Bill Belichick to the Cowboys? NFL rumors heat up after Dallas’ disastrous start

With Dallas off to a frustrating start, talk is growing that Bill Belichick could soon be the Cowboys’ next head coach

Speculation Mounts: Bill Belichick Linked to Dallas Cowboys Coaching Job(AP Photo/Michael Probst)

The Dallas Cowboys have not lived up to expectations so far in the 2024 NFL season, and the disappointment is starting to breed speculation. After an offseason filled with high hopes, a devastating blowout loss to theDetroit Lions has intensified discussions around the future of the coaching staff in Dallas. The Cowboys, who started the year with promise, now find themselves looking for answers as ownership grows restless. The pressure is mounting, and all eyes are on the team’s leadership, with one name in particular dominating the conversation: Bill Belichick.

The legendary New England Patriots coach, known for his success and calculated approach, has been the subject of rumors regarding his next career move. While Belichick has remained focused on the Patriots’ challenges, his recent comments on the Cowboys’ struggles during an appearance on Sirius XM’s “Let’s Go!” podcast have only fueled speculation that he might soon find himself in Dallas.

Belichick addressed the Cowboys’ woes in a candid discussion about their rocky start to the season. Following their 47-9 drubbing at the hands of the Lions, Belichick sympathized with the frustrations of Cowboys’ ownership. “It certainly looks like a tough situation down there in Dallas,” he said. “I’m sure ownership is very frustrated, not only with the start of this season but with how last season ended as well.”

His remarks come at a time when Mike McCarthy’s position as head coach is under increased scrutiny. McCarthy, who led the Cowboys to a strong regular season last year, saw his team falter in the playoffs and now struggles to regain momentum in 2024. Belichick’s praise of the Jones family for their roster building, combined with his acknowledgment of McCarthy’s coaching abilities, seemed measured but also left the door open for future possibilities.

Belichick’s Cowboys link grows as NFL insiders fuel speculation

This isn’t the first time Belichick’s name has been linked to the Cowboys. As rumors swirl around the league, insiders like FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz have reported growing talk of a potential move. The allure of pairing one of the most successful coaches in NFL history with a storied franchise like the Cowboys is impossible to ignore.

Still, Belichick has remained vague on whether he sees himself leaving New England, a franchise he helped turn into a dynasty. While he refrained from commenting directly on his own future, his words have done little to calm speculation. “There’s a long way to go,” Belichick noted, speaking about the Cowboys’ season. “Something’s gonna have to start happening fast.”

The challenges in Dallas are undeniable, and while Belichick highlighted the quality of coaching staff members like Mike Zimmer and special teams coach John Fassel, he also emphasized that the team’s performance needs to improve quickly. “It’s really on everybody-players, coaches-to just perform better,” he said.

If Jerry Jones and the Cowboys’ leadership decide to make a change, the possibility of Bill Belichick stepping in as head coach could be more than just a rumor. For now, though, it’s speculation, but in the high-stakes world of professional football, where results speak louder than anything, speculation often becomes reality.