Belichick blasting Jets on live TV further proves he won’t coach there

Belichick blasting Jets on live TV further proves he won’t coach there originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

We understand why Bill Belichick was floated as a head coach candidate for the New York Jets after they fired Robert Saleh. Belichick is the most decorated coach on the free agent market, and perhaps he’d relish the opportunity to beat the team that fired him while working in the AFC East.

But if Belichick has any disdain for the New England Patriots after his January exit, it pales in comparison to his disdain for the Jets.

Exhibit A: Belichick’s comments on ESPN’s ManningCast during Monday night’s game between the Jets and Buffalo Bills. Here’s the former Patriots coach reacting to a pair of Jets penalties late in the second quarter:

“I’m not a big Jets fan, in case you don’t know that. I like Fireman Ed, but that’s it. Coach Saleh did a good job with that program. He brought in a culture, a level of toughness and competitiveness. … A little bit of a slow start, but I thought Coach Saleh really did a good job with this team, and they’re probably not that far away from winning.”

Peyton Manning gently tried to steer the conversation in another direction, but Belichick wasn’t done, calling out Jets owner Woody Johnson for what he clearly thought was a premature decision to fire Saleh.

“That’s kinda what it’s been there with the Jets,” Belichick added. “They’ve barely won over 30 percent in the last 10 years. The owner being the owner, just ready, fire, aim.”

Bill Belichick: “I’m not a big Jets fan, in case you don’t know that… I thought Coach Saleh really did a good job with this team… That’s kinda what it’s been there with the Jets. They’ve barely won over 30% in the last 10 years. The owner being the owner… ready, fire aim.” pic.twitter.com/p0Ek5RCuJg

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 15, 2024

You think that’s how Belichick would talk about his future employer?

For context, Belichick actually spent three seasons with the Jets as their…

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Publish date : 2024-10-15 13:39:17

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