Packers legend and Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler names best landing spot for Bill Belichick after Patriots exit

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The New England Patriots parted ways with six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick early Thursday morning, confirming the season-long speculation that the future Hall of Famer’s time in New England was coming to an end after 24 seasons.

"For me, this is a day of gratitude and celebration," Belichick said during a press conference after the news broke.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, hugs head coach Bill Belichick during a press conference at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 11, 2024, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Belichick announced that he was stepping down after 24 seasons with the team. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

"We had a vision of building a championship football team here. That’s exceeded my wildest dreams and expectations, the amount of success that we were able to achieve together through a lot of hard work and the contributions of so many people. I'm very proud of that, and I'll always have those great memories. I'll carry those with me for the rest of my life." 

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But at 71, Belichick isn’t putting down the clipboard just yet, unlike longtime friend Nick Saban who just a day earlier announced his retirement from college football.

"I will always be a Patriot. I look forward to coming back here. But, at this time, we're going to move on. I look forward, am excited for the future." 

As soon as news broke of Belichick’s exit, rumors of where the head coach would land next immediately followed.

Hall of Fame safety and legendary Green Bay Packers icon LeRoy Butler believes one vacancy makes sense above the rest.

Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler celebrates with