“Hard to Envision”: NFL Insider Offers Insight on Robert Kraft’s Bill Belichick Dilemma

The impending split between the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick is the talk of the town. Earlier a report came that the franchise has decided to part ways with their longtime head coach, highlighting Robert Kraft’s decision. But now there seems to be a twist in the tale. Per the NFL Insider, it appears that “there’s not been a big conversation between Kraft and Belichick.”

Undoubtedly, the 2023 season has been underwhelming for the coach as the Patriots stand at 3 wins and 10 losses. This has surrounded Bill Belichick with a lot of criticism. Even sports analyst, Jason Smith, highlighted the change in the head coach with time, emphasizing that “Belichick has lost his fastball.” Now, these tough times have opened the doors of numerous speculations and possibilities for both Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, as per Tom Pelissero.

NFL Insider reflects on possibilities surrounding Bill Belichick and the Patriots

In a recent episode of the Rich Eisen Show, an NFL insider, Tom Pelissero, shared insight concerning Bill Belichick and his probable goodbye from the Patriots. He informed that the earlier reports highlighting that Robert Kraft will be parting ways with Belichick also focus on how this decision “could still change.”

After all, as stated by the NFL Insider, no serious conversation has taken place between the two parties “where they finalize what is going to take place. “ Pelissero continued, “It’s hard to envision a world as Al Michaels referenced on a broadcast a couple of weeks ago where Robert Kraft flat out fires Bill Belichick.”

Therefore, he added a few possibilities that might find their way to the coach and the team. Pelissero added, “So could you be in a scenario where there is a trade, could there potentially even be a reassignment which seems less likely because by all indications Bill Belichick wants to continue to coach, wants to continue to pursue records.”

Both Belichick and Kraft have three weeks to decide. Decisions and announcement are definitely on the horizon. However, as pointed by Tom Pelissero, “Bill Belichick based on the fact that he is 71 doesn’t have as long here that he is still going to be going after it.” Though, the indications remain that the veteran intends to continue to coach.

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Thus, it won’t be unlikely to witness a new home for the experienced Bill Belichick if the Patriots decide to part ways with the 71-year-old. More than a couple of teams, per the reports, are ready to welcome 3× AP NFL Coach of the Year.

Which teams might be the next destination of Bill Belichick?

Given the 24-years long career with the Patriorts, it might be difficult for Bill Belichick to bid farewell to the team. In fact, his tenure is the longest coaching tenure in the NFL, and overall it’s the fifth-longest time a head coach has stayed with one team. But, considering the rumors surrounding the veteran coach, if Belichick would be released by Robert Kraft and the team, the 71-year-old star coach has seven options in his hand.

The teams Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Chargers, and New Orleans Saints, could have head coach openings for Bill Belichick. According to some reports, the most likely place for the coach to go next would be the Chargers, given that their current coach, Brandon Staley has been fired.

The idea is that Belichick wouldn’t have to worry about finding a quarterback since Justin Herbert is already on the team, and his defensive expertise could help improve the team’s defense. Bill Belichick, no matter what unfolds, will be connected with the legacy of the Patriots. And like Tom Pelissero mentioned, “If in fact Kraft makes the decision that they are going to separate ways, there are different ways this could play out beyond the normal Black Monday firing.”

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