FOXBORO -- Patriots head coach Bill Belichick held his year-end press conference Monday after his team's AFC Championship loss.
Though he made it clear personnel decisions would not be discussed, saying, "Now is not the time," he made an exception for himself.
The NFL's longest-tenured coach will return for another season.
"I'll be here. You'll have to deal with me again next year. I know it's disappointing for a lot of people," he grinned sardonically.
"Until I'm told otherwise, I plan on being here."
Belichick, 60, has worked in the league for 38 years. His next season will be his 14th as New England's bench boss.