If the New England Patriots were to move on from Bill Belichick, that decision likely would not come until the offseason.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft “is not inclined to fire Bill Belichick midseason,” according to a report Sunday from NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
In explaining why, Rapoport mentioned both Belichick’s unparalleled resume and Kraft’s desire to receive compensation if Belichick chooses to coach elsewhere in 2024. The 71-year-old coach reportedly signed a new contract this past offseason that runs at least through this season and next.
“There’s a lot of reasons why it makes no sense to fire Bill Belichick midseason,” Rapoport said on NFL Network.