Because Bill Belichick turned 69 this spring and once said he wouldn’t be coaching into his 70s like former Bills boss Marv Levy – a comment he backtracked from in a WEEI interview in the fall of 2019 -- there has been a lot of talk about the future of the head coaching job in New England.
How long does Belichick have left on the Gillette Stadium sideline?
Who might replace him? Could he be grooming one of his sons or one of his most trusted assistants like Josh McDaniels or Matt Patricia?
According to someone who might know a little something, Belichick shows no signs of slowing down.
Patriots safeties coach Brian Belichick, Bill Belichick’s youngest child, says he’s seen no indication his dad is nearing the end of his coaching line.
“Certainly not. Certainly not,” the younger Belichick declared Thursday afternoon in a rare Zoom with reporters. “He’s all over it. I definitely haven’t seen any let-up. He’s as committed to this team as anyone in the organization and that’s why he’s such a great leader to follow at the head of it. Because we all know he sets the standard that we all try to live up to. And he has a high standard for himself and for everyone on the team, players and coaches. But the standard he has for himself is what sets everyone else to try to follow it. It’s been the same ever since I’ve known him. It’s the same this year.”