Speculation about the future of legendary NFL head coach Bill Belichick after his long tenure with the New England Patriots has been rife, and according to Rob Gronkowski, the Atlanta Falcons are showing keen interest in him.
Following a string of seasons with only seven wins and no playoff entries, the Falcons recently parted ways with Arthur Smith. Belichick, known for his extensive coaching experience, has already interviewed for the head coach position with the Falcons and is scheduled for a second meeting with team owner Arthur Blank.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, Gronkowski shared his insights on why Atlanta could be an ideal destination for Belichick. He highlighted the Falcons’ roster, describing it as a talented yet underperforming team, something Belichick is adept at transforming.
“What makes the Falcons a great place for coach Belichick is that they’re an underachieving team with a lot of talent, and coach Belichick knows how to take talent that’s underachieving and then overachieve that talent,” Gronkowski told Fox News Digital.
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Gronkowski noted the team’s financial flexibility and accumulation of first-round offensive draft picks over recent years. He emphasized Belichick’s potential to effectively harness the Falcons’ offensive capabilities, which include notable players like Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and Drake London.
“I’m pretty sure they got some room in the salary cap as well to bring in some players,” Gronkowski said. “They have like five first-round draft picks on the offensive side of the ball like the last five years. They have a lot of talent.
“He’ll go in there. He’ll know how to utilize all that talent. Also, they got a pretty solid defense, which obviously he’ll upgrade even more. And, then, on top of it, they love to run the ball,” Gronkowski continued. “And he’s a guy that loves to run the ball and jam it down your throat as a coach.”
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However, questions concern Desmond Ridder’s ability to lead as a long-term quarterback option. Despite possessing offensive talent, the Falcons ranked 26th in points scored and 17th in total yards in 2023, indicating room for improvement that Belichick could capitalize on, especially with his penchant for a strong running game and defensive enhancements.
