Massive Shakeup in Bill Belichick Next Team Odds Sees NFC Squad Climb
Bill Belichick is on the market for first time in 24 years after departing from the New England Patriots on Jan. 7. The future Hall-of-Fame coach is just 15 wins away from breaking Don Shula's all-time head coaching record of 347 wins.
Several teams are linked to the 71-year-old coach due to his extensive resume.
A week ago, the odds on DraftKings Sportsbook favored Belichick becoming the next HC of the Los Angeles Chargers.
Odds at @DKSportsbook on where Bill Belichick will coach in Week 1 next season:
— Ben Fawkes (@BFawkes22) January 9, 2024
LA Chargers +200
Patriots +300
Falcons +500
Commanders +600
Not HC of an NFL team +700
Panthers 10-1
Field 10-1
Titans 18-1
NY Giants 22-1
Saints 25-1
NY Jets 35-1
However, on Monday, Belichick completed an interview with the Atlanta Falcons. There's since been a massive shift in the odds of where the eight-time Super Bowl champion would be coaching in 2024.
Atlanta is now tied for the favorite (with the any other NFL team option) at +125. Meanwhile, no other team in the league is better than +1000. (Note: these odds are only available in certain markets.)
The Falcons have an abundance of young offensive skilled players who have flashed. That is where Belichick seemed to have some trouble during his last few years in New England. With the likes of Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts and Drake London already in Atlanta, the Tennessee native wouldn't have to retool the entire offense.
Even Rob Gronkowski hinted at Atlanta's pursuit of his former coach.
"Don't expect Coach Belichick to be done from here on out. He's coming back with vengeance. And I've been hearing on the streets the Atlanta Falcons are coming in hot for Coach Belichick."@RobGronkowski shares his thoughts on what's next for Bill Belichick ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/S9BgqAv1lY
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 14, 2024
This is something fans should keep a close eye on. Gronkowski and Belichick always had a strong bond and he alluded to Belichick having the fire to coach in this league going forward. Nothing is set in stone since it's still early in the head coaching search, but Belichick and Atlanta may be due for a mutual agreement down the line.
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