Bill Belichick was reportedly never in consideration to become Giants' next head coach

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Bill Belichick took himself out of consideration for any NFL head coaching gig on Friday, a move that might not have been necessary given his apparent lack of interest in the role. According to reports, the New England Patriots legend was never seriously considered by the Giants as their next head coach.

The notion may seem surprising, especially considering Belichick's storied past with the franchise. He helped the Giants win two Super Bowl titles during his six-year tenure as defensive coordinator from 1985-1990 and has always maintained a strong affinity for the team. However, it appears that Belichick's own priorities are no longer aligned with the role.

In a statement released on Friday, Belichick expressed his admiration for the Giants organization but indicated he was focused solely on his position at North Carolina University, where he is in his first season as head coach. While the move may have been a calculated decision to avoid drawing attention away from UNC, it also highlights Belichick's priorities shifting towards coaching at the college level.

Despite being only 73 years old, when the 2026 NFL season begins, and having struggled in his final seasons with the Patriots, there was no real indication that the Giants would seriously consider him for the head coach position.
 
I'm shocked he's out of the running for the Giants gig 🤔. I mean, Belichick's got more coaching experience under his belt than most guys have hairs on their heads 😂. He helped win two Super Bowls with those Giants and still seems to love the team. What's changed? Is it just me or did he seem so uninterested in being considered for the job? 🤷‍♂️ I get it, priorities are shifting, but 73 is pretty old to be starting over as a college coach 🏈💼. I guess you can't blame him, though - coaching at UNC might be the perfect fit. He's already got a team that's gonna need some guidance 😅.
 
I don't think it's a big deal that Belichick is not interested in coaching again, but I do think it's weird that he just decided to step out of consideration without anyone really asking him to take on a role 🤔. Like, if you're already committed to coaching at UNC and have been doing well there, why would you want the drama of being considered for another head coaching job? On the other hand, I do think it's cool that he's prioritizing his college career - 73 is old for an NFL coach, so maybe this is a good time for him to focus on something else 🏈👍.
 
just thought about this and yeah bill belichick's move makes sense 🤔 but you'd think he'd wanna be involved somehow after everything he's been through 😐 i mean its not like he's getting any younger, 73 is old in nfl years lol, plus his stint with the giants was so iconic, it feels weird that he wouldn't wanna take a crack at being the head coach again 🤷‍♂️. but to each their own, and honestly good on him for following his passion for college coaching 👍. i guess we'll just have to wait and see if he does anything crazy in the future 😉
 
Wow 🤯, Bill Belichick's retirement from coaching is a surprise to many! Interesting that he didn't even bother applying for the Giants' job, knowing he wasn't the top choice 🤑. I guess his heart isn't in it anymore... who knew? 😎 He went from being one of the greatest coaches ever to coaching college ball? That's wild.
 
I'm kinda surprised Belichick decided to rule himself out of the Giants' head coaching gig 🤔. I mean, he's a legend, right? But at 73, it's time to think about the next chapter in his life, and if that's not gonna be with an NFL team, then college coaching might be the way to go 🏈📚. Plus, have you seen him handling those college games? He's still got it! Maybe this is a good opportunity for someone else to step up and show the world what they're working with 💪.
 
I MEAN COME ON!!! BILL BELICHICK JUST DECIDES TO TAKE HIMSELF OUT OF THE RUNNING FOR ANY HEAD COACHING JOB AT 73 YEARS OLD?!?! IT'S NOT LIKE HE WAS EVER SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED BY THE GIANTS IN THE FIRST PLACE 🤷‍♂️. I GUESS YOU COULD SAY HE'S FOCUSING ON HIS COLLEGE CAREER AND LEAVING THE NFL BEHIND, BUT IT FEELS LIKE A BIT OF A SURPRISE 😐. HE DID HAVE SOME GREAT YEARS WITH THE GIANTS IN THE PAST, BUT NOW HE'S JUST CHUCKING IT ALL OUT AND MOVING ON TO COACHING AT NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY 🏈👍
 
Idk why people were expecting Belichick to come out of retirement 🤔. He's always been super dedicated to his roles, whether it's coaching in the NFL or now college ball 👥. The fact that he was never seriously considered by the Giants is probably a good thing for everyone involved 💯. I mean, who would've wanted to deal with all the drama and expectations that come with hiring Belichick? 😂 It just makes sense that he's focusing on his job at UNC and not feeling the need to seek out another big-time gig 📚.
 
I'm kinda disappointed that Belichick didn't get any serious consideration for the Giants job 🤔💡 I mean, he's a legend for a reason, and it would've been awesome to see him back in the league 😎. But at this point, I think he's definitely found his calling as a college coach 👍. The whole thing just feels like he's not feeling it anymore, which is cool, but also kinda sad for Giants fans who were hoping for a return of their beloved Belichick 🤕. Still, you can't blame the guy for following his passion, and I'm excited to see how UNC does under him 📈💪
 
idk why belichick is making such a big deal about not coaching again 🤔 the guy's already got a solid rep as one of the best coaches ever - what more does he need? like, yeah maybe he wasn't really interested in the giants gig, and that's cool, but you'd think he'd want to keep himself out there a bit longer. now he's just gonna be focused on his college team and who knows, maybe he'll find his next passion or something 🤷‍♂️
 
[gif of Bill Belichick looking bored in a meeting] 😴
[memes of "when you're too old for your own good" with an old man playing video games]
[ image of a football player shrugging with a thought bubble saying "meh"]
[ Belichick's statement: "I'm focused on my position at UNC, no time for head coaching gigs 🙅‍♂️"]
 
😊 I'm not surprised Belichick is out of the running for the Giants' head coaching gig, but it's still surprising he didn't just leave on his own terms. I mean, 73 years old and still trying to make a comeback in the NFL 🙄. Meanwhile, Bill's doing a great job at UNC, so why not focus on that? It's time for him to give back to college football, and who knows, maybe this is where he'll find his true passion again 😊. Plus, it's cool that he's taking control of his priorities and isn't worried about what others think. He's a legend in the sport, but you can tell he's not desperate for another gig 💪
 
idk why belichick's decision is such a big deal... i mean he's not even been considered for the job by the giants anyway 🤷‍♂️. and to be honest, his time with the patriots was pretty rocky in his final seasons. plus, coaching at UNC seems like a great opportunity for him. it's not like he's abandoning pro football or anything. and 73 is still young for a college coach 😊. maybe this is the start of something new and exciting for belichick? 🎉
 
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