Commanders news: Josh Harris, Bill Belichick, Ron Rivera and Week 18

Commanders hoping to meet with Bill Belichick

Bill Belichick's glittering coaching career with the New England Patriots could be coming to an end. The legendary figure's future is murkier than ever. Depending on what transpires in the coming days, he could be on the lookout for alternative employment.

The Washington Commanders are reportedly keeping a close eye on developments. This could be the big splash Josh Harris' ownership group is looking for. Dianna Russini of The Athletic stated they would be keen on meeting with Belichick if he's made available for the upcoming cycle. They are unlikely to be alone in that regard.

"Robert Kraft has a big decision to make on the future of Bill Belichick. The 71-year-old Belichick wants to keep coaching, he still can coach, and the players in New England are still playing hard. After a season filled with so much talk about the end of the Belichick era, along with reports of the Kraft family being open to change, here’s what I know from conversations with multiple league sources. There is a meeting set for next week between owner Robert Kraft, Jonathan Kraft and Belichick. There are some who work for the team who are expecting changes and have started to put out feelers about jobs elsewhere. There are other organizations, like the Commanders and Raiders, hoping to get a chance to meet with Belichick. There are more teams in the shadows, but that will depend on outcomes from Week 18 games and playoff results."

- Dianna Russini, The Athletic

This is a contentious topic among the fanbase. Belichick's credentials speak for themselves, but things have been on the slide since he decided to let quarterback Tom Brady sign for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Commanders need to figure out if he has enough juice left to take on their significant project.