Albert Breer doubts Patriots will fire Bill Belichick but suggests possible 2024 exit scenario
Albert Breer from theMMQB.com believes it’s highly unlikely that Bill Belichick will be fired from the New England Patriots. During his weekly segment with Toucher & Rich, He explains that while there might be some frustration from the Krafts (the team’s owners), it’s more likely that organizational restructuring is on the horizon. This restructuring could happen either before or after Belichick leaves, but it’s almost certain that the next head coach won’t have as much power as Belichick currently does.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 11: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the preseason game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 11, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
“I think organizational restructuring is coming regardless. The question is, does it come before or after Bill Belichick leaves? But there is no way that the next head coach here is going to have the amount of power that Bill has just not going to happen in this day and age. It’s too much. Especially if it’s like a first-time head coach, like Jerod Mayo.”
There could be changes in the personnel department, possibly with the addition of a traditional general manager. The only scenario where Breer could envision Belichick not being with the team in 2024 is if Robert Kraft decides that immediate organizational restructuring is necessary due to the state of the team’s roster. This restructuring might involve reducing Belichick’s authority and empowering others within the organization, which could lead to Belichick choosing to leave.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 24: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on in the second half of a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
“The one scenario where I could see Bill not being here in 2024 is if Robert Kraft decides that organizational restructuring based on the state of the roster has to happen right now. And if it has to happen right now, that means taking the hammer away from Bill Belichick and empowering or adding to both the personnel department, maybe hiring a more traditional GM or empowering macro or doing something that changes the dynamic for Bill Belichick. And then at that point, there’s Belichick throwing his hands up and saying, I’m out of here.”
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams and head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs shake hands before a game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)
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John Harbaugh – Baltimore Ravens
Sean McVay – Los Angeles Rams
Kyle Shanahan – San Francisco 49ers
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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 01: Head coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills watches game action against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
Sean McDermott – Buffalo Bills
Zac Taylor – Cincinnati Bengals
Matt LaFleur – Green Bay Packers
DeMeco Ryans – Houston Texans
Shane Steichen – Indianapolis Colts
Mike McDaniel – Miami Dolphins
Mike Tomlin – Pittsburgh Steelers
Pete Carroll – Seattle Seahawks
Mike Vrabel – Tennessee Titans
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – NOVEMBER 04: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers shakes hands with head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots after the Patriots defeated the Packers 31-17 at Gillette Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Jonathan Gannon – Arizona Cardinals
Arthur Smith – Atlanta Falcons
Mike McCarthy – Dallas Cowboys
Dan Campbell – Detroit Lions
Doug Pedersen – Jacksonville Jaguars
Kevin O’Connell – Minnesota Vikings
Brian Daboll – New York Giants
Nick Sirianni – Philadelphia Eagles
Ron Rivers – Washington Commanders
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 24: Head coach Frank Reich of the Carolina Panthers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 24, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Frank Reich – Carolina Panthers
Kevin Stefanski – Cleveland Browns
Robert Saleh – New York Jets
Todd Bowles – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 07: Head coach Josh McDaniels of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the game at Allegiant Stadium on January 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)
Matt Eberflus – Chicago Bears
Sean Payton (the current version of him) – Denver Broncos
Josh McDaniels – Las Vegas Raiders
Brandon Staley – Los Angeles Chargers
Dennis Allen – New Orleans Saints
