Commanders reportedly called Bill Belichick before offering head coaching job to Dan Quinn
Bill Belichick had one final opportunity for a head coaching job for the 2024 season. But it seems he decided to hold off. According to Albert Breer, Belichick was called before the Washington Commanders offered the head coaching job to former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. "On Wednesday night, (GM Adam Peters), who got his start […]
Bill Belichick had one final opportunity for a head coaching job for the 2024 season.
But it seems he decided to hold off.
According to Albert Breer, Belichick was called before the Washington Commanders offered the head coaching job to former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.
"On Wednesday night, (GM Adam Peters), who got his start in New England, called former Patriots coach Bill Belichick to touch base. After that call, he reached out to Quinn to offer him the job," Breer wrote.
This was a shocking change after the Atlanta Falcons were the only team to show interest in the six-time Super Bowl champion. And in the end, they also decided to go in a different direction, hiring Raheem Morris.
No other team showed public interest in the former Patriots head coach, and that showed when Quinn becoming the final hire for the 2024 coaching cycle.
So Belichick was left without a job. And now he will turn his focus to any openings for the 2025 season.
As for the Patriots, Belichick showed there were no hard feelings, conveying his immense gratitude for the fanbase on Sunday morning, taking out a full page in the Boston Globe.
Here is what he wrote:
To Patriots fans everywhere,
Nowhere in America are pro sports fans as passionate as in New England and for 24 years, I was blessed to feel your passion and power. The Patriots are the only NFL team representing SIX states but in reality, Patriots Nation knows no borders.
You were undaunted by weather, attended scorching hot training camp practices and braved Foxborough’s coldest, wettest, snowiest and windiest days.
Your thoughtful letters offered support, critique and creative play suggestions. You watched on TV, the internet, and from your stadium seats.
You traveled from coast to coast and internationally. Numerous times you overtook opposing stadiums and were the last fans standing. We loved it! You gave your precious time, resources, and energy to our team. We appreciated it!
Six times, you packed Boston by the millions for parades that were truly a two-way expression of gratitude and love. The images from those days are burned in my memory.
You may even have enjoyed my fashion sense and press conferences, or maybe you just tolerated them.
I loved coaching here and together we experienced some amazing moments.
THANK YOU ALL.
With respect and admiration.
Bill Belichick
Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick sends heartfelt message to Patriots fans with full-page note
Showing his appreciation.
