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Bill Belichick could have had as much success with the Jets as he has had with the Patriots. Maybe not. No one will ever know because Belichick resigned as head coach of the Jets on the day he was introduced in 2000.
He broke the news to team officials, writing “I’m resigning as HC from NYJ” on a piece of paper.
Despite being one of the worst days in Jets history, Belichick fondly remembers it.
“It was not only one of the most defining moments, but also one of the highlights of my career,” Belichick said Tuesday in his weekly WEEI sports radio interview via ESPN. “This combined with Robert [Kraft] giving me the opportunity to come here, I couldn’t have asked for more.
Belichick has won six Super Bowls as the Patriots head coach since they traded with the Jets for him 21 seasons ago. The Jets have had six head coaches, one division title and six playoff appearances since Belichick resigned.
“It wasn’t a good situation for me, and I didn’t want to be a part of it, so I wasn’t,” Belichick said. “The other half was Robert who gave me the opportunity to come here [to New England]. Trading, he gave up a bit for me to come here. It was a big business. I am very grateful that it worked.
“I appreciate all the support from Robert, the Kraft family, the Patriots organization and all the New England fans. I will continue to try to do my best for this team and this organization, giving my best. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to come here, and I just wasn’t going to stay there in this situation.
The rest, of course, is history.
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