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New York Giants: Major Road Block To Belichick Dreams

By Erik Lambert

FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 31: Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots watches the action against the New York Giants in the second half during a preseason game on August 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 31: Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots watches the action against the New York Giants in the second half during a preseason game on August 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /
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New York Giants fans are undoubtedly losing their minds with the latest string of information coming out of New England in the past few days.

Apparently there is a growing idea that future Hall of Fame head coach Bill Belichick is unhappy. Friction with owner Robert Kraft has led to a belief that 2017 may be the final season the “Hoodie” has on the New England Patriots sideline. Most of course would expect retirement around the corner upon this news. Except for one key factor in play.

The Giants head coaching job is open. For those who don’t remember, Belichick spent six seasons in New York as their defensive coordinator from 1985 to 1990. During that time he won two Super Bowls. It’s the one franchise that holds a special place in his heart. The one that gave him his first big break in the NFL. Being able to ride off in the sunset coaching for them? It makes perfect sense.

"Can Bill Belichick, yes Bill Belichick, be the next coach of the Giants?“I’m sure Bill knows this is his last chance to be the Giants coach,” a source close to Belichick said Friday. “Bill sees an opening – an opening to get to the Giants.”The source said he’s not certain if the reported friction and tension in New England will prompt Belichick to force his way out, but if he does, he said he is certain, “The Giants are the only place he wants to be.”"

One big obstacle stands between Belichick and the Big Apple

Setting aside just how true the reports are about how much he may want to leave, there is one notable hurdle regarding such a move. That being new Giants GM David Gettleman. How so? One must remember that Belichick has been his own general manager for his entire career in New England and Cleveland. He forges the roster and then coaches it. He’s never once led a team where the GM had final say on players.

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This means either he’d have to change that tune with Gettleman or Gettleman would have to accept a role as a subordinate. Neither scenario feels likely at this point in time. The Giants could of course make it easy by firing Gettleman but that wouldn’t exactly look like a fair move so soon after hiring him. Thus the difficult of the situation becomes apparent. The business of the NFL is never so simple. If Belichick were to find his way back to New York, a lot of obstacles would have to be cleared in between.

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