His departure would be billed as some kind of mutual agreement. Would Belichick the GM fire Belichick the coach? Will Robert Kraft fire both of them? It’s unlikely Belichick will ever be officially fired given the titles he’s won. Belichick the coach is no longer scary, and Belichick the GM has been downright wretched. Simply put, New England have hit rock bottom. But this dispiriting version of the Pats is far removed from the glory days.
If Tom Brady were under center, it would be fair to consider this a blip on the way to an inevitable playoff run. Now 1-4, this is Belichick’s worst coaching start since 2000.
