The Bill Belichick Tree

  • Former assistant coaches under Belichick that have gone on to become head coaches:
  • --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)
  • --Nick Saban, Michigan State (1995–1999), LSU (2000–2004), Miami Dolphins (2005–2006), Alabama (2007–present)
  • --Charlie Weis, Notre Dame (2005–present)
  • Assistant coaches or executives under Belichick that have become assistant head coaches, coordinators or executives in the NFL:
  • --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
  • --Scott Pioli, general manager for the Kansas City Chiefs
  • --Rob Ryan, defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns
  • --Mike Tannenbaum, general manager for the New York Jets