Colin Cowherd Drops Surprising Insight on Bill Belichick Rumor—What He Revealed Will Shock Fans!

So, here we are—Bill Belichick, the six-time Super Bowl juggernaut, deep into his first season with the North Carolina Tar Heels, yet whispers of an NFL comeback refuse to quiet down. But wait, should franchises really be lining up to pull him back into the pro ranks? Colin Cowherd certainly thinks not—and he’s not shy about saying it. With Belichick’s love for “friends and family” on staff and a playbook that critics argue hasn’t danced with modern offensive creativity, Cowherd throws down a gauntlet. At nearly 74, with sky-high demands for control, the question isn’t just if Belichick could coach in the NFL again—it’s whether teams want to chase the shadow of a legend whose prime may have already passed. Intrigued? Buckle up; this debate is far from over.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 08: (L-R) Taylor Lewan, Colin Cowherd, Founder, The Volume, and Jamie Horowitz attend The Volume Super Bowl Party 2023 on February 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. — (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for The Volume)

Bill Belichick has almost completed his first season as head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels and remains committed to the program. The six-time Super Bowl champion has publicly rejected speculation about returning to the NFL, yet reports indicate at least two franchises plan to pursue interviews with him.

Not everyone believes that would be a wise move. Analyst Colin Cowherd recently weighed in on the ongoing conversation, arguing against NFL teams considering Belichick for a head coaching position.

“There is a headline, a story, that NFL teams are eyeing Bill Belichick. I would not hire Belichick. Go look at his Carolina staff – friends and family. Go look at his last New England staff – retreads,” Cowherd said.

"Go look at his Carolina staff: friends and family. Go look at his last New England staff: retreads. I would not hire Belichick."@colincowherd weighs in on a report that there are teams looking to bring Belichick back to the NFL pic.twitter.com/UKZqmUSC1B

— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) November 26, 2025

Several factors complicate a potential NFL return for Belichick. At 73, he will turn 74 in April, and any team interested would need to address his demand for complete roster control, the same authority structure he maintained with the New England Patriots.

Cowherd has criticized Belichick’s North Carolina tenure for lacking innovation in offensive strategy relative to modern NFL coaching trends. The analyst suggested that teams prioritizing a defensive-minded coach explore other options.

He highlighted Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, Houston Texans’ head coach DeMeco Ryans, Seattle Seahawks’ head coach Mike Macdonald, and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as viable alternatives.

Speculation intensified over a month ago when reports surfaced about Belichick and North Carolina discussing a potential midseason buyout. Both the coach and the university quickly dismissed those claims. Belichick affirmed his focus on building the program, while UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham reinforced the school’s full commitment to Belichick and the direction of the football program.

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