THE Los Angeles ChargersThe rapid rise in the NFL standings was somewhat of a surprise to those who thought the team was at the start of a rebuild. Another surprise this season has been the dominance of the AFC West. Led by the Kansas City Chiefs, the division now has two other teams in good position for a playoff spot: the Chargers and Denver Broncos.

The odd team this season has been the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the Raiders could soon become the team to beat in the division, with a move that would bring legendary head coach Bill Belichick into the fold.

Since Brady became a minority owner of the Raiders, fans continue to argue that the future Hall of Fame quarterback will call out his former head coach, who will also be in that same Hall of Fame. Current Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce appears to be on the chopping block in his first full season with the team.

Belichick, for now, also wants to be head coach next season, according to The Athletic. Dianna Russini.

Pierce is 7-12 overall as head coach in Las Vegas; this season the team is 2-8 and in desperate need of a complete rebuild. Bringing in Belichick would be a shock to the system. However, does Belichick want to build from the ground up? Only time will tell.

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