Bill Belichick has acknowledged the potential of the New York Jets as Super Bowl contenders, with particular praise for their squad earlier in the season.
His commendation of the team fuelled rumours that he might step in to replace Robert Saleh after his abrupt ousting. Saleh was released by the Jets on Tuesday following a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
This move was unexpected, considering the Jet's 2-3 start this year and their aspirations for the playoffs. Although the Jets are maintaining their coordinators Nathaniel Hackett as OC and Jeff Ulbrich as DC, with Ulbrich poised to serve as interim head coach, speculation around Belichick's coaching future persists amid reports he may savour media work and his new personal relationship until possibly returning to coaching in 2025.
Nonetheless, an offer from New York, should it emerge, could prove tempting, notably as some predictors have the Jets pegged to top the AFC East.