Bill Belichick and the Jacksonville Jaguars. It's not a pairing many would've imagined a few years ago, but the NFL is full of surprises, and the Jags might be desperate enough to roll the dice. After all, they've hit rock bottom with Doug Pederson this season, sitting at a miserable 2-9 and coming off a 52-6 shellacking at the hands of the Detroit Lions. A change seems inevitable.
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Here's where it gets interesting. Dianna Russini from The Athletic sees Jacksonville as a possible landing spot for Belichick. But there's a catch—Trent Baalke. Belichick and Baalke have history from their Jets days, but whether that history leads to collaboration or conflict remains to be seen. Belichick's track record suggests he'll want control of personnel decisions, and that could make Baalke's presence a dealbreaker.
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Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk floated the idea of the two working together, but realistically, if Jacksonville goes after Belichick, it might mean a clean slate at both head coach and GM. The Jaguars need a culture reset, and bringing in Belichick would send a loud message about changing the trajectory of the franchise.
The question is whether Belichick would even entertain Jacksonville. At 72, he's probably eyeing a team closer to contention, one where his legacy and final chapters can be cemented. But if the appeal of less media pressure outweighs the allure of a high-profile gig, the Jags could be a dark horse. Belichick in teal? It sounds strange, but stranger things have happened in the NFL.
