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Run it back! That phrase might just echo louder when you throw two legends into the mix: Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Picture it—two of them, side by side again, but this time, not in Foxborough. They can try washing their sins in Sin City… For Las Vegas, that’s as good as it gets.

I mean, the confetti from their Super Bowl LIII win still feels fresh, doesn’t it? AH! That ghostly reminder of a dynasty built on grit and game-winning drives. And now, whispers of their reunion have got the football world talking (if not buzzing because there’s always a doubt).

Here’s the scoop: the GOAT who went from a 199th-pick underdog to a seven-time champ, now a minority Raiders owner, has been chatting with his old coach. On The Rich Eisen Show, Chris Brockman dropped a bomb: “If Tommy P is saying that multiple teams have called Bill, including Tom Brady recently…”

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That’s one way of putting it the other way. Eisen chimed in with a playful suggestion: “Basically say, ‘What do you think?’ Go grab a cocktail napkin and pen.” But wait, it gets better. NFL insider Tom Pelissero spilled the tea—teams like the Raiders have asked for Belichick. Why? To gauge if the legendary coach might trade in his college clipboard at North Carolina for another NFL sideline.

The crazy part is that he has not even held the UNC clipboard just yet. But if any NFL franchise wants to do it, they would have done it by now because Belichick’s buyout is a cool $10 million. That’s a couch-cushion change for a franchise desperate to move on from the Antonio Pierce Show.

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So why would Brady want Belichick back? The answer’s as clear as a Hail Mary in the fourth quarter. The Raiders, who just axed AP after a rough 4-13 season, need a culture reset. And who better than Belichick to do it? As sources said, Brady believes Belichick’s expertise could bring long-term success to Sin City.

That makes sense, right?

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Could a Brady-Belichick reunion in Vegas reignite the magic, or is it just wishful thinking?

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Six Super Bowls, 31 playoff wins, and a knack for turning teams into dynasties—those stats speak louder than any pep talk. Still, this isn’t your typical reunion tour. Belichick’s already inked a deal with North Carolina and hasn’t even coached a college game yet. But hey, stranger things have happened in football. Remember when Brady unretired just weeks after calling it quits?

Exactly.

A Tom Brady and Big Bill reunion sounds good, but…

Dreaming and hoping are free of cost, so why would you not? One builds… rather cooks, ‘n’ scenarios to see something they want to make dreams come true. While fans dream of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick teaming up again, some think it’s not happening.

Turns out, Brady’s recent chat with his old coach might’ve just been about ‘taking insight’ rather than convincing him to pack his bags. Disappointing? Maybe. But can you blame Brady for seeking advice from the best in the business?

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Now, let’s talk numbers. Belichick’s Patriots days were nothing short of legendary: 17 division titles, 219 regular-season wins, and an undefeated regular season in 2007. Pair that with Brady’s accolades—three MVPs, five Super Bowl MVPs—and you’ve got a duo that redefined what it means to dominate the league.

But here’s where it gets tricky. Even if Belichick wanted to return, the NFL’s Rooney Rule would slow down the hiring process. Yikes! So, teams like the Raiders would need to conduct multiple interviews with minority candidates before making any moves. And Belichick? He’s no stranger to waiting games. But the clock’s running blitzes in Las Vegas.

So, what’s next? If Brady and Belichick’s reunion doesn’t pan out, at least we’ve got this nugget: Brady’s still involved in shaping the Raiders’ future. Whether it’s HC advice or long-term planning, the guy’s as sharp off the field as he was on it. At least he knows what he’s doing!

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For now, fans can only wait and watch: Will it be Chapel Bill? Or Big Bill landing a pro shot outta nowhere, and maybe, just maybe, a chance to chase that Don Shula record? Let us tell you: Uglier things have happened when it comes to the gridiron…

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