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Bill Parcells stepped down as head coach of the Jets after the 1999 season and Belichick was named the new head coach, as his contract stated he would become head coach should Parcells retire. At the press conference the next day to officially announce Belichick as new head coach he unexpectedly offered his resignation, stating uncertainly in management because of a new owner (yet unannounced after the passing of Leon Hess) as a main factor.
Ironically (or maybe not), the Patriots fired head coach Pete Carroll the same day and shortly thereafter named Belichick as their head coach.
Bill Belichick replaced Pete Carroll as the Patriots head coach in 2000. Pete Carroll went on to become the head coach of the USC Trojans.
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Bill Belichick.
Bill Belichick.
The head coach of the New England Patriots is William (Bill) Stephen Belichick.
The head coach of the 1997 Patriots was Pete Carroll.
Before Bill Belichick became the head coach of the New England Patriots in 2000, the head coach was Pete Carroll. Carroll served as the Patriots' head coach from 1997 to 1999 but was released after the 1999 season. His tenure was marked by inconsistent performance, leading to his eventual departure.
Bill Belichick was the head coach of the New England Patriots in 2001.
Bill Belichick was the head coach of the New England Patriots in 2004.
Bill Belichick was the head coach of the New England Patriots in 2005.
Bill Belichick was the head coach of the New England Patriots in 2006.
Bill Belichick was the head coach of the New England Patriots in 2008.