Bill Belichick

One of the greatest coaches in NFL history, Bill Belichick won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants under the tutelage of Bill Parcells. He spent time on the staff of the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, and New York Jets before accepting the position of head coach for New England in 2000.

Belichick began leading the Patriots the same year the team drafted a not-so-impressive quarterback named Tom Brady. The duo went on to win six Super Bowls together for the Patriots. Many elements have contributed to Belichick's success; one being his ability to act as general manager of his New England team thanks to owner Robert Kraft. Belichick is the NFL's longest-tenured active head coach with three NFL Coach of the Year honors to his name.

  • Birthday: April 16, 1952
  • Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
  • College: Wesleyan University
  • Height: 5'11”
  • Spouse: Debby Clarke Belichick (m. 1977–2006)
  • Children: Stephen Belichick, Brian Belichick, and Amanda Belichick
  • Number of Super Bowl wins: six
  • Number of Super Bowl appearances: nine

Visit Bill Belichick's profile on Pro-Football-Reference.com.

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Marlon Humphrey Uses Current NFL Coaching Cycle To Taunt Bill Belichick's Over His Success With Tom Brady Vs. Without

Bill Belichick will not be a head coach in the National Football League for the first time since 2000 during the upcoming season. Marlon Humphrey is using the lack of new job as an indictment on his legacy. The Ravens cornerback related Belichick's unemployment back to his stance on the never-ending debate about the former […]

Grayson Weir • 02 Feb 2024
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick may seem serious, but he once presided over a raucous fraternity.
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Bill Belichick Was Once the President of a Hard-Partying College Fraternity

Bill Belichick might be all-business as an NFL head coach, but he once served as the president of a hard-partying college fraternity.

Joe Kozlowski • 11 Jan 2024
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick stands on the sideline.
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Are We Watching Bill Belichick's Legacy Crumble Right Before Our Eyes?

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick isn't as good as his resume says.

Mike Thomas • 08 Oct 2023
Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall of the New York Jets celebrate.
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The New England Patriots 15-Game Win Streak Over the Jets Could've Been 19 if Not for Bill Belichick’s Bizarre Call In 2015

The New England Patriots have now beaten the New York Jets 15 straight times after an ugly victory Sunday.

Mike Thomas • 25 Sep 2023
Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots walks on the sideline before the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans.
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Richard Sherman Doesn't Hold Back While Blasting Bill Belichick, and He's Not Wrong

According to Richard Sherman, Bill Belichick isn't held to the same standard as other NFL coaches.

Mike Thomas • 02 Sep 2023
Bill Belichick and Mac Jones ahead of a Patriots-Dolphins matchup in September 2022
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An Old Friend Just Opened the Door for Bill Belichick to Make Things Right With Mac Jones

Bill Belichick needs to take advantage of his former employee releasing DeAndre Hopkins.

Stephen Sheehan • 30 May 2023
Christian Gonzalez poses with Roger Goodell
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Robert Kraft's Assessment of the New England Patriots' 2023 Draft Class is Further Proof of Plummeting Standards in Foxborough

Think it's a good thing Robert Kraft is singing the draft class' praises? Think again.

Stephen Sheehan • 18 May 2023
Aaron Rodgers during his introductory press conference with the New York Jets
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Aaron Rodgers Has Already Fallen Victim to Bill Belichick's Hatred for the New York Jets

Bill Belichick's disdain for the New York Jets has already affected Aaron Rodgers.

Stephen Sheehan • 12 May 2023
Bill Belichick during a Patriots-Raiders matchup in December 2022
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Bill Belichick’s Backwards Way of Roster Building Should Make Patriots Fans More Pessimistic Than Ever

Bill Belichick is building the New England Patriots' roster like it's 2003 — not 2023.

Stephen Sheehan • 05 May 2023
Bill Belichick ahead of a Patriots-Raiders matchup in December 2022
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The New England Patriots Are Already the Biggest Losers of the Aaron Rodgers Trade — And It Could Get Worse

The New England Patriots certainly didn't benefit from the Aaron Rodgers trade involving the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers.

Stephen Sheehan • 25 Apr 2023