New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Leaving Team After 24 Seasons – E! Online

“The fans here are amazing,” Belichick added. “So many memories of the fans, the sendoffs, the parades, the Sundays, the letters of support. It’s with so many fond memories and thoughts that I think about the Patriots, and I’ll always be a Patriot.”

For his part, Kraft praised the fruitfulness of his and Belichick’s partnership of almost a quarter century which—despite the team suffering a 4-13 record in 2023—saw the team attend ten Super Bowl championships and bring home six rings. 

“I don’t think in the NFL there’s been any other partnership that’s lasted longer and has been as productive as ours,” the 82-year-old reflected. “The man standing to my left brought the leadership and coaching skills that were needed to make this type of unprecedented success that we have had possible. Coach Belichick will forever be celebrated as a legendary sports icon here in New England, and I believe will go in as a pro-football Hall of Famer on the first ballot.”

He continued, “Why? Because he is the greatest coach of all time.”