The Bills ended Don Shula’s coaching career with a loss…will they do the same to Belichek?

[dollars 2 donuts]

 

I can’t help but think that BB may be out in New England after the 8th. Speculation seems to be that Kraft may want to finally turn the corner.  If not, where do they have to go with him and his crew?

 

After the ‘95 playoff loss to Buffalo that was it for Don Shula and his much deserved HoF career.

 

After these 20 years could the Bills put the nail in the coffin for all time super bowl winningest coach?

 

I would be OK with it.

 

 

Edited December 26, 2022 by dollars 2 donuts

[Coldfronts]

Will never happen 

[dollars 2 donuts]

20 minutes ago, Coldfronts said:

Will never happen 

 

yeah, it also not lost on me that he really could be locked in and entrenched there, but still the natives are wrestles and this could be Kraft’s excuse.

 

 

[Captain Hindsight]

I highly doubt it. Kraft already lost Golden Boy, I don’t think he’s going to fire Belicheck 

[BillsFan4]

I don’t think Belichick is done coaching yet, whether that’s in New England or elsewhere.

 

I’d be pretty surprised to see him fired, but who knows. I know Kraft has said he’d a PITA to deal with so maybe he does decide to move on. But I still think he’s back for next year at least.

 

If anything I think we will just see changes to the offensive coaching staff. I’ve heard Belichick is going to bring Bill O’Brien back to be OC.

[dollars 2 donuts]

17 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said:

I highly doubt it. Kraft already lost Golden Boy, I don’t think he’s going to fire Belicheck 

What does he gain by keeping him, though?

 

With the relative equivalent of 10 seasons Bill is 79-86 (I believe), with 2 playoff appearances (Cleveland in ‘95? And last year) and no division titles.

 

the emperor has no clothes as we all suspected.

 

 

3 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said:

I don’t think Belichick is done coaching yet, whether that’s in New England or elsewhere.

 

I’d be pretty surprised to see him fired, but who knows. I know Kraft has said he’d a PITA to deal with so maybe he does decide to move on. But I still think he’s back for next year at least.

 

If anything I think we will just see changes to the offensive coaching staff. I’ve heard Belichick is going to bring Bill O’Brien back to be OC.

 

That I think is more possible than him being in New England.

Edited December 26, 2022 by dollars 2 donuts

[SageAgainstTheMachine]

They should turn the corner but they won't.  The sheer arrogance of heading into a season with no leadership on offensive coaching would get all other 31 HCs fired. 

 

But with a fistful of SB rings?  Belichick will walk away when he wants to.

[Boatdrinks]

I’ve seen speculation by NFL media types that this could happen. It’s very possible depending how their end of season plays out imo. Of course it wouldn’t be reported as such by the team. It would be Bill has decided to “ step aside “ into an advisory role etc etc. would not be reported as a firing. Perhaps a “ retirement from coaching” or something to that effect. It’s pretty clear - even to those of us who can’t stand him- that the Patriot way was Tom Brady. Belichick has reverted to his pre Brady winning percentage. 

[Just Jack]

Would Sean Payton coach NE if BB retires/fired?

[Boatdrinks]

1 minute ago, Just Jack said:

Would Sean Payton coach NE if BB retires/fired?

I doubt it. I think he goes where he has a quality QB in place . 

[LEBills]

Belichick is 32 wins away from passing Shula for most wins all time. As crazy as it seems, I think Kraft will try to let him man the ship until he gets that record.

There May be some concessions Bill has to make - like hiring a real GM, OC and DC- but I think that would happen before Bill gets fired outright.

[Dablitzkrieg]

Belichick want that record.   Don't think he's going to retire until after

[Dan]

At the current pace... that’s 4 more years to get 32 more wins.  

[billsfan89]

Pats made the playoffs last year without Brady and are not tragic this year. It’s Billy B’s job for at least 2-3 more years.

[Warcodered]

38 minutes ago, Dablitzkrieg said:

Belichick want that record.   Don't think he's going to retire until after

Only reason I can see him keep going, can't see why else he wants to go through a full rebuild at his age.

[H2o]

I think they agree to part ways one way or another. Either Bill steps away on his own or the Pats flip him for draft picks like the Raiders did Gruden almost 20 years ago. Also, don't be surprised is Kraft goes all in on Sean Payton. 

[Mr. WEO]

1 hour ago, Just Jack said:

Would Sean Payton coach NE if BB retires/fired?

 

not for all the Vicodin in Southie...

[NoHuddleKelly12]

Mayhaps a mutual parting of the ways where BB doesn’t get officially canned…or, a voluntary relinquishing of GM duties at a minimum? 

[Haslett_Stomp]

McDaniels will go back to New England at some point.

[RoyBatty is alive]

Would be nice.

 

Just like Brady's last pass as a Patriot, threw a pick 6 to lose a playoff game, couldn't have scripted a better ending.