Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio suggests that legendary coach Bill Belichick may have a hidden motivation to return to the NFL: revenge. Florio believes Belichick will be a top candidate for upcoming coaching vacancies, with the Dallas Cowboys being his most attractive destination.
According to Florio, Belichick’s desire to “one-up” New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, fueled by bad blood between Kraft and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, drives this interest. By joining the Cowboys, Belichick would have the opportunity to prove himself against his former employer.
Florio acknowledges that Jones’s reputation for being frugal might hinder Belichick’s potential interest, but suggests that the chance to outdo Kraft and the Patriots could outweigh financial considerations. This theory gains traction from Belichick’s recent comments about the Cowboys, sparking speculation about his potential interest in replacing Mike McCarthy.
Despite Jones’s public endorsement of McCarthy after last season’s playoff exit, Florio’s hypothesis raises intriguing questions. Would Belichick’s thirst for revenge and competitive drive lead him to the Cowboys? Can Jones and the Cowboys organization lure Belichick with the promise of outshining his former team? The possibility of Belichick joining the Cowboys adds an exciting layer to the NFL’s coaching landscape.
