Could Bill Belichick be headed for the NFC South? The Atlanta Falcons are preparing for a second interview with the longtime New England Patriots head coach, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who adds that Belichick met with Falcons owner Arthur Blank one-on-one and that “things are ramping up” in discussions between the two parties.
The New Orleans Saints beat the snot out of Tom Brady for several years to close out his career. Maybe they’ll get a chance at taking on another Patriots legend in Belichick twice a season, too, after beating his team 34-0 early in the 2023 campaign.
How the organization would shake out with Belichick at the top is curious. It might not mean anything good for Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, the former Saints pro scouting director, if Belichick wants the same control over personnel. Fontenot has built a strong roster on both sides of the ball but he hasn’t found a quarterback who can lead them. If Belichick gets that right, Atlanta could continue to challenge New Orleans for years to come.
