The bombshell news of the New York Jets firing Robert Saleh as head coach hasn’t even fully sunk in yet, and fans are already dreaming up the possibility of Bill Belichick wearing a green hoodie.
After parting ways with the New England Patriots back in January, Belichick has been doing the media rounds as an NFL analyst. The former legendary head coach has excelled greatly at the craft, but there’s no question that his heart truly lies in coaching.
He also has the motivation of being only 15 wins away from breaking Don Schula’s all-time wins record.
The former Patriots coach didn’t land a job in this coaching cycle, but there could be other opportunities in 2025. Some have wondered if the Dallas Cowboys would be a good landing spot if the team decides to move on from Mike McCarthy. However, the Jets could be interesting as well given Belichick’s history with the franchise.
Belichick, who was the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for the Jets, was traded to New England by the team in exchange for a 2000 first-round draft pick. That was the move that kick-started the greatest dynasty in NFL history.
Could Belichick return to the Jets as a rival for the Patriots in 2025? The social media reaction to Saleh’s firing is pumping up the possibility.