So, now that the New England Patriots are officially moving on without Bill Belichick, where could the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach go next? Well, according to one league insider, don’t expect it to be Charlotte, N.C.
Following Thursday’s mutual parting of ways, ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler tried to play matchmaker between Belichick and the seven current head-coaching vacancies. When it comes to the Carolina Panthers, Fowler probably thinks Bill should swipe left.
He writes of Carolina:
Might be the least likely fit, as owner David Tepper and Belichick do not seem like a match. Carolina seems intrigued by the idea of a young offensive head coach and general manager with an analytical or salary cap background. Plus, the Panthers’ roster is at least a year away.
This past Sunday, Joe Person of The Athletic reported that Belichick has actually “asked others” about Tepper and the Panthers. But, as Fowler suggests, the 71-year-old may prefer to find himself in a win-now situation.
And after finishing at 2-15, the Panthers are a long ways away from winning now.
