The Patriots’ succession plan for Bill Belichick clearly didn’t go as planned, as Jerod Mayo was let go after only one ugly season at the helm. However, there were cracks in the organization’s overall plan before Robert Kraft even named Mayo as his head coach. [RELATED: Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo] According to Chad Graff of The Athletic, Kraft’s literal succession timeline … [Read more...] about More On Jerod Mayo’s Firing: Succession Plan, Hiring Process, Stevenson Benching
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Mike Vrabel ‘Heavy Favorite’ For Patriots Job; Josh McDaniels In Mix To Return As OC?
Mike Vrabel‘s Patriots interview will take place today, and with the Patriots having satisfied the Rooney Rule, they could make a hire soon. Though, both Lions coordinators — Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn — have received requests as well. Johnson’s interview is set for Friday. Nothing, however, has emerged suggesting Vrabel’s pole position here has been threatened. The former … [Read more...] about Mike Vrabel ‘Heavy Favorite’ For Patriots Job; Josh McDaniels In Mix To Return As OC?
AFC Notes: Joe Brady, Bills, Jets Coaching Search Nuggets, Patriots
Bills Bills OC Joe Brady is drawing interest in this year’s head coach hiring cycle with interview requests from the Jets, Saints, Jaguars, and Bears thus far. Josh Allen praised Brady for taking over Buffalo’s play-calling duties and quickly producing. “He’s been fantastic,” Allen said, via Ryan Talbot of NYUp.com. “You know, coming into that situation last year… It’s not … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Joe Brady, Bills, Jets Coaching Search Nuggets, Patriots
Meet the men leading the Patriots’ head coaching search
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Patriots are using a four-man search party to find the 16th head coach in franchise history. The search for the next head coach of the New England Patriots is in full swing. As of Thursday morning, five candidates have been linked to the position that was opened up when Jerod Mayo was fired on Sunday … [Read more...] about Meet the men leading the Patriots’ head coaching search
Patriots reportedly expected to make head coach decision by next week
Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports The Patriots’ head coaching search could be over quickly. The New England Patriots have so far been linked to five candidates to fill their vacant head coaching position. While others may still join that group in the coming days, it seems as if the organization is intent on turning the page quickly. In fact, according to a report … [Read more...] about Patriots reportedly expected to make head coach decision by next week
New England Patriots links 1/09/25 – Coaching search, Mayo fallout, All-Pro honor for Schooler
Brenden Schooler earns second-straight All-Pro Team honors | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday The Patriots head coaching search has gone national. Albert Breer has been an especially angry panel guest, spouting off that he’s upset about the Patriots skirting the Rooney Rule — even though they are following it. Breer insists that … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 1/09/25 – Coaching search, Mayo fallout, All-Pro honor for Schooler
First assistant coach leaves Patriots after Jerod Mayo firing
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Keith Jones has left New England after two seasons. The New England Patriots coaching staff has its first official departure in the aftermath of Jerod Mayo’s firing. Keith Jones, who had spent the last two seasons with the team, will join Appalachian State University as a defensive assistant. The school announced … [Read more...] about First assistant coach leaves Patriots after Jerod Mayo firing
Lions DC Aaron Glenn declines Patriots’ request for head coaching interview
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Glenn was one of five people linked to the Patriots’ opening. Aaron Glenn will not interview for the New England Patriots’ vacant head coaching position. Despite the team putting in a request, the Detroit Lions’ defensive coordinator decided to decline the opportunity to meet with the organization. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network was … [Read more...] about Lions DC Aaron Glenn declines Patriots’ request for head coaching interview
Patriots head coach profile: Why Mike Vrabel is an attractive candidate for the job
Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Vrabel is one of four remaining candidates linked to the Patriots’ head coaching vacancy. Could New England go straight from one former Patriots linebacker as head coach to another? It appears that might be a realistic outcome of the team’s ongoing search for a new HC. Mike Vrabel, after all, is widely considered the frontrunner to end … [Read more...] about Patriots head coach profile: Why Mike Vrabel is an attractive candidate for the job