Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank recently discussed his team’s hiring process and expressed optimism about the future prospects of 71-year-old Patriots legend Bill Belichick.
Following the conclusion of the NFL season, Blank reflected on his conversation with Belichick, which took place during a formal interview in January.
Despite prevailing perceptions among many teams that Belichick’s age might hinder his candidacy, Blank’s remarks suggest a different perspective.
He believes that Belichick’s coaching tenure might not be over yet and anticipates potential opportunities for him in the 2025 season.
I simply asked Blank why Belichick was the wrong fit for Atlanta.
He responded by going narrative hunting.
“It wasn’t that he was the wrong fit,” Blank says. “We had 14 candidates. We always wanted him. All the issues and questions about Bill relative to power structure were completely unfounded and untrue and based on nothing. All of my discussions with him, he was nothing but collaborative, inclusive, anxious to work with personnel and scouting alongside him. He did his referencing on our organization and felt very comfortable working with them. It really had nothing to do with any of that.
