Belichick Return Patriots

Suddenly, the Patriots Have One of the Best Duos in the N.F.L.

In a league that’s all about the head coach and quarterback, there’s a lot of optimism right now in New England.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Patriots predictions for No. 4 pick

Which players should the Patriots consider in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft? Here's a roundup of predictions from recent expert mock drafts.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

Cowboys working quickly to find Mike McCarthy's replacement; Bill Belichick could be near top of wish list

The Cowboys and Mike McCarthy parted ways on Monday

CBS Sports - Jan. 13

Six big questions -- and a grade -- on the Patriots' hiring of Mike Vrabel

Vrabel, a former Pats linebacker, brings a culture of accountability to a team that finished 4-13.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as franchise's next head coach; former New England star returns home

Vrabel is succeeding Jerod Mayo, who was fired after one season

CBS Sports - Jan. 13

Patriots Hire Mike Vrabel as Next Head Coach

Vrable, a three-time Super Bowl champion with New England, was one of the top coaching target for teams with vacancies this off-season.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

New England Patriots hire former player Mike Vrabel as head coach

The New England Patriots have hired former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel as their head coach, the team announced Sunday.

NBC News - Jan. 12

A Bill Belichick, Tom Brady reunion in Las Vegas is unlikely

When it comes to Bill Belichick potentially returning to the NFL, his North Carolina buyout speaks louder than anything anyone can say.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Aaron Glenn declines to interview with Patriots

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will interview with every team that has a head-coaching vacancy.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Bill Belichick hires CFL coach Chris Jones as defensive assistant

Bill Belichick has made another hire for his North Carolina staff.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Could Josh McDaniels take Patriots' OC job if Vrabel is named coach?

Might the Patriots bring on a pair of familiar faces at head coach and offensive coordinator? Here's the latest buzz around Josh McDaniels.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Sources: Belichick, UNC get UConn transfer Yates

UConn defensive lineman Pryce Yates signed with North Carolina, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 9

How likely is Brady-Belichick reunion in Vegas? Giardi and Curran weigh in

Tom E. Curran and Mike Giardi discuss the report that Tom Brady reached out to Bill Belichick to see if he would leave his new job at UNC to coach the Raiders.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Bill Belichick has no plans on returning to NFL despite Tom Brady reaching out about Raiders job, per reports

It looks like there won't be a reunion in Las Vegas

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Breer: Patriots head coach search ‘looks like a sham'

The MMQB's Albert Breer ripped the Patriots for their handling of the Rooney Rule in what he believes has been a "sham" of a search for their new head coach.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Inside Jerod Mayo’s Disastrous Patriots Season That Ended in His Firing

The former head coach was dealt a bad hand. But people familiar with the situation say he didn’t do much to help himself.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

North Carolina targets Billy Miller for Bill Belichick's staff: Coach runs recruiting powerhouse IMG Academy

This is an inroad for Belichick, a first-time college coach; IMG Academy routinely produces elite recruits

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

2024 Patriots Stock Watch: Drake Maye shines, rookie WRs disappoint

What should we take away from the 2024 Patriots season? Our Patriots insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry reveal their Stock Up and Stock Down picks.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Gronk, Drew Brees push back on concern about Patriots hiring Vrabel

Rob Gronkowski and Drew Brees explain why they'd have no issue with the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel despite his defensive background.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Patriots boost key offensive position in ESPN's new 2025 mock draft

Which position should the Patriots prioritize with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Check out ESPN's latest mock draft projection.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Why is Bill Belichick's first North Carolina transfer portal class so underwhelming? It's the 'Patriot Way'

The Tar Heels are atop 247Sports' five burning transfer portal questions after the winter window

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Patriots competing with these three teams for Mike Vrabel: Report

The Patriots aren't the only team interested in potentially hiring Mike Vrabel as their next head coach.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Bill Belichick says he had "shared vision" with Patriots, until "the last four years"

The decision of the Patriots to create a succession plan, while smart on paper, fell flat in practice.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

As Patriots search for next coach, they should be honest about role of Bill Belichick remnants

In firing Jerod Mayo, New England is continuing the fallout from Belichick's dropoff.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Belichick shares on-brand reaction to Patriots firing Mayo

Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shared his reaction to the firing of his successor, Jerod Mayo, on Monday's "The Pat McAfee Show."

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Why Jerod Mayo was fired after one season with the Patriots and what's next

Patriots owner Robert Kraft cited wanting to return to championship contention as soon as possible as a reason for the change.

ESPN - Jan. 6

2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Predictions for Patriots with No. 4 pick

Which players should the Patriots target with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Here are some projections from recent expert mock drafts.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Why Did the Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo? It Goes Beyond the Field.

The media missteps piled up throughout the season, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo After One Season as Head Coach

New England is expected to pursue former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, people familiar with the situation said.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Who will be the next Patriots head coach? 8 names to consider this offseason

For the second offseason in a row, New England is searching for a new head coach. Will Robert Kraft turn to another former Patriots linebacker to lead the team?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Titans secure No. 1 pick after loss, Patriots' win

The Titans will pick No. 1 in the 2025 NFL draft after losing to the Texans on Sunday following the Patriots' win over the Bills.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Patriots fire Jerod Mayo after first season in New England post-Bill Belichick

Mayo succeeded Bill Belichick

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Patriots fire Mayo as Kraft makes swift decision about team's future

Patriots owner Robert Kraft wasted no time charting a course for the future by firing head coach Jerod Mayo an hour after the team's Week 18 win.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Patriots moving on from Jerod Mayo, per Ian Rapoport

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the New England Patriots are parting ways with their head coach Jerod Mayo following the conclusion to his first season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

NFL coaching tracker, wild-card news: Bill Belichick reportedly isn't interested in NFL return; What's next for Cowboys, Mike McCarthy?

We're tracking all the NFL coaching news after Week 18 and the playoff outlook heading into wild-card weekend.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

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