Bill Belichick may not be on the sidelines this upcoming NFL season but he certainly won't be bored. The former New England Patriots head coach is joining the crew at Underdog Fantasy in a new show he has created and will produce.
NFL Insider Adam Schefter shared the news on X, saying that the 'coaching legend' was now turning into a media mogul.
The new show, which hasn't been named as of yet, will give fans the opportunity to watch Bill Belichick break down the film and then give them his perspective if he were coaching.
"From coaching legend to media mogul: Bill Belichick now is joining @UnderdogFantasy to create and co-produce a new football show, debuting this season. The show will feature Belichick breaking down film, taking fans through the process as if he were coaching the team." wrote Adam Schefter.
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NFL fans couldn't hold back their excitement for Bill Belichick's new opportunity. Most were happy that Belichick, who wasn't hired for a coaching position in the NFL, will now embark on a new role in the media.
One fan on X applauded Bill Belichick for taking on a new role that allows him to continue talking football while still drawing a good income and not having to work a rigorous schedule.
"Bill left New England, is working way less hours, and didn’t take a pay cut." one fan said
"Don Shula’s wins record remains…" a fan said on X
"If most reporters didn’t waste Bill’s pressers with dumb f****** questions, we could’ve been enjoying him doing this for the last two decades. It’s gonna be amazing hearing him talk actual football." one fan expressed
Another fan said that Don Shula's record is no longer in jeopardy as Belichick appears to have officially moved away from coaching. The overall consensus amongst fans on social media is that they are just excited to watch the six-time Super Bowl champion in his element.
"Holy s*** this is the most insane crossover ever" a fan who was surpised by this move said
"Booked and busy." one user said
"This is gonna be awesome. Will be watching." said an excited fan
Bill Belichick has packed media schedule for 2024 NFL season
Bill Belichick's new role with Underdog Fantasy is just the latest role the former head coach has taken heading into the upcoming NFL season.
Since his departure from the New England Patriots, he has already signed on to appear weekly on "The Pat McAfee Show" as well as make a guest appearance every week on the "Manningcast".
The 72-year-old will also work as an analyst on "Inside the NFL" which features former NFL players: Ryan Clark, Chris Long and Chad Johnson. Belichick is certainly embracing his new role in broadcasting in 2024.