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Hold the Mayo. Patriots should interview other candidates

January 12, 2024

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…

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:…

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…

Catching up with Zevi Eckhaus following his commitment to Washington State

January 9, 2024

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Image courtesy of Bryant Athletics Former Bryant quarterback Zevi Eckhaus announced on Saturday night that he has committed to Washington State University. After three seasons on Smithfield, he heads west with the hopes of getting the opportunity to start at a Power 5 school. Eckhaus completed 238 of 379 passes (62.8%) for 2,907 yards, 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions, He leaves Smithfield as arguably the school’s most prolific passer. He…

Belichick sets the table for his next coaching job

January 9, 2024

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Before all you Bill Belichick supporters get all excited about the possibility of him returning to the Patriots next season, you might want to curb your enthusiasm. In his season ending press conference on Monday morning, Belichick proclaimed that he would do what’s best for the team in regards to giving up personnel control. This surprising comment was not just meant for the Kraft family and the Patriots organization, it…

Everett’s Sainristil leading the way for Michigan on their championship march

January 8, 2024

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Photo courtesy of Grace Beal/Daily It is hard to believe that Mike Sainristil is a fifth year senior at Michigan. It does not seem like it was that long ago that he was making plays for Everett High School and competing for state championships in Massachusetts. Now, Sainristil is competing for a national championship on the biggest stage in college football. Tonight, he will have an opportunity to help deliver……

Belichick puts the ball in the Krafts’ court in his final press conference of the year

January 8, 2024

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Bill Belichick met with the media on Monday morning and answered questions regarding this past season and his future with the organization. Belichick was candid in his assessment of this past season and how it was a failure. He sounded like a coach who was planning on returning, reiterating that he is under contract next season and that he will do his job. By the end of the press conference…

Seven Points on the Patriots 17-3 loss to the Jets

January 7, 2024

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AP Photo/Michael Dwyer The Patriots 2023 season ended in disappointing fashion with a 17-3 loss to the New York Jets. The loss snapped the Patriots 15 game winning streak against New York and it put a bow on one of the most disappointing and frustrating seasons in team history. The team faces several questions as they embark on the off-season, most notably the future of Bill Belichick who is not…

Patriots-Jets Live Chat

January 7, 2024

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We’re live in what could be Bill Belichick’s last game as coach of the Patriots. Comment on the game and anything else (Bill Belichick) in the comments section. Patriots first possession: 1st & 10 from their 25 Three and out. Zeke was open but he saw Whitehead out of the corner of his eye. Not the start the Patriots needed offensively but not surprising either. 63 yard punt by Baringer….

5 match-ups to watch vs. the New York Jets

January 7, 2024

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The Patriots host the Jets in the final game of the season. It has been a disappointing season for both teams and they will look to close things out with a win. Weather will be a factor, placing even more of an emphasis on match-ups and capitalizing on them. Here are five match ups to watch. 1. Patriots defensive line vs. the Jets offensive line: The running game will take center…