Will Bill Belichick go to Alabama? Former Patriots HC's potential landing spots explored

The New England Patriots and coach Bill Belichick have reportedly decided to part ways, with a press conference scheduled for today to announce that decision. Belichick is the third outstanding coach at either the college or professional level to leave in the last 24 hours, following Pete Carroll and Nick Saban.

But could Bill Belichick decide to replace his friend Nick Saban and coach the Alabama Crimson Tide?

Will Bill Belichick coach the Alabama Crimson Tide next season?

While we can never say never on various alternatives, it feels like there is a less than zero percent chance that Belichick would be on the Alabama Crimson Tide or any college football program's coaching staff next season.

After establishing an incredible career in the NFL and being 15 wins away from Don Shula's record, stepping down to college football does not make much sense.

Even for Alabama, this is not a logical move. Belichick is basically the same age as Saban so bringing him in won't help establish a different culture.

What are some of the most likely destinations for Bill Belichick?

There are seemingly three places that make sense for Belichick next season: the Los Angeles Chargers, the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons.

The Chargers have elite quarterback talent in Justin Herbert and there are a lot of other players to improve. The Commanders cleaned house by firing Ron Rivera and they hold the second pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

In terms of the Falcons, they have the eighth pick in the draft and they seem to be only a quarterback away from being the dominant team in the NFC South.

It will be interesting to see if they announce Belichick's next team in the press conference on Thursday but college football seems out of the realm of possibility.