The "right now" portion of Saban's comments attracted the attention of Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, who was quick to point out he did not say "no for good" regarding a return to coaching. In short, it seems that rumors about Saban's future could hover over the college and pro football communities through at least the rest of the year.

Why NFL Might See Bill Belichick Return but Not Nick Saban originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After parting ways with the New England Patriots following a 4–13 campaign in 2023, Bill Belichick stepped away from the NFL sidelines, spending the 2024 season as an analyst and commentator.

Nick Saban has been retired from coaching for well over a year now, but that hasn't stopped people from speculating about his future. During this year's SEC Media Days, former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy said he heard from a "notable source" that Saban could return to the