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NFL Rumors: Belichick Unlikely to Pair with Jags GM Baalke If Doug Pederson Fired

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On Sunday night, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported that "there was a belief in some circles" that general manager Trent Baalke could "survive into next year as part of a package deal" with Bill Belichick, presuming that Doug Pederson is fired amid the team's 2-9 start.

Multiple reports have since suggested that such a pairing is unlikely, however.

Albert Breer of SI.com wrote that he believes Belichick "will listen" if offered the Jaguars' coaching job, "given his relationship with Shad Khan's son, Tony, as long as he can set it up the way he wants.