Steve Belichick is carving a new path in the world of college coaching with his appointment as defensive coordinator at the University of Washington. This marks a departure from his father, Bill, who has never ventured into this realm before. The Belichick family is known for their dry sense of humor, which Steve showcased during a recent press conference.

When asked about the differences between himself and his famous father, Steve Belichick was candid. He joked that while he has a job unlike his father who is currently not coaching, he is excited to work with the team at Washington without trying to mimic his father’s coaching style. Despite looking up to him as a mentor, Steve emphasized that he is his own person and ready to make his mark on the sport.

Bill Belichick recently left behind his long-standing tenure as head coach of the New England Patriots after interviewing for one head coaching position with the Atlanta Falcons during the most recent offseason. While there have been rumors about him potentially taking on a media role in the interim, it looks like he will have to wait until the next offseason before resuming his coaching career in the NFL. Until then, Steve Belichick’s witty commentary about his father’s job status remains relevant.