The Belichick Effect

Written by Ben Pogany

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Bill Belichick is the Timbaland of the NFL.  Work with him, and you're going places.  The marks of football's mad genius can be found all over the game.  Consider the following:

Former assistant coaches under Belichick that have gone on to become head coaches:

• Nick Saban, Michigan State (1995–1999), LSU (2000–2004), Miami Dolphins (2005–2006), Alabama (2007–present)
• Charlie Weis, Notre Dame (2005–present)
• Romeo Crennel, Cleveland Browns (2005–2008)
• Al Groh, New York Jets (2000), Virginia (2001–present)
• Josh McDaniels, Denver Broncos (2009–present)
• Eric Mangini, New York Jets (2006–2008), Cleveland Browns (2009–present)
• Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions (2009–present)
• Kirk Ferentz, Iowa (1999–present)
• Pat Hill, Fresno State (1997–present)
  
  

Assistant coaches or executives under Belichick that have become assistant head coaches, coordinators or executives in the NFL:

• Scott Pioli, general manager for the Kansas City Chiefs
• Jeff Davidson, offensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers
• Thomas Dimitroff, general manager for the Atlanta Falcons
• John Mitchell, assistant head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers
• Ozzie Newsome, general manager for the Baltimore Ravens
• Rob Ryan, defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns
• Mike Tannenbaum, general manager for the New York Jets