“Most team owners are loath to grant a single person as much power as Belichick wielded in New England, even with his career results. Owners now value collaboration and cooperation among football operations, the coaching staff and other team executives. Most reject the fear and leverage that fueled New England’s dynasty. This time around, what made Bill Belichick great limited his options.” When you hear arguments about great NFL coaches, Bill Belichick is nearly peerless. He’s also jobless. And that could very well remain the case. ESPN: ‘Voted off the island’: Inside Bill Belichick’s failed job hunt.