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10 Thoughts on Jerod Mayo’s introduction press conference

January 17, 2024

FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots introduced Jerod Mayo today as the 15th coach in franchise history. Mayo and owner Robert Kraft had a lot to say so let’s delve into today’s press conference. 1. Mayo is confident: Mayo was clearly confident in himself and believes he is the right person to guide the organization out of its current situation. Mayo has a presence and the Krafts, the players and people in the…

The Krafts wanted their team back, now the onus is on them

January 15, 2024

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It appears that the only man who will not working for the Patriots this season is Bill Belichick. Anyone who else who has been associated with the Patriots struggles the last four years is somehow still employed by the organization. Belichick was the fall guy for the Patriots decline and rightfully so. However, he was not the only one to blame. His supporting cast was part of the problem as…

Patriots waiting to hire a general manager is a mistake

January 14, 2024

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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Patriots are going to take their time hiring a GM and may not address the position until after the draft. For now, it apoears that Matt Groh and Eliot Wolf will be running the front office and handling free agency and the draft. It is not uncommon for teams to do this but it is not recommended especially if you are team that is…

Patriots Draft: 10 players to watch in the Hula Bowl

January 13, 2024

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The NFL Draft all-star game circuit begins with the Hula Bowl down in Orlando, Florida today. There are several players in the game with New England ties but we will talk about that in a separate piece. Here are ten players to watch from today’s game that could be fits for the Patriots as either draft prospects or undrafted free agents. Team AINA Joshua Cephus, WR, UTSA, 6-2 185: Cephus……

Hold the Mayo. Patriots should interview other candidates

January 12, 2024

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According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Patriots have a succession plan in place with linebackers coach Jerod Mayo. Language in Mayo’s contract establishes him as the successor to Bill Belichick. If that is the case, then the Patriots do not have to interview any other candidates according to league rules. They can simply name Mayo the next coach of the team whenever they decide to announce it. The Kraft’s…

Segel: Kraft knew it was time to make a change based on past experiences

January 11, 2024

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By Alan Segel FOXBOROUGH—Patriots owner Robert Kraft and now former head coach Bill Belichick came through the door just before noon on Thursday to announce to the assembled media and Patriots nation watching what was already known. Bill Belichick, after 24 years, would no longer be the leader of the 6-time Super Bowl Champions. The departure was announced as “mutually agreed to part ways” Bill Belichick spoke first and then…

10 potential coaching candidates who could replace Bill Belichick

January 11, 2024

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The Patriots and Bill Belichick agreed to mutually part ways today. For the third time since buying the team in 1994, Robert Kraft will begin a search to hire a head coach. Mike Vrabel and Jerod Mayo head up the list but there will be other candidates as well. Here are ten names to keep an eye potentially for the Patriots head coaching opening. 1.Mike Vrabel, Former Tennessee Titans Coach:…

Belichick provides a thoughtful goodbye in final press conference

January 11, 2024

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FOXBOROUGH – Fittingly, Bill Belichick’s statement during a joint press conference with Robert Kraft on Wednesday afternoon was brief and to the point. Both Belichick and Kraft each had a statement that lasted about five minutes in a jam-packed room full of cameras and reporters. Kraft was scheduled to answer questions later in the day and Bill did not take questions. “Robert and I – after a series of discussions…

Thank You, Coach Belichick

January 11, 2024

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By Jon Lyons NEFJ Correspondent Bill Belichick is no longer the head coach of the Patriots. All good things come to an end, but that first sentence still seems surreal. 296 wins as Patriots head coach. 30 playoff wins. Six Super Bowl championships. The greatest tenure of a head coach in NFL history is over and, despite the legitimate reasons for this ending, it should be met with gratitude and…

Bill Belichick is out after coaching the Patriots for 24 years.

January 11, 2024

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Bill Belichick is out as head coach of the New England Patriots. Belichick and the organization mutually agreed to part ways, ending the most historic run in NFL history by any coach. After 24 years of leading the Patriots, Belichick is moving on. He reportedly still wants to coach and he will have multiple suitors. Belichick’s run with the Patriots was unprecedented. He won six Super Bowls, 17 AFC…

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