Bill Belichick, the 72-year-old coach with six Super Bowl wins under his belt, has reached out to the New York Jets about their coaching vacancy, according to multiple media outlets. The reports suggest that there were no formal discussions between Belichick and the Jets, despite the team’s recent coaching change.
Belichick’s past is well-documented, particularly his complicated history with Jets owner Woody Johnson. In 2000, Belichick infamously quit on the Jets just hours before he was set to take over as head coach. The move was reportedly due to a lack of interest in working for Johnson, who had recently purchased the team.
Belichick’s departure from the Jets led to several memorable moments, including the infamous “Spygate” scandal, which erupted seven years after his departure. The Jets accused Belichick of illegally videotaping their coaches during a game, a charge that has become synonymous with his tenure as Patriots coach.
The current coaching vacancy at the Jets was created after former head coach Robert Saleh was fired on October 7th. The team has since hired Jeff Ulbrich as interim head coach and Phil Salvage as general manager to help find a new leader for the franchise.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/dec/15/bill-belichick-new-york-jets-coaching-opening-reports