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The conversation then shifted to Bill Belichick’s career trajectory. Initially linked to potential coaching opportunities at the collegiate level, Wilfork reflected on Belichick’s move to North Carolina. While Wilfork acknowledged that Belichick may have his reasons for this career step—possibly related to legacy building for his son—he expressed a personal desire to see Belichick return to the NFL to achieve personal milestones.
Belichick's connection with the New York Jets further captivated Wilfork's attention. Given the storied rivalry between the Jets and Patriots, he remarked that it would indeed be ironic and shocking for Belichick to coach the Jets, as their histories are intertwined with competitive tension.