According to one account, the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach had an opportunity to coach this coming season.

"Is he maybe the greatest pro football coach of all time?" Jerry Jones said of Bill Belichick. "Could very well be."

Shockingly, the six-time Super Bowl champion was interviewed by only one team -- and passed over for some head-scratching choices.

Most NFL fans see Chiefs quarterback as destined for a truly legendary career. But for some, there's always going to be a shadow on it.

Mayo might be riding high as the coach of one of the NFL’s most storied franchises, but he’s got a difficult road ahead of him.

"I am very upset when we don’t win games. It carries the whole week. So I promise you I’ll be focused," Patriots owner Robert Kraft said.

The fact that Tebow came to Belichick’s mind as he announced the end of an era is a testament to the former quarterback’s influence.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft reached the decision together after days of talks.

In a moment of triumph and personal vindication, Rudolph gave credit where due and delivered a message of Christian humility.

"And you know I'm a 'Swiftie,' just like yourself... If there are any other tickets that seem to pop up..."