As another season of the National Football League (NFL) draws to a close, a number of head coaches have been relieved of their duties — ostensibly all because their teams failed to meet the expectations of ownership.
Two outgoing coaches in particular shocked NFL fans: Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots and Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks.
Both Belichick and Carroll have been at the helm of their respective teams for over a decade (38 seasons combined) — with Super Bowl victories under their belts.
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Their departures came as a surprise because both coaches hadn’t reached the end of their contracts. Belichick’s agreement continued through the 2024 NFL season, and Carroll was expected to stay on through the 2025 season.
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