New England Patriots proprietor Robert Kraft has spoken out concerning former longtime head coach Invoice Belichick nonetheless being jobless.
Belichick, who coached the Patriots to 6 Tremendous Bowls throughout his 24-year tenure, didn’t land any of the open head coach jobs and, barring an unexpected firing, won’t have a training gig for the 2024 NFL season.
Kraft was requested about Belichick not getting a job whereas at MusiCares to current Jon Bon Jovi with a Individual of the 12 months Award.
“Nicely, he’s fairly particular,” Kraft stated of Belichick to Fox Information. “We have been fortunate to have him for 1 / 4 of a century. We solely want him nicely.”
Belichick, 71, interviewed twice for the Falcons job, however they ended up hiring Raheem Morris to be their head coach.
There have been studies linking Belichick to the Commanders, however he by no means appeared to have a proper interview with the franchise.
Belichick and the Patriots parted methods on Jan. 11, and the Patriots promoted linebackers coach and former Professional Bowler Jerod Mayo to fill their head teaching emptiness the very subsequent day.
“I’ll at all times be a Patriot,” Belichick stated at his exit presser. “I sit up for coming again right here, however right now, we’re going to transfer on. I sit up for and am excited for the longer term, however at all times very, very appreciative of the chance, the assist right here.”
Each Kraft and Belichick took the excessive highway after the 2 determined to go their separate methods, although studies have indicated that there was friction earlier than their eventual breakup.
An nameless supply had advised ESPN that Kraft would “put down Belichick at each alternative” amid the crew’s struggles.
“The Krafts ought to be ashamed of themselves,” a New England assistant coach reportedly added within the ESPN piece.
NFL Community just lately reported Belichick might take a media job for 2024.