At this point in the 2023 NFL season, all signs seem to be pointing to a disappointing end to the campaign for the New England Patriots and perhaps the end of an era for the storied franchise, with legendary head coach Bill Belichick potentially losing his job at season’s end.
With the Patriots and Belichick potentially parting ways after the 2023 season has concluded, the 71-year-old head coach might have the ideal opportunity with the Los Angeles Chargers, who fired head coach Brandon Staley on Friday after an embarrassing loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Even though the Chargers haven’t been able to live up to expectations over the last few years, the team has one of the most talented rosters in the league and might benefit from the kind of guidance and leadership that Belichick can provide a team and organization.
Ted Nguyen of The Athletic points out that coaching superstar quarterback Justin Herbert in Los Angeles might be an excellent way to reestablish his legacy in the NFL, while the Buffalo Bills job, if it becomes vacant, might also be a good opportunity.
Belichick in LA would be an odd fit but if he wants to re-establish his legacy, which has taken a bit of a hit, coaching Herbert would be his best shot doing it.
Maybe the Bills job if it opens up (not sure that happens though)
— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) December 15, 2023
Fortunately for Belichick, it appears he may have no shortage of options if his stint with the Patriots is in fact over, with the Chargers potentially being among the best, if not the best option out there.
Only time will tell how everything unfolds for Belichick and what his plans may be if the Patriots send him packing, as it’s safe to assume he wants to continue pursuing the record for most wins as a head coach in NFL history.
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