Oct 15, 2014 · Belichick countered that uncertainty about the Jets’ changing ownership -- the estate of longtime owner Leon Hess, who had died the previous spring, was weighing competing bids from Johnson &...

Nov 11, 2020 · For backstory, at the time, Belichick was expected to take over as Jets head coach from Bill Parcell’s, rising from defensive coordinator. However, Belichick’s confidence in the Jets...

Jan 4, 2024 · Belichick wrote his resignation letter on a napkin. The note simply read, “I resign as HC of the NYJ.” WHAT. In Cimini’s report, he also cites a quote from the 30 for 30 documentary, wherein Belichick describes his issues with Jets ownership as a big reason for his abrupt exit: “When all this transpired, there was no owner. Mr.

Jul 6, 2024 · If you ask Bill Belichick, he did it because Leon Hess had died and he didn’t have a good relationship with either Woody Johnson or James Dolan, the two businessmen in competition to buy the Jets. (If that was the reason, Belichick was probably quite wise.)

Jan 28, 2025 · Bill Belichick shared reasons for leaving the Jets just one day after being named New York's head coach, citing lack of clarity with fear of rebuild.

Nov 10, 2020 · Questions remain around what went on behind the scenes, but it’s widely accepted that the team’s transition of ownership from Leon Hess to Woody Johnson played a significant role in...

The New York Jets today informed our office that they continue to retain their contractual rights to Bill Belichick despite his announced resignation as Jets head coach.

Jan 24, 2018 · The successful but complex relationship between Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick is captured wonderfully in ESPN's latest 30 for 30 documentary, "The Two Bills," which premieres on Feb. 1.

Nov 11, 2020 · The plan to eventually elevate Belichick’s role was baked into his contract, with owner Leon Hess even giving him a $1 million bonus at one point to stay put.

Aug 11, 2020 · Those were the words Leon Hess used when introducing Bill Parcells as the head coach of the New York Jets during the 1997 offseason. Bill Belichick stepped down as temporary head coach and Parcells—a man who had just helped save the Patriots’ New England existence—took charge.