Bill Belichick’s path back to the NFL doesn’t look any clearer right now.
The North Carolina head coach has long been the subject of speculation about a possible return to the league, but the latest word suggests that interest from teams just isn’t there. That’s a notable turn for a coach who spent much of his NFL career winning at the highest level, even if his name still carries plenty of baggage off the field.
Adam Schefter addressed the situation directly and said the obstacle is simple: the offers aren’t coming.
“I’ve also thought teams should be interested. The problem is, teams haven’t been interested,” Schefter said.
He added, “Bill gets another year older every year. And he’s been out of the league another year… The NFL would have to change its stance. There would have to be a team that shows more interest than any team that has in the last couple of years for that to happen,” Schefter added, H/T Heavy.
That age factor may matter more to teams than it once did. Belichick’s résumé speaks for itself, but some around the league may see an older coach as a short-term option, especially if younger candidates are available and bring less of the drama that has followed him at times.
At the same time, there are still people who believe Belichick remains a top-tier coach and point to the football being played at North Carolina this season. Still, the first year and a half in Chapel Hill hasn’t matched the level of success many expected when he arrived.
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