Patriots/NFL 2024 Playoffs Part 2: Pats have 3rd pick. Mayo new HC. Where does Belichick land? Bill O'Brien to leave Patriots for Ohio State OC job

[RoccoF14]

Tribute to Green Bay’s next franchise QB:

Assuming you bought down on the total?

I had the Rams +3 as well as the Packers +7 earlier.

Was a good day

No, I put the bet in last Monday when the line was stupid at 45….

Also played the Bills-Steelers to try to capitalize on the bad weather last Monday. Teased the Bills spread up and hammered the under. I think postponing the game is gonna screw me, so it’ll probably even out.

 

[TimeZone]

Tribute to Green Bay’s next franchise QB:




No, I put the bet in last Monday when the line was stupid at 45….

Also played the Bills-Steelers to try to capitalize on the bad weather last Monday. Teased the Bills spread up and hammered the under. I think postponing the game is gonna screw me, so it’ll probably even out.

Wow that's a ridiculous total, opened up at 50.5 at my two bookies, sounds like I need to shop around more when lines open up.

 

[Fenway]

Belichick slept soundly on Sunday night knowing Dallas will come calling. There are two more dominos in play with the Bills and Eagles.

I feel bad for Mayo because he has a mandate to at least have the Pats in contention for a playoff spot in 2024.

I have been a Pats fan going back to the Braves Field, Fenway Park, BC Alumni Field, and Harvard Stadium days.

This moment changed the timeline, nothing else in Pats' history comes close.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I know I'll get crapped on for this because but I found it having some good Patriots history:

 

[chizzler]

Belichick slept soundly on Sunday night knowing Dallas will come calling. There are two more dominos in play with the Bills and Eagles.

I feel bad for Mayo because he has a mandate to at least have the Pats in contention for a playoff spot in 2024.

I have been a Pats fan going back to the Braves Field, Fenway Park, BC Alumni Field, and Harvard Stadium days.

This moment changed the timeline, nothing else in Pats' history comes close.

Not sure he wants that job. Meh qb. Always throwing nit’s st the wrong time in the game.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Not sure he wants that job. Meh qb. Always throwing nit’s st the wrong time in the game.

This. Dak is mediocre. His cap hit is 59 million next season.

 

[smithformeragent]

Tribute to Green Bay’s next franchise QB:




No, I put the bet in last Monday when the line was stupid at 45….

Also played the Bills-Steelers to try to capitalize on the bad weather last Monday. Teased the Bills spread up and hammered the under. I think postponing the game is gonna screw me, so it’ll probably even out.

This is in my top 5 favorite songs for sure.

Great album.

 

[BernieMcAvoy]

 

[rfournier103]

I know I'll get crapped on for this because but I found it having some good Patriots history:

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Why would you get crapped on for this? It’s a great book. I own a copy myself.

 

[rfournier103]

Belichick slept soundly on Sunday night knowing Dallas will come calling. There are two more dominos in play with the Bills and Eagles.

I feel bad for Mayo because he has a mandate to at least have the Pats in contention for a playoff spot in 2024.

I have been a Pats fan going back to the Braves Field, Fenway Park, BC Alumni Field, and Harvard Stadium days.

This moment changed the timeline, nothing else in Pats' history comes close.

You are absolutely right. Nobody knew it at the time, but it was a major turning point.

I can’t give you any proof, but maybe you can ask Michael Holley if you see him. I remember Holley saying years ago on WEEI that Bill Belichick was getting close to benching Drew Bledsoe and was going to had this injury not happened. Very possibly in a matter of a couple weeks. The Mo Lewis hit only sped up the timeline. Holley would know because of all the time he spent with the Patriots coaching staff while writing “Patriot Reign.”

I believe Drew was going to be benched (and likely traded) because Bill did the same thing in Cleveland to Bernie Kosar. It’s all a moot point now, but I feel in my bones it was inevitable that Tom Brady was going to be the Patriots’ starting quarterback one way or another.

 

[GordonHowe]

Where might Bill Belichick coach next? Fact or fiction with the 7 NFL vacancies

Belichick to the Falcons? What about the Chargers or Commanders? Let's examine which situations make the most sense for the coach and team.

theathletic.com

 

[DKH]

McDaniels sucked as head coach but elite OC

Took Brady, Cassel, and Mac to Pro Bowl

Mac was runner up ROY to Chase with Mac

When you find the right person it shouldn’t matter if they are Irish, short, or live in Lynn.

Josh is right under Mayo nose

Let’s go !!!!!

 

[KrejciMVP]

Where might Bill Belichick coach next? Fact or fiction with the 7 NFL vacancies

Belichick to the Falcons? What about the Chargers or Commanders? Let's examine which situations make the most sense for the coach and team.

theathletic.com

interesting seeing all the media who wanted Bill out and trashed him now trying to find him a job in Dallas in a matter of 2 days.

 

[rfournier103]

interesting seeing all the media who wanted Bill out and trashed him now trying to find him a job in Dallas in a matter of 2 days

I really believe many media people are terrible human beings. I’m not talking about reporters who actually report the news and facts relating to said news, but ‘columnists’ who trot out “hot takes” trying to get clicks with speculation that any of us could come up with.

 

[KrejciMVP]

I really believe many media people are terrible human beings. I’m not talking about reporters who actually report the news and facts relating to said news, but ‘columnists’ who trot out “hot takes” trying to get clicks with speculation that any of us could come up with.

ya they just go with what trending, last week was all the dysfunction Bill caused, 48 hours later he's perfect for Dallas. Now that Bill's gone they've run out of lots of material I assume

 

[mar2kbos]

It doesn’t seem Kraft has much of a plan. Fire Bill, hire Mayo…and profit? Still have GM, assistant coaches, scouts, etc. I mean some of the see guys need to go especially after continuous bad picks and Free Agents. While Bill calls the shots he still has a team. They need to clean all that out. Still early but you get the feeling that Kraft is kind of winging it. If he just continues promotions in house not sure we’ll see much of difference.

I really believe many media people are terrible human beings. I’m not talking about reporters who actually report the news and facts relating to said news, but ‘columnists’ who trot out “hot takes” trying to get clicks with speculation that any of us could come up with.

Well you got to know the difference anything like that are opinion pieces which isn’t much different than this board and giving its opinions. More articles do need the disclaimer this is opinions of said author though. It would stop confusion of fact vs reaction.

 

[DKH]

Belichick slept soundly on Sunday night knowing Dallas will come calling. There are two more dominos in play with the Bills and Eagles.

I feel bad for Mayo because he has a mandate to at least have the Pats in contention for a playoff spot in 2024.

I have been a Pats fan going back to the Braves Field, Fenway Park, BC Alumni Field, and Harvard Stadium days.

This moment changed the timeline, nothing else in Pats' history comes close.

Belichick will go to Atlanta and I bet done

He didn’t look like a guy worried about next job

Why Atlanta?

1. Family

He’s got 4 grand children from Steve under 7 and not sure Brian but I think he has kids

Any parent who isn’t a douche thinks family first

He’s going to be able to take them now or later

Mayo legit likes Steve and Steve family bought a home recently and they love it here - he and wife do not want to leave but if he’s out the door he will join dad

2. Location

Bill wants to stay on East Coast and Atlanta close to home in Jupiter Florida & Nantucket is not a far plane ride

3. Relationships

He and Atlanta owner are friends. Arthur Blank is tight with Kraft, went to school up here and always been an admirer of Boston sports teams - and has hired several Patriots front office guys including GM Thomas Dimitroff and several FO and current staffers and football Ops including including multiple FOB

4. SECURITY

Bill likely would have (I’m assuming but makes sense knowing him) an agreement he would become Prez or Senior Advisor or Head of Football Ops AFTER coaching - basically Grand Pooh bah

5. ROSTER/DIVISION

It’s pretty good - definitely a top half and really a QB away

Division is weak - Carolina a mess helps

I could be wrong and will come back in and take the L (hey I had Jared Knight in HOF and hated the Bergeron pick) but this has information coming from a place no writer I’m sure could get

 

[KrejciMVP]

It doesn’t seem Kraft has much of a plan. Fire Bill, hire Mayo…and profit? Still have GM, assistant coaches, scouts, etc. I mean some of the see guys need to go especially after continuous bad picks and Free Agents. While Bill calls the shots he still has a team. They need to clean all that out. Still early but you get the feeling that Kraft is kind of winging it. If he just continues promotions in house not sure we’ll see much of difference.


Well you got to know the difference anything like that are opinion pieces which isn’t much different than this board and giving its opinions. More articles do need the disclaimer this is opinions of said author though. It would stop confusion of fact vs reaction.

There was definitely no plan and they currently have no GM. Maybe Jonathan will draft off the F&M big board.

 

[rfournier103]

I really hate the Dolphins.

 

[DKH]

There was definitely no plan and they currently have no GM. Maybe Jonathan will draft off the F&M big board.

They got a plan

Be happy

 

[BernieMcAvoy]

 

[CDJ]

Good, Steve is actually solid at his job despite what some might think. The players respect him a lot more than the fans do.

 

[GordonHowe]

interesting seeing all the media who wanted Bill out and trashed him now trying to find him a job in Dallas in a matter of 2 days.

Surprise.

Personally, I hope he goes to San Diago.

Atlanta is, and always will be... meh.

 

[rfournier103]

Surprise.

Personally, I hope he goes to San Diago.

Atlanta is, and always will be... meh.

The Chargers are pretty “meh” too.

This will be interesting.

 

[GordonHowe]

The Chargers are pretty “meh” too.

This will be interesting.

I know, even though I don't follow the NFL at all.

Can you see Bill in ATL? They don't care about pro sports there.

San Diego? At least he'll get some sun and relaxation. Fifteen wins, no problem.

Dallas would be a pressure cooker and a great story. I hate the Cowboys regardless.