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- As he approached the podium to be introduced as the Jets' new head coach, Belichick grabbed a pen and a napkin and scribbled a note: "I resign as HC of the NYJ." That's it. Nothing more, nothing less. Yup, Belichick quit what would be many people's dream job by passing a note written on a napkin.
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Nov 10, 2020 · On Jan. 4, 2000, Belichick turned his introductory press conference into a resignation announcement that included a note written on a napkin that read, “I resign as HC of the NYJ.” Having just defeated the Jets on Monday Night Football, that life-altering moment came up during Belichick’s appearance on WEEI on Tuesday.
Jan 11, 2024 · Belichick first arrived in New England 25 years ago, fresh off a resignation from the Jets he scrawled on a napkin. It’ll go down as the best decision Kraft ever made.
Jan 11, 2024 · The future Hall of Fame coach woke up and chose "savage" the morning of Jan. 4, 2000. As he approached the podium to be introduced as the Jets' new head coach, Belichick grabbed a pen and a napkin and scribbled a note: "I resign as HC of the NYJ." That's it.
Jan 12, 2024 · Bill Belichick’s iconic career as head coach of the New England Patriots began with an infamous napkin in 2000 and ended just before he needed a tissue.
Jan 11, 2024 · Robert Kraft wore a sport coat and stood next to Bill Belichick on the day they agreed to mutually split, recounting the early moments from their tenure together.
Oct 15, 2014 · Why did Belichick write his resignation letter on a napkin (he poetically penned that he was quitting as “HC of the NYJ”) a short time before the news conference that was to introduce him as...
Jan 4, 2018 · On January 4th, 2000, Bill Belichick resigned as head coach of the New York Jets to take the Patriots job in a very unusual way.
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