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Bill Belichick is possibly the greatest coach in NFL history, and yet, he was left without a proverbial chair when the music of the coaching carousel stopped this offseason. While many will point to Belichick’s age (71) and propensity for control throughout the New England Patriots organization, Robert Kraft, the Patriots’ owner, reportedly had a […]

The New England Patriots are reloading after their disappointing 2023-24 season. New England parted ways with longtime head coach Bill Belichick and now finds themselves deep in the NFL free agency period. Moreover, Robert Kraft provided insight into the team’s offseason approach. Kraft believes the Patriots will have success, but it requires a combination of […]

Robert Kraft joined the chorus of many who didn’t enjoy the entirety of “The Dynasty: New England Patriots,” the documentary series that covered the Patriots’ historic two-decade-long run. Speaking to reporters at the NFL’s league meetings on Tuesday for the first time since the docuseries was released, Kraft believed it focused too much on the […]

Robert Kraft wasn’t shy in sharing his desire that the New England Patriots select a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. Speaking to reporters at the NFL’s league meetings on Tuesday, Kraft didn’t place a demand that chief roster decision maker Eliot Wolf and head coach Jerod Mayo select a quarterback with the No. 3 […]

The New England Patriots fell short in the Calvin Ridley sweepstakes in the first week of NFL free agency, but Robert Kraft said the reason they didn’t get him wasn’t because they failed to offer enough money. Rather, Kraft said there were other factors that prevented Ridley from signing with the Patriots. “There was one […]

Familiarity still plays an important part in bridging the eras of dominance and rebuilding. Robert Kraft and Jerod Mayo both want the New England Patriots to be back in title contention. While it may take a while for a winning record or a postseason berth, the best they can do is bring in veterans to […]

Perhaps no quarterback-team duo has had more success than what Tom Brady and the New England Patriots accomplished during their run together during the 2000s and 2010s, winning six Super Bowls during his tenure and also recording a perfect 16-0 record in a regular season. Brady shockingly left the Patriots back in 2019 and went […]

Bill Belichick tipped his cap to Matthew Slater once again on Tuesday, joining the chorus of those showing the New England Patriots icon in praise after he announced his retirement. The former Patriots head coach doubled down on a previous sentiment of where Slater ranks among these special teams players in the history of the […]

The New England Patriots have developed a reputation for being thrifty when it comes to their spending. With Bill Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft running the show in recent years, they have seen a lot of success despite not shedding much cash. Now, a new era has arrived for the team as Jerod Mayo […]

With Bill Belichick leaving the organization, the New England Patriots will have a new head coach for the first time since 2000. But as the Patriots prepare for the Jerod Mayo era, Robert Kraft thinks New England is in good hands. Mayo was elevated from his role as linebackers coach to replace Belichick. He has […]

There are only a few names that have become synonymous with a franchise. Bill Belichick has been exactly that for the New England Patriots. The coach still remains the most noticeable figure for sports fans. When he left, it felt like a big hole needed to be filled by Jerod Mayo because he was going […]

Jerod Mayo was officially introduced as the new head coach of the New England Patriots on Wednesday, becoming the 15th head coach in franchise history. He also made history in the process. Mayo is the first Black coach in the 65 years of the Patriots’ existence, an honor that he admittedly takes pride in. As […]

Robert Kraft made his first head coach hiring in 24 years official on Wednesday when he introduced Jerod Mayo as the New England Patriots’ next head coach. But the hiring of Mayo brings some similarities to Bill Belichick for the Patriots owner. Kraft explained that he had a similar conviction to hiring Mayo as he […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft recently gave some insight on the decision to hire Jared Mayo after the departure of longtime head coach Bill Belichick. He spoke on the importance of having trust in his next hire since he views the organization as a family. Coaching the Patriots isn’t for everybody. There are high […]

The New England Patriots introduced new head coach Jerod Mayo on Wednesday as he and owner Robert Kraft spoke to friends, family, the media and members of the Patriots organization. The duo appear excited to begin this new chapter of the franchise and Mayo’s history with the organization certainly made things easier for Kraft upon […]

The New England Patriots made a fascinating head coach decision after letting Bill Belichick go during the offseason. With ex-Patriots player Mike Vrabel available, there were a sizable amount of players that were intrigued with the Vrabel-Pats reunion. However, Robert Kraft decided otherwise, hiring Belichick’s assistant coach and linebackers coach Jerod Mayo as their new […]

Just one day after announcing that Bill Belichick would not be returning for his 25th season as head coach in New England, the Patriots have officially announced that Jerod Mayo, a former Patriots linebacker and an assistant under Belichick for the last five seasons, would be taking over as head coach. In some respects, this […]

Robert Kraft and the New England Patriots have to do something they haven’t done in two dozen years after parting ways with head coach Bill Belichick. The Patriots are in the market for a head coach, with Kraft telling reporters Thursday the team plans to swiftly find Belichick’s successor. So, here are the top-seven replacements […]

Bill Belichick is officially out as New England Patriots’ head coach and general manager. That will only make ‘The Dynasty: New England Patriots’ documentary even more highly anticipated. The Patriots of the 21st century had arguably the greatest dynasty in the history of the NFL. Alongside Tom Brady, arguably the greatest football player of all […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft made it clear that the performance of the team wasn’t up to par when explaining the decision to part ways with Bill Belichick on Thursday. After holding a joint press conference with Belichick earlier Thursday, Kraft addressed reporters alone and shared what he’s seeking in the coach’s replacement. Kraft […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft knew something had to change after the team’s 4-13 season in 2023, leading to the team to part ways with Bill Belichick on Thursday. After holding a mutual press conference with the former Patriots coach earlier in the day, Kraft admitted in a separate press conference that the team […]

The NFL spotlight shines bright on the New England Patriots. It’s unclear whether head coach Bill Belichick will depart from the organization, in terms of a trade, being fired, or mutually parting ways. Belichick and his staff are taking the process slowly, with the final decision on the Patriots’ front office and ownership group. “Belichick, […]

The New England Patriots are far from the team they were years ago. It seems just like yesterday when Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski were dominating defenses and winning Super Bowls. Ever since Brady moved on from the team, New England has an overall record of 29-37 in the past four years. They’ve made the […]

The name Bill Belichick is perhaps the most iconic name in New England Patriots history besides Tom Brady. His grit has delivered a lot of winning seasons which made rumors about his firing disheartening for some fans. Although, it seems as if his days with the organizations still remain to be numbered. After mentoring Bailey […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots had a season to forget in 2023. But as rumors fly rampant about Belichick’s future, Robert Kraft has yet to make any final decisions for the Patriots. Belichick and Kraft have not yet met to discuss the head coach’s 2024 future, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. […]

The lowly New England Patriots — in the midst of their worst season in 30 years, were officially eliminated from postseason contention Sunday afternoon following the Cincinnati Bengals’ 31-14 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The elimination marks the earliest the Patriots have been knocked out of the playoffs since the 2000 season, over two decades […]

Saturday’s Army-Navy festivities at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, was a welcomed break from the season-long struggles of the New England Patriots. And while embattled Patriots head coach Bill Belichick didn’t seem to be distracted by the pall caused by his team’s 3-10 season — their worst in over 30 years, ESPN Pat McAfee indeed […]

Robert Kraft is in his 30th year as the owner of the New England Patriots, and it’s been three decades of nearly unparalleled success for the 82-year-old Kraft and his franchise. In those 30 seasons (in fairness, 29, since we’re in the middle of the 30th), the Patriots have won the AFC East 19 times, […]

It is hard to imagine the New England Patriots not being coached by Bill Belichick, but rumors have already started making their rounds about a looming breakup between the legendary football tactician and one of the most successful franchises in NFL history. Such a breakup would cause massive waves across the NFL, and while it […]

The partnership between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft has lasted nearly twenty-four years, but all signs point to the New England Patriots parting ways with Belichick before he and Kraft could reach their silver anniversary. Sometimes even the marriages that seem certain to last forever abruptly come to an end, but as you often hear […]

If Robert Kraft decides he wants to move on from Bill Belichick, he seems to have a dream scenario on who he wants to be the New England Patriots’ next head coach and general manager. Kraft’s two “home run hires” to replace both of Belichick’s roles would be Mike Vrabel as the Patriots’ next head […]

Along with the rest of New England, the Patriots are mourning the lives lost in the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. The shooting Wednesday night has killed at least 18 people and injured 13 others. The Patriots released a statement Thursday from owner Robert Kraft on X. “The senseless act of violence that unfolded last […]

When it comes to the New England Patriots and their constant struggles this season, owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick could have “hard conversations” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “I think there’s gonna be some hard conversations between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft,” Schefter said on The Pat McAfee show Monday afternoon. “How […]

Since 2000, Bill Belichick has helped the New England Patriots reach new heights. But as the Patriots continue to falter this season, Robert Kraft is considering a massive change. In his time as head coach, Belichick has won 263 games and led New England to six Super Bowl championships. However, the Patriots have gotten out […]

Robert Kraft was like many New England Patriots fans when he watched Tom Brady speak during his ceremony at halftime of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. In the middle of his speech, Brady declared that “I’m a Patriot for life.” As the team’s former quarterback said that, Kraft was notably excited standing behind him. […]

There is no question in any NFL fan’s mind that Tom Brady deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He started by impressing Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft by running the New England Patriots dynasty for years. His impact on the city and his fans remains understated. Brady was the face of […]

Robert Kraft is once again a semifinalist for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This time around, though, he’s getting support from a major player. Tom Brady made the case for the New England Patriots owner to be inducted just over a week after he was picked as one of the 12 semifinalists […]

Robert Kraft and Mike Holmgren were one of 60 former senior NFL players, coaches, or contributors to get one step closer to a Hall of Fame nod on Wednesday. Thirty-one seniors and twenty-nine coaches/contributors were selected to advance to this top 60. The seniors make up of former players who played their last pro football […]

The 2023 NFL season is certainly gearing up to be a big one for the New England Patriots, one that could determine the future employment of a couple of key members in the organization. That seems to include Bill Belichick. Some people close to the Patriots head coach think that his job could be in […]