Belichick Out as Patriots Coach, According to NFL.com

Belichick Out as Patriots Coach, According to NFL.com

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots have mutually agreed to part ways after 24 seasons, according to NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Under Belichick, the Patriots won six Super Bowls, tied for most by a franchise in NFL history, with nine Super Bowl appearances. 

The terms of the departure have not been disclosed.

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Coaching Experience

As Head Coach:

New England Patriots (2000-Present): His most notable and decorated stint, leading the Patriots to 6 Super Bowl victories, 6 AFC Championships, and 17 division titles.
Cleveland Browns (1991-1995): His first head coaching job, compiling a 36-44 record and laying the foundation for his future success.

As Assistant Coach:

New York Giants (1979-1990): Began as a special teams assistant and rose to defensive coordinator under Bill Parcells, winning two Super Bowls (XXI and XXV).
Denver Broncos (1978): Assistant special teams coach and defensive assistant under Red Miller.
Detroit Lions (1976-1977): Assistant special teams coach and receivers coach.
Baltimore Colts (1975): Special assistant under coach Ted Marchibroda.

Additional roles:

Defensive Coordinator, New York Jets (1997-1999): Worked under Bill Parcells again, helping improve the Jets' defense.
Assistant Head Coach/Secondary, New England Patriots (1996): Briefly joined the Patriots before taking the Browns head coaching job.

 

Overall Record:

Regular Season: 266-121-0 (68.9% win rate)
Playoffs: 31-13 (70.5% win rate)
Super Bowls: 6-3 

Notable Achievements:

Most career wins for a head coach: 333 (including regular season and playoffs)
Most Super Bowl wins by a head coach: 6 (tied with Don Shula)
Most Super Bowl appearances by a head coach: 9 (tied with Tom Landry)
NFL Coach of the Year award: 3 times (2003, 2007, 2010)

Team Success:

Head Coach for the New England Patriots since 2000: led them to 6 Super Bowl victories (2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, 2018)
Coached 22 Pro Bowl players and 7 NFL MVPs: including Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman, and Randy Moss
Built a sustained dynasty: the Patriots won 6 AFC Championships and 17 division titles under Belichick's leadership