The Bill Belichick Shadow Is Gone This Patriots Team Is Jerod Mayos Now

US Congress certifies Trump’s victory in shadow of 2021 Capitol attack

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Financial Times - Jan. 7

Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon

The fall of the Syrian regime and loss of Iranian influence opens the door for the Lebanese to finally take their fate in their own hands.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Kraft quickly wants HC hire; 'feel terrible' for Mayo

Patriots owner Robert Kraft, saying "this whole situation is on me" and that he feels "terrible" for Jerod Mayo, wants to have a new head coach in place quickly.

ESPN - Jan. 6

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

It's Black Monday in pro football, as the bill comes due for coaches of losing NFL teams

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired Super Bowl-winning coach Doug Pederson in what's likely to be multiple "Black Monday" terminations across pro football.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Video shows a Ukrainian long-range drone strike on a Russian port used to support its 'shadow fleet'

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Patriots fire Jerod Mayo: Robert Kraft takes accountability for failed tenure, says 'whole situation is on me'

New England got rid of Mayo after one season

CBS 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

They Instigated an Infamous N.B.A. Brawl. Now They’re on the Same Team.

For 31 years, Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks never talked to each other about their confrontation. Then JJ Redick hired both of them.

The New York Times - 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

NFL playoff field set after Lions rout Vikings to earn NFC's top seed; Patriots fire Jerod Mayo

Detroit trounced Minnesota to win the NFC North and claim the postseason bye

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Pats fire Mayo after finishing 4-13 in lone season

The Patriots have fired coach Jerod Mayo after one season, the team announced Sunday.

ESPN - 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

Week 18 instant reactions: Jerod Mayo fired, Vikings fall flat, Tyreek Hill wants out? | Inside Coverage

In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab break down the key moments from Week 18 of the NFL season, offering their take on some of the league’s biggest matchups and the ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

2025 Patriots head coaching candidates: Mike Vrabel headlines potential replacements for Jerod Mayo

Which big names could be on New England's radar?

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Titans Clinch First Pick in 2025 N.F.L. Draft After Patriots Beat Bills

With a Week 18 win, New England dropped to the No. 4 pick.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Patriots fire Jerod Mayo: Rob Gronkowski blasts New England for cutting ties with head coach after one season

Gronk was clearly shocked about New England's move

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

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 fire head coach Jerod Mayo after one season in New England

The New England Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday, the team announced.

NBC News - 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

Patriots fire Jerod Mayo, Bill Belichick's replacement, after just 1 season

Jerod Mayo had a tough time taking over for a legend. Who might the Patriots target next?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Titans clinch No. 1 overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft with Week 18 loss to Texans, Patriots' win over Bills

Tennessee is now on the clock

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Joe Milton III, Patriots turn NFL Draft order upside down with victory over Bills

New England won its way out of the No. 1 draft pick, but fortunately for the Patriots that's not a season-breaker.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Patriots vs. Bills odds, picks, spread, how to watch, stream: Model reveals 2025 Week 18 NFL predictions

SportsLine simulated Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots in Week 18 of the 2024-25 NFL season 10,000 times

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

‘The tyrant is gone and the nightmare is done’: Syrian exiles hope for a brighter future

Syrians who fled Bashar al-Assad’s reign of terror now consider moving home as the country starts a new chapter. Shortly after the Syrian civil war began in 2011, Jihad Abdo, a well-known actor in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5