Bill Belichick doesn’t have an NFL coaching job, but he won’t spend the 2024 NFL Draft alone. He joins Pat McAfee and his merry band of self-proclaimed “idiots.”
McAfee announced on his Wednesday show that the former head coach and GM of the New England Patriots would lend his expertise to ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show” on draft night, offering expertise on all picks as they come in.
“So incredibly excited and grateful that you will be with us next Thursday night in Detroit for the countdown and for the draft,” McAfee said, before asking Belichick if he ever thought he would be spending his first post-coaching draft night. with ‘a bunch of idiots’.
“Why did you agree to do this with us? We are so incredibly grateful.”
We are so INCREDIBLY PUMPED Coach
“I’m looking forward to it and Draft Weekend is always an exciting time…
It will be fun being with you and gaining your expertise” ~ Bill Belichick #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/VnjLzVcuSb
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 17, 2024
Seated in front of a huge display of his numerous Super Bowl trophies (“That’s my bling,” he joked at one point), Belichick was all smiles, which is still strange to see after more than two decades of mostly frowning and frown.
“I’m looking forward to seeing it from the other side,” Belichick said. “It will be fun to be in Detroit, be with you guys and gain your expertise.”
Belichick burst out laughing when he said the word “expertise,” so he understands the tone of the show. But true to form, he also provided useful information that is relatable to both veteran and newer fans.
“The NFL Draft is like a jigsaw puzzle and you have to look at everything…
There aren’t many perfect players, but they might be a perfect fit for your system”
Bill Belichick #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/pvIIfAj18Q
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 17, 2024
He also chatted with Adam “Pacman” Jones about the new special teams rules the NFL has implemented for the 2024 season, showing that his incredible football mind is good for more than just running an NFL team. He also uses it to hold grudges and make jokes.
The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off on April 25 at 8:00 PM ET and will air on ESPN.
