Belichick: To find NFL QBs, look at the ones the Jets released

Bill Belichick may no longer be coaching in the NFL, but he can't pass up the opportunity to troll the New York Jets.

The new North Carolina head coach took a jab at his former employer after being asked how to find a good NFL quarterback on the latest episode of the "Let's Go!" podcast.

"Well, you might take a look at the ones that the Jets have released," Belichick told co-host Jim Gray. "Geno Smith and Sam Darnold, they've done pretty well.

"I think there are quarterbacks like that. You know, Mayfield's an example, Geno Smith's an example, Sam Darnold's an example - even Russell Wilson this year - were guys that nobody really wanted and they've played pretty well."

Belichick served as the Jets' assistant head coach and defensive coordinator under Bill Parcells from 1997-99. Belichick was set to replace Parcells as head coach in 2000 but resigned from the position during his introductory press conference and went on to join the New England Patriots.

The Jets announced last week that they're releasing starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers after two seasons, leaving veteran Tyrod Taylor, Jordan Travis, and Adrian Martinez as the only signal-callers on the roster.