The New England Patriots will have to say goodbye to another member of their coaching staff. Steve Belichick, who has most recently served as linebackers coach and was the team’s de facto co-defensive coordinator alongside new head coach Jerod Mayo, is reportedly expected to take a position with the University of Washington.
The 36-year-old indeed taking his talents elsewhere would create quite a sizable hole on the Patriots coaching staff. So with that said, here is a big-picture look at what Belichick’s departure would mean for the team.