on from their coaches. The Panthers and Las Vegas Raiders already have fired their coaches. A handful more could be coming after the season. And all those teams with vacancies would at least have to consider the Belichick possibility if he does become a free agent.Belichick is arguably the greatest coach ever and even at 71 he's an upgrade for most of the league. The question would be how many teams would be willing to start a new era with a coach who turns 72 in April and would presumably want personnel control. For example, would the Carolina Panthers be interested in Belichick to guide Bryce Young, knowing it might only be for the short term before he retires? Would a team with an already talented roster look at Belichick as someone who can provide a huge and immediate boost? Think of a team like the Los Angeles Chargers, whose coach Brandon Staley is on the hot seat. Very, very few coaches are still on the sideline into their 70s. Belichick still seems to have the energy for the job and his resume is incredible, but there would still some concern about handing the franchise to someone who might only coach a couple more years.Given the way this season has gone, it's not too surprising to see a report that the Patriots are ready to part ways with Belichick. What is tougher to read is what happens next with one of the greatest figures in NFL history.This article contains affilate links; if you click such a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission.

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Bill Belichick’s time with the New England Patriots is apparently coming to an end regardless of how the rest of the season plays out.The Patriots, , have already decided to move on from the longtime coach after the end of the season. That decision was apparently made after the Patriots fell to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany on Nov. 12.“When they came out of Germany, conversations I had that week made it very clear that a decision was made,” Curran said on Monday. “They were going to play out the string, and at the end of the year there would be a parting of the ways, for a variety of reasons … You don’t fire Bill Belichick during the season. It’s just not going to happen.”Belichick has already solidified himself as one of the best coaches in the history of the NFL. He was first hired in New England in 2000 after a five-year run in Cleveland, and he quickly turned the Patriots into one of the best dynasties the sport has ever seen. Alongside quarterback Tom Brady, Belichick led the Patriots to six Super Bowl wins and mounted an incredible 17-season run with double-digit wins. The team has missed the playoffs just five times under his watch, and made it to nine different Super Bowls.Bill Belichick's fate in New England has reportedly already been decided. (Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Since Brady left, however, it’s been a very different story with the Patriots. The Patriots have been to the playoffs just once since Brady left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, though they fell in the wild card round in the 2021 season. Brady’s replacement, Mac Jones, has struggled at quarterback, too. He’s been benched multiple times this season already in favor of Bailey Zappe.The Patriots are just 3-10 headed into Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, which has them in last in the AFC East. They’ve lost several bad blowout games already this year — a 38-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, a 34-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints — and they’re one of just two teams in the league that is already eliminated from the playoffs. So even if they were to win out, that would bring the team to just 7-10.The bright side to this losing season for the Patriots is that they’re currently slated to receive the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft next spring. If Curran’s report is to be believed, though, owner Robert Kraft will have somebody else calling the shots in an effort to rebuild the Patriots’ dynasty.

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