In a recent report by the New York Post, it has been revealed that Bill Belichick's coaching tree has an alarming number of dead branches. The firing of Josh McDaniels as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders only added to the list of former Belichick assistants who have failed to find success as head coaches.

Bill Belichick, the esteemed head coach of the New England Patriots, boasts an impressive resume with six Lombardi Trophies to his name. However, when it comes to developing successful head coaches from his coaching tree, the results have been less than stellar.

Josh McDaniels, who was fired by the Raiders, leaves Las Vegas with a track record of two failed head coaching stints. With a combined record of 20-33, McDaniels joins a list of former Belichick assistants who struggled to flourish in their roles.

Romeo Crennel, another former Belichick protégé, had a record of 32-63 with no playoff appearances during his stints with the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, and as the interim coach for the Houston Texans in 2020.

Eric Mangini found some success with the New York Jets, achieving a record of 23-25 with two winning seasons and a playoff appearance. However, his subsequent stint with the Cleveland Browns resulted in a disappointing 10-22 record.

Matt Patricia, who ironically won his first game against Belichick's Patriots as the head coach of the Detroit Lions, posted a lackluster 13-29-1 record and was fired in the middle of his third season.

Jim Schwartz, who started his NFL career as a scout under Belichick, coached the Lions to a 29-51 record from 2009-2013.

Joe Judge, personally recommended by Belichick to the New York Giants, had a challenging tenure with a 10-23 record.

While there have been a few former Belichick disciples who achieved some level of success in the NFL, such as Bill O'Brien, Brian Flores, and Brian Daboll, the overall track record of his coaching tree falls short compared to other top NFL coaches.

The article highlights the coaching trees of Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells, Marty Schottenheimer, Tom Landry, and their respective successful assistants. These coaching trees have produced multiple Super Bowl appearances and titles, underscoring the disparity in the success of Belichick's former assistants.

It is important to note that the longevity and success of Tom Brady as Belichick's quarterback for over two decades may have played a significant role in the difficulty his former assistants faced in replicating success elsewhere. Additionally, some of Belichick's disciples may have initially tried to emulate his coaching style, rather than finding their own unique approach.

As Belichick nears the end of his illustrious coaching career, the lack of success from his coaching tree will inevitably be a blemish, albeit a small one, on his legacy.

In conclusion, Bill Belichick's coaching tree has struggled to produce successful head coaches, with Josh McDaniels being the latest addition to the list of disappointments. While Belichick's own accomplishments as a head coach remain unquestioned, the underwhelming performances of his former assistants raise questions about the efficacy of his coaching methods and the impact of having Tom Brady as his quarterback.