Bill Belichick might not be a shoo-in to become the Falcons’ next head coach.
The legendary coach’s candidacy for Atlanta’s gig has “lost momentum in the past week,” The Athletic reported Tuesday.
After he and the Patriots parted ways on Jan. 11, Belichick interviewed with the Falcons twice in just over a week. He first spoke with the team on Jan. 15, reportedly meeting with Arthur Blank on the owner’s private yacht in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Belichick interviewed with the team again on Jan. 19, reportedly meeting with Falcons CEO Rich McKay and general manager Terry Fotenot in addition to Blank.
Bill Belichick to the Atlanta Falcons after Patriots exit?
The Falcons were quickly viewed as the favorite by both insiders and the betting market to land Belichick due to how swiftly they acted in meeting with him. However, Atlanta has interviewed four other candidates since its second meeting with Belichick on Friday, a possible sign that the six-time Super Bowl winner isn’t a lock to land the job.
In addition to Belichick, the Falcons reportedly plan to conduct second interviews with Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, Ravens assistant head coach/defensive line coach Anthony Weaver, Ravens DC Mike Macdonald, Panthers DC Ejiro Evero, Lions OC Ben Johnson and Lions DC Aaron Glenn. The Falcons also have interviewed or reportedly plan to interview former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, Bills interim OC Joe Brady and 49ers DC Steve Wilks.
As for Belichick, the 72-year-old has spoken only with the Falcons since his departure from the Patriots even though seven other head coaching positions have opened up this offseason. The Commanders, Panthers, Seahawks and Chargers are the four other teams without a head coach after the Titans reportedly hired Bengals OC Brian Callahan on Monday. Earlier this month, the Patriots hired Jerod Mayo to replace Belichick and the Raiders promoted Antonio…
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