Despite a flurry of head coaching vacancies across the NFL this cycle-ten in total-Bill Belichick’s name hasn’t surfaced in connection with any of them, including the Buffalo Bills’ open position. According to recent reports, the Bills have shown no interest in the legendary coach, who is currently at the helm of the North Carolina football program.
That silence around Belichick may not come as a shock to those following his recent journey. His first year in Chapel Hill didn’t exactly go according to script-on-field struggles and off-field distractions made headlines, casting a shadow over what was supposed to be a fresh chapter. Still, Belichick has remained firm in his stance: he’s committed to building something long-term at North Carolina.
It’s a rare sight to see Belichick on the outside looking in when NFL jobs are up for grabs. After all, this is a coach whose résumé reads like a blueprint for greatness.
His NFL journey began back in 1975 with the then-Baltimore Colts. From there, he climbed the coaching ladder with stints in Detroit and Denver before landing with the New York Giants, where he made his mark as Bill Parcells’ defensive coordinator.
That pairing would become one of the most iconic coach duos in league history.
Belichick got his first shot as a head coach in 1991 with the Cleveland Browns, a five-year run that ended in dismissal but set the stage for what was to come. He rejoined Parcells in New England and then followed him to the Jets, where he was briefly named head coach before his now-famous resignation. The Patriots swooped in, paying a first-round pick to bring him aboard in 2000-and the rest is NFL lore.
Over 24 seasons in New England, Belichick built a dynasty, winning six Super Bowls and becoming the league’s gold standard for coaching excellence. His teams were defined by adaptability, preparation, and a relentless pursuit of competitive edges.
He left the Patriots after the 2023 season with a career record of 302-163-a .655 win percentage-and eight Super Bowl rings (including two as an assistant). He’s also a three-time AP Coach of the Year.
Now 73, Belichick has taken his talents to the college level, a surprising yet intriguing pivot. While his debut season at North Carolina didn’t light up the scoreboard, it’s still early in the process. And if we’ve learned anything over the past five decades, it’s that counting out Bill Belichick is rarely a smart move.
For now, the NFL coaching carousel spins on without him. But with a legacy as rich and layered as his, it’s hard to imagine the league has seen the last of him.