Bill Belichick has a new task this season that will make him even busier as a coach.
After 24 seasons at the helm of the New England Patriots, the 72-year-old ended his duties on the sidelines in Foxborough at the end of last season. While he struggled to find another coaching job, plenty of opportunities fell Belichick’s way, particularly in the media.
On Wednesday, Adam Schefter reported that Belichick has taken on a new media role as a strategic advisor to the 33rd team.
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Former NFL coaches Matt Patricia and Adam Gase also join the 33rd team, alongside Belichick.
Bill Belichick will join emerging media company The 33rd Team as a strategic advisor
Belichick’s schedule will be packed this season as he takes on his sixth role to make the 33rd Team appearance.
He regularly appears on ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show once a week and in a preview of Monday Night Football with Peyton Manning every Friday.
He will also join the Manningcast along with the Manning brothers, Peyton and Eli, for the first half of the NFL season.
Additionally, the eight-time Super Bowl champion will serve as an analyst on Inside the NFL, alongside Ryan Clark, Chad Johnson and Christ Long. He will also host his football show COACH on Underdog Fantasy.
Belichick memorably won six Super Bowl titles in New England with Tom Brady at quarterback, and two as an assistant coach with the New York Giants.