This story is from January 16, 2024

Bill Belichick to Cowboys? Odds favor surprising destination for coaching legend in 2024

Speculation intensifies about the future of Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy after disappointing playoff exit against Green Bay Packers. Rumors suggest that Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick could potentially lead the Cowboys in the 2024 season. Recent odds released by BetMGM do not include Dallas as the likely destination for Belichick.
Bill Belichick to Cowboys? Odds favor surprising destination for coaching legend in 2024
Bill Belichick (AP Photo)
NEW DELHI: With the Dallas Cowboys facing a disappointing playoff exit at the hands of the Green Bay Packers, speculation about the future of head coach Mike McCarthy intensified, with rumors swirling that six-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick could potentially step in to lead the Cowboys in 2024. However, recent odds released by BetMGM suggest that Dallas might not be the likely destination for the coaching icon.
Despite the fervent hopes of Cowboys fans, the odds do not include Dallas among the eight teams listed for Belichick's potential coaching destination in the 2024 season.


Surprisingly, the front-runner on the list is the Atlanta Falcons, who recently parted ways with head coach Arthur Smith after completing their third consecutive 7-10 season.
The Falcons, dealing with quarterback uncertainties, could be an unexpected but appealing option for Belichick, given the team's intriguing young talent and a relatively open NFC South division.
Bill Belichick Next Team Odds:
  1. Atlanta Falcons (+200)
  2. Los Angeles Chargers (+400)
  3. Washington Commanders (+600)
  4. Tennessee Titans (+800)
  5. Carolina Panthers (+1800)
  6. New York Giants (+2500)
  7. New Orleans Saints (+3000)
  8. New York Jets (+5000)
  9. No Team/Not Coaching (+125)
  10. Any Other NFL Team (+900)
The Los Angeles Chargers, with franchise quarterback Justin Herbert, also make the list, though they face challenges like a last-place finish in their division and significant salary cap issues. Washington is another intriguing option, allowing Belichick to remain on the East Coast, but questions linger about second-year quarterback Sam Howell and the team's defense.

Notably, the odds include three teams with current head coaches—New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, and New York Jets—raising questions about potential coaching changes in the offseason.
Despite the rumors, the Dallas Cowboys find themselves in the "any other NFL team" category, with odds set at +900. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, when asked about coaching and player considerations after Sunday's game, remained tight-lipped, leaving the door open for speculation about the team's future leadership. As the offseason unfolds, football enthusiasts will keep a keen eye on coaching developments, wondering if Bill Belichick's next coaching chapter will indeed unfold in unexpected territory.
(With Reuters inputs)
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