Bill Belichick Opens Up About the Worst Part of Being an NFL Coach
As the NFL season approaches, legendary coach Bill Belichick is speaking out about the most difficult aspect of his job.
In a recent interview, Belichick revealed that cutting players from his team is the worst part of being an NFL head coach.
‘As a head coach in the NFL, that’s 100 percent the worst part of the job,’ he explained. ‘You have players that come in and they have dreams, and they do everything you ask them to do. They lift weights, they work hard, they train, they’re in the meetings. They’re early, they stay late… and ultimately, 90 players come to camp and 53 [are allowed] on the roster, you’re firing 37 people.’
Belichick, who spent nearly 50 years coaching in the NFL, including 20 years as the head coach of the New England Patriots, explained how difficult it is to cut players who have given their all to the team.
‘My first year in the league in Baltimore, I was the guy… I was Bad News Billy. And if they saw me coming anywhere around – nobody wanted to see me,’ he recalled.
Despite the challenges of cutting players, Belichick’s personnel decisions were instrumental in the Patriots’ success during his tenure, including six Super Bowl wins.
After parting ways with the Patriots earlier this year, Belichick has been exploring new opportunities, including appearances on the ‘McAfee Show’ and as an analyst on The CW’s ‘Inside the NFL’. However, it has been reported that Belichick is ‘fully invested’ in returning to the NFL coaching ranks next year.
For now, Belichick is focused on sharing his insights and experiences with fans, and giving back to the game he loves.
“Cutting players is 100% the worst part of being a Head Coach..
You’re letting players go that have given you everything that they got..
My first year in the league at Baltimore I was Bad News Billy” ~ Bill Belichick #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/JcwK8tcQh0
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Bill Belichick reveals what is the worst part of being an NFL head coach
