Bill Belichick meets with Falcons owner Arthur Blank, have mutual interest in coaching vacancy
It didn’t take long for six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach formerly of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick, to start receiving significant interest for another head coaching opportunity. On Monday, the Atlanta Falcons revealed that they had just conducted an interview with Belichick for their head coach opening.
NFL insider Tom Pelissero also added a little more insight into the nature of the meeting between the legendary head coach and the Falcons.
“Legendary coach Bill Belichick and #Falcons owner Arthur Blank met in person recently to discuss Atlanta’s head coaching job, per sources. No deal is imminent. But there is mutual interest, and conversations are ongoing,” said Pelissero via X.
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is familiar with the workings of Belichick as he was unfortunately on the wrong end of one of the Patriots Super Bowl victories during his tenure in New England. Atlanta famously blew a 28-3 lead in Super Bowl LI to New England, resulting in the largest comeback in Super Bowl history.
With the news of this interview, it appears Blank is looking to potentially turn an archfoe into an ally by acquiring the services of Belichick and, this time, be on the winning end of a Super Bowl victory.
Dallas eyeing Belichick, too
In the wake of Dallas’ wild card round playoff exit at the hands of Green Bay, speculation is swirling about the Cowboys’ head coaching position.
Head coach Mike McCarthy could be on the chopping block after his third straight season ended in an early exit from the NFL playoffs, despite the fact that McCarthy has won two division titles and reached 12 wins in each of the last three years.
One name is apparently emerging as a contender for the job, should McCarthy get the axe, too.
“Well, the guy we have to keep an eye on is Bill Belichick,” said NBC’s Mike Florio on Football Night in America on Sunday night. “He’s been linked to the Falcons for most of the past week but now that the Cowboys go one-and-done, McCarthy’s got one-year remaining on his contract.
“There’s plenty of chatter about this possibility of McCarthy out and then potentially Belichick in. It all starts with step one — what will Jerry Jones do about his head coach, will he move on from Mike McCarthy?”