Bill Belichick Next Team Odds: Sportsbooks Tab Chargers as Favorite Team to Land Belichick
The New England Patriots and Bill Belichick mutually parted ways on Thursday morning, sending shockwaves through the NFL. Where will the legendary coach head next? The sportsbooks are currently favoring the Chargers as the top destination, but there are several major options. Let's take a look at the latest odds for Bill Belichick's next team.
Peter Alexis - January 11, 2024, 10:30 AM EST
5 minBill Belichick Next Team Odds: Sportsbooks Tab Chargers as Favorite Team to Land Belichick
The New England Patriots decided to move in a different direction on Thursday morning, after months of speculation that the time had come in Foxborough. The Patriots will now commence their search for a new coach for the first time in 24 years, while Bill Belichick will journey off on his own.
The six-time Super Bowl champion head coach will now explore the open market as a free agent head coach. Belichick has 333 wins as a head coach, just 15 away from breaking Don Shula's all-time record. He could easily accomplish that in two seasons or less, but the question is which organization will get him there the quickest.
After all the success he has had, where will Bill Belichick go at this late stage in his career? The Los Angeles Chargers and Atlanta Falcons have been noted as some of the best landing spots, but everything is on the table for the Hall of Fame coach. Let's explore the most likely teams and latest odds for Bill Belichick's next team.
Bill Belichick Next Team Odds
Team | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
Not Coach of NFL Team | +175 | 36.4% |
Los Angeles Chargers | +200 | 33.3% |
Washington Commanders | +400 | 20% |
Atlanta Falcons | +400 | 20% |
Any Other NFL team | +800 | 11.1% |
Tennessee Titans | +800 | 11.1% |
Carolina Panthers +1200 | +1200 | 7.7% |
The current leading odds have Belichick not coaching a team next year. While it is certainly possible that he elects to sit a year out or retire altogether, it doesn't seem like Belichick is ready to hang it up quite yet. Keep in mind, these odds are rapidly shifting by the hour, and could be completely different tomorrow after more information comes out about Belichick's plans and desires.
After the last two disastrous seasons in Foxborough, it has become evident that Belichick will need to be with a team with a solid quarterback already in play. He is not trying to rebuild a team like the Carolina Panthers and deal with the offensive miscues that come with a struggling team. By those qualifications, the teams that make the most sense are the Los Angeles Chargers and Atlanta Falcons.
Los Angeles Chargers (+200)
The Los Angeles Chargers have a talented roster led by Justin Herbert and Keenan Allen, but they are plagued by an impending salary cap disaster. The Chargers are currently $27 million over the cap, and will have to decide who they are resigning. Austin Ekeler is in a contract year and is unlikely to return at this time, as well as several other big names. Belichick has been the GM of the Patriots for a long time, but it is highly unlikely he will continue that level of involvement with a new franchise. He will need as solid of a roster as possible for a team in win-now mode, so it will depend if the Chargers can sort out their current situation without losing too many major pieces.
Atlanta Falcons (+400)
On the other side, the Falcons are a tricky situation and are probably a quarterback away from being one of the most potent offenses in the NFL. Atlanta is stacked with skill players including Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and Drake London. Desmond Ridder struggled at QB, but he can be replaced with one strong move in free agency or the draft. They also have a solid defense that Belichick would enjoy, something that's been a staple of his success in New England. The Falcons finished 11th in total defense, and would likely only improve under his system.
Does Belichick run the risk of joining a Falcons team with a quarterback issue, or does he head to the Chargers and work with their pre-built roster and take Justin Herbert on a playoff run? The latest odds may favor a move to LA, but there are a lot of factors at play as he makes his decision in the coming weeks, if he returns to the sideline at all for next year.
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