Not really a surprise.
Belichek, like Harbaugh, wants similar control to that of a GM.
Chargers look to be hiring a GM from the Ravens, obviously some brotherly Intel, but Harbaugh will get a fair chunk of say given his contract.
Falcons I don't think have a GM, but they have Rich McKay who the coach and GM report to, and McKay then talks to the owner. So besides that dynamic with a guy who Belichek has to report to (I am sure he reported just to Kraft) from things I've read he and Belichek have been in the competition committee for the league and have been at odds. So that relationship won't work.
He may miss this cycle (not going to work in Seattle...Washington?)but if he does, you'll see teams who fall out of the gate next year, clean the decks off Walt to bring in Belichek who will get the power he wants.
Or, plot twist, Reid retires this offseason and Belichek takes his place.
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