Breaking the Belichick Legacy: Steve Belichick’s New Chapter in Coaching

Steve Belichick is making a name for himself in the world of college coaching with the University of Washington, a path his father Bill Belichick never pursued. Despite being known for their serious demeanor, the Belichick family has shown a dry sense of humor, as seen in a recent news conference where Steve Belichick, along with fellow coaches Jedd Fisch and Brennan Carroll, discussed their famous fathers.

During the conference, Steve Belichick took a humorous approach when asked about the differences between himself and his father. He joked that he had a job while his father didn’t. Meanwhile, Carroll diplomatically mentioned that he was his “mother’s son” to avoid any awkwardness. Despite this, Steve expressed admiration for his father as a mentor but emphasized that he was his own person and looking forward to working with the team at Washington.

After leaving the New England Patriots after 24 seasons as head coach, Bill Belichick has been out of the NFL coaching scene for the first time since 1974. Although he interviewed for one head-coaching position with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, he was not selected for the job. While there have been rumors of potential media roles for Bill Belichick, it is likely that he will have to wait until next offseason to find his next coaching opportunity in the NFL. In the meantime, Steve Belichick’s joke about his father not having a job remains true.