Source: Belichick inquired about Jets vacancy

Rich Cimini is an ESPN Staff Writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL, with over 30 years of experience covering the Jets and hosting the Flight Deck podcast. Recently, there was speculation that Bill Belichick, who previously coached the New England Patriots and had a tumultuous history with the Jets, inquired about the Jets’ head-coaching vacancy before ultimately accepting a job at the University of North Carolina. Belichick’s past conflicts with Jets owner Woody Johnson and his controversial departure from the team in 2000 made a potential reunion unlikely, and the Jets are currently undergoing a coaching search following the firing of Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas.

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