It’s finally happening. After 24 long years, the Bill Belichick era is officially set to end with the New England Patriots. There have been good times, there have been bad times – but it was a memorable journey overall, and the name Patriots became synonymous with Belichick.

The 2023 season was the worst in the legendary HC’s career. Although he still maintained a quality defense in the 2nd half of it, the horrible offense, especially the QB position, let him down. Even while leaving the team tent for the final time, Belichick will surely remember Brady.

CONFIRMED: Curtain falls on Patriots’ Bill Belichick era

According to multiple NFL insiders, Bill Belichick and the 6x Super Bowl winners have come to a mutual decision to call it an end to the chapter. Insider Ian Rapoport was one of the first ones to break the story with information from league sources.

Looking back, there are so many things to celebrate it’s almost overwhelming. When Belichick took up the job, the Cowboys were the most successful NFL side ever with 5 rings. 24 years later, the Cowboys are yet to add to the count but Belichick and Brady earned the Patriots 6 rings, making them the most successful franchise ever along with the Steelers, averaging one Super Bowl every 4 years.

Bill Belichick’s sun sets on New England’s horizon

Belichick’s journey with the Patriots has been nothing short of wonder. He left the Jets‘ HC job the following day he was appointed, infamously carrying a note that read “I resign as HC of the NYJ.” He was soon a villain in New York, but the move changed NFL history.

In the same year’s NFL draft, Belichick found the jewel of his crown, a 6th-round, 199th pick named Tom Brady. No one realized, but history started writing itself that day. Brady would take one year to reach his potential. But when he did, there was simply no stopping the side. They win their maiden Super Bowl in the 2021 season.

19 years later, the Brady era was over at the Patriots. Although the QB went on to win one more Super Bowl with the Buccaneers, Belichick became helpless without the service of his greatest QB. It had been a downfall since, and by week 18 of the current season, Belichick had seen it all.

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Every good time comes to an end, and despite no Patriots supporter ever wanting to see the day in their lifetimes – the last pillar of the golden generation Patriots, Bill Belichick – becomes a part of their history. Now the only interesting thing left to discover is Brady’s reaction to his head coach’s departure, who will surely miss Brady while leaving his dynasty behind.

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