After parting ways with the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons for a head coaching position, creating speculation that he would be hired. However, the Falcons ultimately chose Raheem Morris for the role. Reports suggest that concerns about Belichick being a “short-term play” played a role, but former general manager Thomas Dimitroff believes owner Arthur Blank may have been influenced against hiring Belichick
by a group within the organization. Dimitroff, with 13 years of experience in Atlanta, suggested that the potential working dynamic between Belichick and Falcons CEO Rich McKay was a significant factor. He expressed doubt that Belichick and McKay could have effectively collaborated, and mentioned that McKay’s departure from day-to-day football operations this offseason might indicate a shift in the organization’s structure. Belichick’s reputed need for more organizational power than a typical head coach could have clashed with McKay’s role had he been hired by the Falcons.
