Bill Belichick: Will six-time Super Bowl winner leave New England Patriots?
BBC NewsDEC 2023
NFL: Bill Belichick, Patriots Mutually Part Ways
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The Spin
Narrative A
Like most legends of sport, Belichick couldn't keep the magic going, and now he's paid the ultimate price for his failure to recognize Brady's importance and retain the quarterback's services, and his inability to select the right talent for several years since Brady left. The game may have passed Belichick by as evidenced by too many recent fumbles both on the field and with the roster.
Narrative B
With more than a handful of NFL teams in the market for a new head coach, Belichick is sure to be in demand. Despite how things ended in New England, Belichick’s career resume speaks for itself, and his career is marked with points where he evolved to changes in the game. Assuming he wants to coach, he'll be on another sideline next fall — chasing Shula's mark to further accentuate his Hall of Fame career.