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

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New England Patriots' Matt Patricia, senior football advisor/offensive line coach, talks to quarterback Mac Jones.
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Patriots Week 2 Win Was in Spite of Mac Jones, Not Because of Him, According to NFL Insider Albert Breer

The Patriots got their first win of the season in Week 2, but one NFL insider says it wasn't because of what Mac Jones did vs. the Steelers.

Tim Crean • 21 Sep 2022
Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during warm-up before a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Bill Belichick and the Patriots Brace for Gronk-like Figure Against the Steelers

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick had some high praise for one of the Pittsburgh Steelers receivers.

Mike Thomas • 18 Sep 2022
Bill Belichick and Mac Jones following a Patriots-Saints game in September 2021
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Bill Belichick Needs to Bring Back Another Familiar Face Before Mac Jones and the Patriots Fall Apart

Bill Belichick needs to bring back an old friend to help Mac Jones and the Patriots before it's too late.

Stephen Sheehan • 16 Sep 2022
Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 11, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Overreaction or Truth? ‘It's Over' for Bill Belichick, Says Former RB LeSean McCoy

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has been criticized heavily by members of the media recently.

Mike Thomas • 16 Sep 2022
Head coaches Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots and Rex Ryan of the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium on September 19, 2010.
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Rex Ryan Doesn't Hold Back in Blasting Bill Belichick for the Patriots' Sluggish Offense

Rex Ryan puts the blame on Bill Belichick for the offensive struggles of the New England Patriots.

Mike Thomas • 14 Sep 2022
Head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Mac Jones of the New England Patriots in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season.
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Bill Belichick Gets Crushed for Postgame Comments By Former Patriots Player: ‘You're Hearing Bill Make Excuses'

After the Patriots Week 1 loss to the Dolphins, Bill Belichick did something he never does. He made excuses for his team, and that's scary for Pats fans.

Tim Crean • 12 Sep 2022
Bill Belichick ahead of a Patriots-Raiders preseason matchup in August 2022
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Any Other NFL GM With Bill Belichick's Draft Track Record Would've Been Fired

Bill Belichick's six rings are the only things keeping him from getting fired by the New England Patriots.

Stephen Sheehan • 08 Sep 2022
Matt Patricia in his role as de facto offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots
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Disaster Looms With Matt Patricia as the New England Patriots' De Facto Offensive Coordinator

The New England Patriots can't be too happy with how the offense has progressed under Matt Patricia's play-calling.

Miles Ruder • 02 Sep 2022
Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson during a Patriots-Titans matchup in November 2021
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Bill Belichick's New Plan for the Patriots' Offense Should Both Excite and Frustrate Fantasy Football Owners

Bill Belichick has plans for a new offensive attack with the New England Patriots.

Stephen Sheehan • 27 Aug 2022
Bill Belichick ahead of a 2022 Patriots-Panthers preseason matchup
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Potential Trade Threatens to Further Expose the Brutal Truth About Bill Belichick's Resume

Bill Belichick's recent track record in the NFL Draft hasn't been that great.

Stephen Sheehan • 26 Aug 2022