BILL Belichick has no plans to return to the NFL and rescue the New York Jets, sources have told The U.S. Sun.
Many had tipped the legendary, multiple Super Bowl-winning coach to replace Robert Saleh.
Bill Belichick has made a decision over New York Jets head coach role interest[/caption]
Robert Saleh was fired by the New York Jets earlier this week, in a shock to the NFL[/caption]
He was brutally axed this week by the front office after an uninspiring 2-3 start to the season.
But The U.S. Sun has spoken to two close friends of the 72-year-old, who stress that Belichick loves time away from the grind of the NFL season and is happy “enjoying the matches as a fan.”
The Jets have put defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich in charge until the end of the season.
But owner Woody Johnson is fully aware that the six-time Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots legend is available.
Once news of Saleh’s sacking broke, one of the insiders revealed Belichick’s phone was ringing off the hook.
But jumping into a team mid-season “isn’t his style,” he will wait to see what offers arrive ahead of the next campaign.
“He wouldn’t jump on a project like this and just try to be the new captain of a ship that is going through the storm, ” stressed the insider.
“It’s not worth the risk, and he is enjoying life a different way for the moment, so he wants to focus on that.”
Belichick has been pictured enjoying a new romance with 23-year-old Jordon Hudson following his split from wife Linda Holliday.
He has been doing some NFL punditry and even starring in commercials.
“Bill is living his best life, making tons of money and not stressing about anything; why would he change that for now?.” added the source.
“He is happy, and that is all that matters for him now, and he is doing the right thing.”
Belichick boasted an incredible 302-165 regular season record as a coach, spending 23 years in New England following two years as assistant head coach at the Jets between 1997 and 1999.
One of his former coaches at the Patriots, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said they recently spoke about just how much fun it’s been to step away from the limelight and how his new girlfriend has given him a fresh “breeze” in his life.
‘Bill Belichick is a hypocrite’
Bill Belichick has been labeled a hypocrite for taking up a career in media.
The former New England Patriots coach will work for ESPN and The CW’s Inside the NFL.
But Andrew Perloff, who co-hosts The Maggie and Perloff Show on Sirius XM, took exception.
“Networks have to stop hiring Bill Belichick,” Perloff said.
“Someone who openly mocked the media for two decades as head coach of the New England Patriots shouldn’t be able to walk right in and get multiple media jobs.
“He never said anything useful as an NFL coach and now he’s going to get paid talk?
“As brilliant as Belichick is, find someone else.”
He also insisted there was no chance of him coaching in New York, considering his New England past.
“Bill is clear about his preferences, and he is a loyal guy.
“He wouldn’t try to get a coaching spot in any New York team.
“They have always been huge rivals of his beloved Patriots,” said the friend.
“He wouldn’t want to deal with this and the New York media and fan base; that is very intense. He is a Patriot legend for life; he wouldn’t betray his love for New England and the legacy he built there.”
However, the source thinks Belichick could return to the NFL – one day.
“He went through so much, even more in the last few years with the Patriots, that he wants to just enjoy life off the coaching world, at least for now, ” added the insider.
“He has everything he needs now: a girl, money, a great life doing TV and commercials; he is living like a 25-year-old man.
“It’s every man’s dream.”
Belichick has been spending more time with his girlfriend Jordon Hudson, 23[/caption]
