Bill Belichick Update Shakes Up HC Landscape Following Reported Atlanta Falcons Interview
Bill Belichick might finally have found his home for the next season. It hasnāt been long since he was removed as the Patriotsā coach by Robert Kraft and the teams started going after him immediately. Among all interested sides, it seems like the Atlanta Falcons are eyeing Belichick hard and are looking to get hold of the experienced coach for their staffing position as early as possible.
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The team just tweeted out an update about their coaching situation after they let go of Arthur Smith a week ago. It seems like they are going after the ultimate prize trying to convince a legendary coach with six Super Bowl titles to get their offense and team right back on track.
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Per the franchiseās tweet on X, they have just taken the next step toward taking in Bill Belichick. The tweet was captioned, āWe have interviewed Bill Belichick for our head coach opening.ā The immediate action from the Atlanta team reflects their already started investment toward having a good 2024 season, especially with the experience of Belichick on hand.
We have interviewed Bill Belichick for our head coach opening
ā Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 16, 2024
An update from the Falcons mentioned that they also have interviewed Mike McDonald, DC of the Baltimore Ravens, Brian Callahan, OC of the Cincinnati Bengals, and Steve Wilks, DC of the San Francisco 49ers. Before speaking to Belichick, they also chatted with Panthersā DC Ejiro Evero and Ravensā Anthony Weaver.
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It made sense for the Falcons to interview Bill Belichick because they need a coach with accolades like Belichick considering the 7-10 season the team had. He was seen boarding Arthur Bankās yacht yesterday. Ā Earlier, it was a rumor, but the interview with Belichick today confirmed their yacht flings. A report from Sports Illustrated highlights just how much importance this deal holds to the Falcons.
Bill Belichick was allegedly spotted boarding Falcons owner Arthur Blank’s DreAMBoat on Sunday amid rumor of Atlanta’s interest in hiring Belichick for its head coaching role, per this tweet.
The yacht *is* Blank’s: https://t.co/Jja1oh4px0 https://t.co/pDh7m4IhDG
ā Cory Woodroof (@CoryWoodroof47) January 15, 2024
Rob Gronkowski predicted that the Falcons were ācoming in hotā for Belichick. However, the rumors are that some other teams are also willing to give Bill Belichick a job, not just the Falcons.
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Should Belichick give second thoughts on joining the Falcons?Mike McCarthy might end up on the chopping block after the Dallas Cowboys lost to the Green Bay Packers at home. Jane Slater suggested the Cowboys make changes to their roster and hire Belichick, especially since a lot of good coaches like Jim Harbaugh and Mike Vrabel are running amok.
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Another choice for Belichick to consider would be the Philadelphia Eagles because Nick Sirianni might get sacked if the Eagles get decimated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The advantage of joining the Eagles is that the team has a Super Bowl experience, which might make things pleasant for the 72-year-old.
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