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By James Brizuela
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In arguably one of the biggest surprises for the 2024 offseason, the former longtime head coach of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick, was not selected to coach another team. He had an interview with the Atlanta Falcons and was tied to the Los Angeles Chargers, but nothing came about in terms of a head coaching offer.
It is quite strange that Belichick was not hired on this cycle, given that he is one of the winningest coaches in NFL history, and led the Patriots to a dominant dynasty for 20 years. Still, it could be his old way of thinking that has led to teams passing on him for younger and more dynamic minds.
Though Belichick is without a coaching job for the first time in practically 50 years, he may have something up his sleeve. The legendary coach joined his son Steve Belichick at the Washington Huskies' practice facility over the weekend, and was spotted in full team gear.
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While it could be that Belichick is just strutting around supporting the college and his son, it is a bit odd that he would show up now. Reports have also indicated that Belichick was part of a coaching clinic alongside new Washington head coach Jedd Fisch.
Fisch hired Steve Belichick as the team's defensive coordinator, and he likely asked his father to come deliver some inspiration to the young minds ready to take on the 2024 season. That or Fisch is working something out where Belichick could be brought on as some sort of consultant.
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Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel experienced something similar, where he was not hired by any team and is now serving as a coaching and personnel consultant for the Cleveland Browns. Belichick might be doing the same.
Belichick has always coached at the professional level, even when his first gig was as a specialist assistant for the Baltimore Colts in 1975. It would be odd for him to offer guidance at the college level, but he is still one of the greatest coaches the NFL has ever seen. He could offer a wealth of knowledge to Fisch and players seeking their entrance to the professional level.
The Washington Huskies had an amazing 2023 season, going undefeated until they dropped the national title game to Jim Harbaugh's Michigan Wolverines. Now, they have a chance to redeem themselves as part of the Big Ten conference.
Fisch might be pulling out all the stops to ensure the Huskies return to the national title conversation, and hiring Belichick could be another move to secure that feat. He could also join his son to help boost the defensive attack.
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