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Bill Belichick reportedly remains ‘fully invested’ in desire to be NFL head coach again

"He wants to pursue the all-time wins record."

By Hayden Bird

July 17, 2024

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While he’s clearly enjoyed the newfound freedom following his Patriots exit, Bill Belichick appears to still have an eye on returning to the NFL sidelines in 2025.

Belichick departed New England earlier in 2024 following 24 seasons (and six Super Bowl wins). Somewhat surprisingly, he was not offered another head coaching role in the offseason.

Since then, Belichick established a new career in media, which has drawn positive reviews (he’s also set to appear on “Inside the NFL” this coming season).

Yet the long goal remains the same, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero.

Speaking during a recent segment on “The Rich Eisen Show,” Pelissero outlined what he’s heard regarding Belichick’s plans beyond 2024.

“I know this: Bill Belichick intends to coach in 2025,” Pelissero said during his appearance on the show as a guest host. “He’s staying engaged in the game. He’s showing up to roasts. He’s now going to be on ‘Inside the NFL.’ We’ve seen him showing up to different events.”

“He’ll be trying to remind you that he’s not Darth Vader,” Pelissero added. “That there’s more to Bill Belichick. He’s done a good job of that so far through his media stuff.

As to why the 72-year-old Belichick wants to coach again despite all of his accolades, Pelissero reiterated an explanation that has been know for some time about the legendary coach.

“He’s fully invested in [wanting] to coach again,” said Pelissero. “He wants to pursue the all-time wins record. Those are things that really matter a lot to Bill Belichick.”

Currently, Belichick trails Don Shula in the all-time wins record by 26 (302 career wins vs. Shula’s tally of 328).

But as for specifics — especially where Belichick might get another NFL job — Pelissero was far from sure.

“I know that everybody’s connected him to Dallas because he has a relationship with Jerry Jones. I don’t see that,” Pelissero added. “I’m not saying that it won’t happen. I’m not saying I don’t see that as a fit.”

Reasoning that Belichick would not tolerate the unique circumstances of the Cowboys, with 81-year-old owner Jerry Jones continuing to serve as the team’s general manager and public face, Pelissero said he’d look to another opportunity that might come along with different teams.

“You’ve got to be thinking about the stable organizations, maybe some of the ‘blue blood’ organizations, and the owners who are going to let Bill Belichick be Bill Belichick.”