Despite building his own formidable media presence, including launching an “Instaface” account, Bill Belichick remains, at his core, a coach. His venture into the media world has been noteworthy, but it hasn’t shifted his true passion.
According to those closest to him, despite his expanding media résumé, the legendary six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach is still eyeing a return to the sidelines in 2025. However, Belichick is selective; he’s only interested in making a comeback if the right opportunities present themselves—specifically, positions with strong teams and promising prospects.
Sources suggest that Belichick is likely to be highly selective about his next coaching role if and when he returns to the sidelines.
This past offseason, Belichick had several opportunities to join the coaching staff, with offers for roles such as defensive coordinator or a high-profile assistant. Among the teams showing interest was the San Francisco 49ers, with head coach Kyle Shanahan confirming they considered him for their open defensive coordinator position. The Los Angeles Rams also expressed interest, according to league insiders.
The Rams found themselves with a defensive coordinator vacancy after Raheem Morris departed to become the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Among the candidates on Los Angeles’ wish list was none other than Bill Belichick. However, he opted to take his career in a different direction this season.
For the first time in nearly 25 years, Belichick won’t be on the Patriots’ sideline when New England opens its season in Cincinnati against the Bengals. The last time the Patriots had a different head coach, their current head coach, Jerod Mayo, was just 13 years old.
Instead of preparing for game day, Belichick will be gearing up for Monday night’s “ManningCast,” where he is set to make regular appearances as part of his expanding media portfolio. Alongside this, he serves as a strategic adviser for The 33rd Team, a media and technology company that focuses on football analysis.
Belichick also appears weekly on “The Pat McAfee Show” and will co-host a Friday show with Peyton Manning, breaking down the upcoming “Monday Night Football” matchups. As an analyst on “Inside the NFL” and the host of his football show on YouTube TV, Belichick is continuing to make waves in the media world.
Sources indicate that Belichick is unlikely to join Threads, despite recently making his debut on Instagram. Interestingly, the man once known for his reluctance to engage with the media has now emerged as a major figure in it.
However, this newfound media presence may be temporary. Belichick still hopes to return as a head coach in 2025, but only if the right opportunity comes along. Through his various media projects, he remains closely connected to the league, monitoring players and keeping himself prepared for a potential coaching comeback.
Belichick and the Patriots parted ways after the 2023 season, bringing an end to his remarkable 24-year tenure with the team. During his time in New England, he led the franchise to six Super Bowl titles and secured 296 wins (including playoffs), the second-most with one team in NFL history, trailing only George Halas, who had 324 wins with the Chicago Bears. In total, Belichick’s 333 coaching victories (including playoffs) rank second all-time, just behind Don Shula’s 347.
At 72, Belichick has also made his mark in broadcasting, having been nominated for a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Studio Analyst for his work on the 2019 NFL Films series “NFL 100 All-Time Team,” which aired on NFL Network.
