 I love this line. The duo met on a flight three years ago and stayed in contact since with their romance, first making headlines last month. This line, though, is the key. Ready? Do some math. Belichick has not had an extended period without an NFL job. Remember, he was fired by the Browns, but then quickly resurfaced. Since 1974, the year before he began as a special assistant with the Baltimore Colts. 1974.