The ramifications of the New England Patriots' decision to trade Jimmy Garoppolo early in the 2017 season could have cost them head coach Bill Belichick.
Appearing on The Harrison Vapnek Podcast (h/t 95.7 The Game), ESPN's Seth Wickersham reported Belichick spoke with the New York Giants, Washington Football Team and Miami Dolphins about their head coaching openings during the 2018 offseason:
"At the time, I think there was a sense that Brady wasn't going anywhere and Bill left the impression that he might be open to a move.