FOXBORO – Bill Belichick’s future is a big question mark this offseason.Now, Belichick Officially leaves New England Patriots After 24 seasons, Boston sports talk radio has a lot to talk about Thursday.
of news Ever since 98.5 Sports Hub broke out, it has continued to dominate the airwaves. Among those taking the microphone is former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak, host of the daytime show “Zolak & Bertrand.”
“I don’t think it’s a surprise. I think everyone, including Bill, knew this was going to happen, but this is an opportunity for everyone to embrace it,” Zolak told WBZ-TV.
Zolak, a color analyst for the Patriots’ radio broadcasts, has known Belichick for decades.
“I played for him and worked a lot with him on the TV side. He was always great to me. I see a different Belichick than other people see,” Zolak said. Told. “It’s a little different for me. I’m a little more depressed than other people.”
Rob “Hardy” Poole, newly appointed co-host of the morning show Toucher & Hardy, said: A chapter in franchise history It was already over.
“It’s sad, but the honest assessment is that it’s over for a while,” he said. “You were going to the conference championship every year. So when that was gone, your time was over.”
Belichick’s departure was reported Thursday morning during the Toucher & Hardy show.
“A lot of people are interested in what Bill will do next and of course who will replace Bill,” Hardy said.
Zolak said he doesn’t see the 71-year-old coach slowing down anytime soon.
“He’s a football player, and you won’t see him doing his desk TV. You won’t see him taking vacations and bouncing his grandkids on his lap,” Zolak said, adding that the Dallas Cowboys won the final He added that there is a possibility that he will become a transfer destination. spot.
Zolak said some changes are needed in the Patriots’ rebuild, but he will miss Belichick and his strength.
“What he’s done here is unbeatable, that’s all. Good luck, coach,” Zolak said.
