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Bill Belichick’s next career venture after Patriots axe announced as he joins Inside the NFL alongside First Take star
The NFL legend appears in an epic video announcement
NFL legend Bill Belichick has secured another high-profile job following his departure from the New England Patriots.
Belichick is joining The CW Network's Inside the NFL as an analyst.
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The iconic head coach will join First Take star Ryan Clark as well as NFL legends Chad Johnson and Chris Long for the show's second season.
Belichick appeared in an epic video which revealed his new role in the show.
Clark holds up a sleeveless hoodie as he wonders who the next analyst on the show will be.
"Hey Two Tone," Belichick says from a giant video screen, wearing his iconic hoodie.
"Enough with the voiceover, just tell them when the show's on."
The weekly highlights-and-analysis show, produced by NFL Films, will begin its new season August 30.
“I’m thrilled to join my new team at NFL Films and to work on such a historic television franchise,” Belichick said in a statement.
“I’ve always appreciated Inside The NFL’s depth of analysis, and I hope to bring the same detailed insight to The CW by talking real football with real pros – Ryan, Chris and Chad – this coming season.”
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It is Belichick’s latest media gig since he was unceremoniously axed by the Patriots.
He is also set to join ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show as well as Peyton and Eli Manning’s 'ManningCast' for the 2024 NFL season.
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Belichick began to consider a career in broadcasting after Pat McAfee made it clear he wanted the NFL icon on his ESPN show following his axe from the Patriots.
"I am trying my best to get Bill Belichick on this program at least once a week going forward," the ESPN star said.
"Just at least once a week going forward in the football season.
"Could you imagine us peppering Bill Belichick every single week throughout an entire football season?"
As this was taking place, Belichick made an appearance in the Apple TV+ docuseries The Dynasty, which showed the highs and lows of the head coach's time at the Patriots.
Many NFL insiders were disappointed and dismayed by Belichick's negative portrayal in the series.
In April, Belichick joined McAfee for a live broadcast of the NFL Draft from Detroit.
'Don't do your job'
Bill Belichick is known for telling his former New England Patriots players to 'do your job.'
But he took aim at Rob Gronkowski during the Tom Brady roast.
"You know, a lot of people connect me with a saying called, 'Do your job.' And telling people to do their jobs," Belichick said.
"Gronk, I've been watching on Fox NFL Sunday and I'm begging you - stop doing your job.
"Do another job. Do somebody else's job!"
And the Patriots legend earned rave reviews from fans for his analysis – and sharp sense of humor.
During the program, Belichick agreed to appear on The Pat McAfee Show regularly during the 2024 NFL season.
A few days later, Belichick showed off his unexpected flair for comedy at Brady's Netflix roast, including a hilarious dig at Rob Gronkowski.
During the live TV special, Peyton Manning revealed that Belichick would appear on the Monday Night Football ManningCast next season.
"For those who don't know, Coach is gonna be doing some work on Eli and my Monday Night Football show this year," Manning said.
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"I gotta tell you, it's gonna be awesome. Eli and I are super excited.
"And it's gonna give Coach Belichick something he hasn't had in a while – the chance to be around quarterbacks that he respects."