Patriots GM tracker: News, rumors, analysis about the open position

With Bill Belichick gone, the Patriots personnel department needs a new leader. With Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots mutually parting ways, the team lost more than just its head coach. For the past 24 years and even though he did not hold the official title, Belichick also served as a de facto general …

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Patriots seemingly plan to go unconventional route to address GM position

Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports With Bill Belichick not returning in 2024, the Patriots’ personnel department is left without its long-time leader. The New England Patriots wasted no time to fill their head coaching position after mutually parting ways with Bill Belichick. Jerod Mayo was already waiting in the wings, and his promotion was made official …

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Patriots past and present react to Jerod Mayo becoming the team’s new head coach

Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images Less than 24 hours after Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots announced that they would mutually part ways, the team unveiled his successor. Former Patriots linebacker and recent assistant coach Jerod Mayo was promoted to Belichick’s former position, filling some of the biggest shoes in pro football history. How …

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TRANSCRIPT: Bill Belichick’s Interview on WEEI 1/2/24

Here’s a transcript of this morning’s interview with Bill Belichick on The Greg Hill Show: The post TRANSCRIPT: Bill Belichick’s Interview on WEEI 1/2/24 appeared first on PatsFans.com.

#PostPulpit Mailbag: Why are the Patriots still winning games?

Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images This week’s Patriots mailbag answers questions about tanking, Mac Jones’ future, and more. On the NFL Network broadcast last Sunday night, Kurt Warner relayed a message from New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones: “If we’re gonna go home, we want to take everyone with us.” It …

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New England Patriots links 12/29/23 – Week 17 Pats-Bills: Previews, matchups, keys to victory

Josh Allen gets sacked back in October | Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images Daily news and links for Friday TEAM TALK Patriots-Bills updated Injury Report. Evan Lazar’s Patriots Gameplan: Evaluating Bailey Zappe’s future, Keys to victory vs. the Bills in Week 17. Mike Dussault identifies 10 vital matchups to watch Sunday in Buffalo. 1. Make …

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Why Rodney Harrison deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, explained by Bill Belichick

Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Harrison is a Hall of Fame finalist for the first time since becoming eligible. If Bill Belichick had his wish, Rodney Harrison will be announced as a member of the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class in early February. The former NFL safety, who spent …

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Bill Belichick makes Matthew Slater’s case for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Slater has been selected to 10 Pro Bowls. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is home to just three pure kicking specialists. No other primary special teams players have been inducted. If it was up to New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, that will shortly change with Matthew Slater. …

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Patriots links-How Bailey Zappe jump-started the offense

Bailey Zappe stands in the pocket | Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday. TEAM TALK Patriots-Bills initial Injury Report. Game Preview: Patriots at Bills. Series history, Scouting the matchups, tale of the tape. Transactions: Patriots place RB Rhamondre Stevenson on IR, sign TE La’Michael Pettway to …

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‘Warrior’ David Andrews draws effusive praise from Patriots coach Bill Belichick

Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images The long-time team captain is one of the Patriots’ best players. Instability has been the theme of the 2023 season for the New England Patriots’ offensive line. Whether due to injury or performance, the unit has seen constant turnover across the board — with one exception: David Andrews. The Patriots’ …

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Patriots vs. Chiefs Friday injury report: Rhamondre Stevenson ruled out, leaving 7 questionable for New England

Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Game statuses for Week 15 at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots have ruled out Rhamondre Stevenson for Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The starting running back remained sidelined from practice for the second week in a row after sustaining a high ankle sprain on Dec. 3. An …

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If This Is The End For Belichick, Patriots Fans Need to Enjoy the Ride

Anyone who watched the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night saw firsthand what it really looks like when a head coach loses the locker room. The post If This Is The End For Belichick, Patriots Fans Need to Enjoy the Ride appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Sunday’s Games Leave Patriots as Spoilers With Four Games Left

Heading into Sunday’s slate of NFL games, there was a sliver of hope that a late run to finish 7-10 by Bill Belichick’s team might mean a shot at playing in January, given that the New England Patriots weren’t quite mathematically eliminated. The post Sunday’s Games Leave Patriots as Spoilers With Four Games Left appeared …

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CURRAN: Decision Was Made on Belichick Following Patriots Loss in Germany

Coming off of Thursday night’s win over Pittsburgh and some of the renewed optimism thanks to a nice performance by Bailey Zappe, the talk of moving on from Bill Belichick had quieted down in recent days. The post CURRAN: Decision Was Made on Belichick Following Patriots Loss in Germany appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Belichick Claps Back at Media Following Latest Patriots Loss

Obviously, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has been subject to some various rumors and media narratives as of late and on Monday, he took some time to respond to several of them. The post Belichick Claps Back at Various Media Narratives Following Latest Patriots Loss appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Fan Notes from the Patriots’ loss to the Dolphins

Jim Rassol / USA TODAY NETWORK Notes, musings, and observations from the New England Patriots’ 31-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The last time the New England Patriots lost a game in Miami to the Dolphins, Joe Biden was the President of the United States. I guess the Pats were due for a loss down …

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Dante Scarnecchia, Mike Vrabel inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame

Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Update 10/21/2023: Full ceremony: Dante Scarnecchia, Mike Vrabel inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame Franchise greats Dante Scarnecchia and Mike Vrabel are officially the 33rd and 34th inductees into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. The long-time assistant coach and former linebacker were inducted on Saturday, in a two-hour …

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5 questions with Buffalo: How can the Patriots upset the Bills?

Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images We spoke with SB Nation’s Bills blog about the Patriots’ Week 7 opponent. The New England Patriots have lost three straight games to drop to 1-5 on the year. In order to the win column, they will have to beat one of the best teams in football: the 4-2 Buffalo …

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Fire Belichick? That One May Complicate Patriots’ Future Even Further

It’s probably safe to say that for anyone hoping that Bill Belichick’s collapse continues, the future may not look as bright as people might think. The post Fire Belichick? That One May Complicate Patriots’ Future Even Further appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Monday Observations: Patriots Defense Outstanding in Win Over Jets

It was a great job defensively, especially in the first half,” Belichick said in his post-game press conference. The post Monday Observations: Patriots Defense Outstanding in Win Over Jets appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Belichick ‘Still Pissed’ About Mac Jones Going ‘Outside the Building’ For Help in 2022

While Bill Belichick may have said last week that they’re putting everything that happened in 2022 behind them, it sounds like he’s still got some issues that he’s apparently not fully over just yet. The post Belichick ‘Still Pissed’ About Mac Jones Going ‘Outside the Building’ For Help in 2022 appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Brady vs Belichick? QB’s Podcast Reveals It Truly Was a Partnership

When it comes to the Brady vs Belichick debate, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick put a lot of that to bed during a recent podcast and gave some great insight into their relationship. The post Brady vs Belichick? QB’s Podcast Reveals It Truly Was a Partnership appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick Release Statements Regarding Tom Brady’s Retirement

Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick Release joint statements about Tom Brady after his decision to retire from the NFL for a second time. The post Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick Release Statements Regarding Tom Brady’s Retirement appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Belichick: “We’ll See” on Mac Jones’ Status vs Browns

With the New England Patriots set to travel to Cleveland tomorrow for their match-up against the Browns on Sunday, Bill Belichick continued to offer little in terms of Mac Jones’ potential return this weekend. The post Belichick: “We’ll See” on Mac Jones’ Status vs Browns appeared first on PatsFans.com.