The Atlanta Falcons interviewed many candidates for their head coaching job for 2024 before deciding to go with Raheem Morris to lead the team going forward. There was a lot of chatter however that NFL legend Bill Belichick would be the new head coach, and one of their star players bought into that story line. Rookie star running back Bijan Robinson thought he would be coached by Belichick this upcoming season.
Bijan Robinson Was Preparing for Bill Belichick to Be The Head Coach
In an interview Bijan expressed his prediction that Belichick would be his next head coach and that he was shocked that the team did not bring him in. He was quoted saying:
“That’s who I was expecting we were going to hire,” Robinson said in an appearance on Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed on Friday.
“I thought it was going to be Bill Belichick. Obviously, he’s the greatest coach of all time. I’m all for coaches that are strictly business and want to win right away. I’m used to it.”
These quotes are a bit awkward now that Morris will take over in Atlanta and Belichick will be jobless. It was reported that Belichick turned down the offer from the team as the Falcons were not prepared to offer Belichick all the power that he wanted. Either way, it appears that Bijan wanted Belichick in the building.
What Is Next For Legend Bill Belichick
Belichick did not get a coaching job this time around and it appears that he will sit out a year and make a return to NFL coaching next season, if he can get a job. It was reported that Belichick will be around the Washington Football program as his son got a job there as the defensive coordinator.
While Bijan wanted Belichick to be the Falcons head coach, Bill wanted more power over the team. While it has been shocking that the legendary coach did not get a job, there will be many teams that may be looking for a coach next season. Both the Philadelphia Eagles and The Dallas Cowboys were close to firing their coaches and if they do not produce this year they will be looking for new coaches in 2025. Belichick should be a top candidate for next year and will likely return to the league to pass Don Shula for the most wins ever.
Related: Bill Belichick Turned Down Atlanta Falcons Offer
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