Insider reveals key detail of Bill Belichick's contract extension

With whispers that New England Patriots head coach/general manager Bill Belichick might be on the hot seat, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport quieted the noise that the Pats might move on from the 71-year-old in the offseason last week when he reported Belichick signed a multiyear contract extension last year.

During an appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” on Wednesday, however, Rapoport revealed a key detail of Belichick’s new deal that many had been wondering about. Belichick has not been asked to give up full control over personnel decisions.

“Now, Bill obviously has significant say — final say,” Rapoport said. “I have not heard of him giving up final say, if that’s what you’re wondering. I have not heard that this contract forces him or allows him to give up final say. If that is the case, that would be some news to me. But it’s not impossible.”