The Bill Belichick era is coming to an end in New England. With the Patriots preparing to part ways with arguably the greatest coach of all time, Belichick has to answer the question of where his next destination lies and the Patriots will garner pressure on dealing with the situation. It's been reported that there will not be an abrupt firing of Belichick and there's mutual respect from both parties that want to handle this deal with care.

An agreement from both sides to mutually part ways is the likely scenario, but there could also be a trade in place to get the Patriots some capital. This would make for ongoing questions about the organization, but it may be worth it for the Patriots. Whether they trade him, or simply shake hands and both walk away from each other, Belichick will have his choice of where he wants to go and who he'd like to work with.

“The Commanders are not likely to pursue Belichick if they move on from head coach Ron Rivera, and the Chargers and Raiders are considered less likely options. The Panthers, however, had some interest during their head-coaching search when they eventually hired Frank Reich, sources say, and they might inquire again. There is also the possibility that a team with a head-coaching position not yet open could have interest in Belichick,” said Ian Rapoport at NFL Network.

With the season coming to an end, there will be more information on the situation in New England and how it will be handled from the Patriots' standpoint. Both parties should benefit from a change, after a rough 2023-24 football season.