Payton mulls stepping back for Belichick to chase Shula record

After the Patriots let go of Bill Belichick, Payton mused that he might give up his head‑coach role and return as assistant to help the former New England coach reach 347 wins, a mark set by Don Shula. chickenroadslot.pro

Belichick sits at 333 total wins, 14 shy of Shula’s 347, and 302 regular‑season victories to Shula’s 328. Wickersham notes the idea was fanciful and unlikely to materialise, but it reflected Payton’s respect for the veteran coach.