Rumor: Bill Belichick will return to coach in 2025
On Wednesday’s Zolak & Bertrand program, Zo drops a piece of information hinting that Bill Belichick could return to coaching in 2025.
Belichick Returning in 2025?
Parts of conversation abbreviated for clarity.
Bertrand: Tom Pelissero said earlier this week that Bill Belichick intends to resume coaching in 2025. Why do you think it is that Tom Pelissero is out there saying this at this moment in time? Is it because Bill Belichick has added those media responsibilities that he’s put on his plate?
Zolak: I don’t think it’s about the added media responsibility. I think Bill wants to coach.
The question is—the longer he stays out and the more of these gigs he gets—does it, sort of, push him away from the game? I mean, he’s around the game right now, talking about the game. That’s what he’s doing media for.
I talked to somebody close to Belichick and they said Bill wants that [Shula] record. That’s important to him.
Bertrand: When did you talk to this person?
Zolak: This week. I said the same thing on the show earlier this week.
Bertrand: Yeah, I know. I’m just reiterating it.
Zolak: Yeah, it was this week. The beginning of this week.
Bertrand: Someone close to Bill told Zo earlier this week that he intends to go for that record.
Zolak: I wouldn’t say close to Bill but knows Bill very well.
Bertrand: Okay, but you wouldn’t mention it if you didn’t believe it was real. And coming from Bill?
Zolak: Correct.
Bertrand: That’s authentic. Not just someone throwing crap against the wall.
Zolak: Not some random dude like, “Yeah, hey, man, yes, he’s going to coach again.” No, it wasn’t that.
Bertrand: It was someone who indicated that he is going to get that record. Bill wants that record.
Zolak: Yeah and he’s not a mid-year pickup guy from some NFL team.
Bertrand: That’s oddly specific but good to know he’s not a mid-year pickup guy. But he wants the record.
And, wait a minute, It sounds like you’re saying the same things that we just heard from Tom Pelissero. Bill wants to go to a good program where he can set up his system.
It’s almost like Bill is letting everybody know that he intends to coach in 2025.
Zolak: “Don’t forget about me.”
Bertrand: He’s heard what people have said in the last couple of weeks as he has continued to add media jobs to his schedule. Critics say “This guy is going to get cushy and be done.”
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Teams that have won consecutive championships since 2000
When each team starts a new season they all have the same goal in common….to win a championship. For most that goal doesn’t get achieved but for one team the goal does get achieved. Some teams have been built so well that they win championships in consecutive seasons. Below is a list of teams in the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), and National Hockey League (NHL), the four major sports in America, that have won championships in consecutive seasons since 2000.
But before the consecutive champs, here’s some info on the current champions in these sports….
The Kansas City Chiefs won their fourth Super Bowl in franchise history during the 2023 season with an overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. The Chiefs will appear on this list as they followed up their Super Bowl win in Super Bowl 57 with a successful title defense.
The Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA Championship in 2024. The Celtics won the NBA Finals in five games over the Dallas Mavericks to win their 18th title and break a tie with the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers for most NBA titles.
The Texas Rangers won their first World Series title in 2023. The Rangers took down the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games to claim their first fall classic victory.
The Florida Panthers won their first Stanley Cup in 2024. The Panthers rebounded from a Cup Final loss in 2023 to the Vegas Golden Knights and took down the Edmonton Oilers in seven games to win the Cup for the first time ever.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS – Super Bowl XXXVIII and Super Bowl XXXIX
JACKSONVILLE, FL – FEBRUARY 06: Rodney Harrison #37 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium on February 6, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Patriots defeated the Eagles 24-21. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XXXVIII – Defeated the Carolina Panthers 32-29
Super Bowl XXXIX – Defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21
LOS ANGELES LAKERS – 2009 and 2010
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
2009 NBA Finals – Defeated the Orlando Magic in five games
2010 NBA Finals – Defeated the Boston Celtics in seven games
MIAMI HEAT – 2012 and 2013
MIAMI, FL – JUNE 20: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat reacts in the third quarter while taking on the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the 2013 NBA Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena on June 20, 2013 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2012 NBA Finals – Defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games
2013 NBA Finals – Defeated the San Antonio Spurs in seven games
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS – 2016 and 2017
SAN JOSE, CA – JUNE 12: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates by hoisting the Stanley Cup after their 3-1 victory to win the Stanley Cup against the San Jose Sharks in Game Six of the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center on June 12, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
2016 Stanley Cup Final – Defeated the San Jose Sharks in six games
2017 Stanley Cup Final – Defeated the Nashville Predators in six games
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS – 2017 and 2018
CLEVELAND, OH – JUNE 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to win the 2018 NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
2017 NBA Finals – Defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games
2018 NBA Finals – Defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in four games
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING – 2020 and 2021
Sep 28, 2020; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate winning the Stanley Cup in game six of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final after defeating the Dallas Stars at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
2020 Stanley Cup Final – Defeated the Dallas Stars in six games
2021 Stanley Cup Final – Defeated the Montreal Canadiens in five games
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Super Bowl LVII and Super Bowl LVIII
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVII – Defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35
Super Bowl LVIII – Defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime
