Overview
- The Falcons, Browns, Raiders and Cardinals dismissed head coaches at season's end, with earlier midseason moves by the Giants and Titans bringing this hiring cycle to six openings.
- On SiriusXM's Let's Go! with Jim Gray, Bill Belichick said, "Nothing’s changed... I’m here in North Carolina," indicating he is not seeking NFL interviews.
- Belichick discussed the broader fallout of firings, noting the effects on assistants, support staff, players and their families.
- He remains 15 wins shy of Don Shula's all-time NFL victories mark, and reports indicate a $1 million buyout would apply if he left UNC for an NFL job.
- Previous reports mentioned exploratory interest from some teams, while analysts suggest the vacancies could prompt quarterback decisions for the Raiders, Cardinals and Falcons.