Bill Belichick appeared on ‘The Pat McAfee Show,’ announced he will be a part of NFL Draft coverage
"That's my bling," Belichick joked regarding the six Lombardi Trophies in the background.
Bill Belichick will not be heading into draft weekend as an NFL coach for the first time in decades, but he’ll still have a prominent role in the league’s annual event.
As revealed on ESPN Tuesday afternoon, Belichick will be a part of “The Pat McAfee Show’s” draft simulcast, starting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. The longtime Patriots coach made an on-screen appearance, sporting six Lombardi trophies (and other silverware) in the background of his video display.
“That’s my bling,” Belichick joked.
“I’m looking forward to it,” he added of being a part of the television coverage. “Draft day, draft weekend is always an exciting time for everybody.”
Belichick noted that he was “looking forward to seeing it from the other side” as a media member.
In preparation, he said he was watching tape on players who will factor “in our show” (first and second-round prospects).
“It’s fun to keep up with it,” said Belichick of continuing to scout rookie players.
When McAfee joked about how long the first round could go, Belichick smiled.
“Trust me, I’ve sat through a few of them,” he said. “I’ll be ready to go. It’ll be interesting to talk about it. We’ll have our own kind of draft room set up, as if we were the 33rd team, watch the guys come off the board and talk about what the team’s needs are and potentially if there are trade conversations, that type of thing going on. I think I can give a little insight into maybe what the conversations will be in those rooms.
“Made a few trades,” Belichick added, a reference to his numerous draft-day deals.
Belichick has been a part of television before, but not for the NFL Draft. His appearance on NFL Networks “NFL 100” earned him a Sports Emmy in 2021 (another trophy he featured in the camera shot).
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