In the shadow of the passing of Don Shula, one of the greatest coaches in NFL history, it was hard to keep from thinking about Bill Belichick on Monday.
We’re entering the era of Belichick’s career where chasing Shula is going to become a focal point. Super Bowls will still be a measure for the New England Patriots head coach, but Belichick is 68 years old and has accomplished everything imaginable up to this point. His legacy is secure. He’s an instant Hall of Famer. Other than rebuilding a franchise and showing he can have sustained success without Tom Brady, there aren’t many peaks left that can be historically meaningful.