The story that followed at Gillette Stadium before Bill Belichick was forced out of the New England Patriots’ brutal 4-13 record this season is starting to come true. Can Belichick, at 71 years old and with over 20 years of NFL head coaching experience, be relevant to the young generation of players of the future?The Belichick brand has always been associated with the long-lasting connection between coaches and players.
Upon arriving in New England, all players had to embrace a team atmosphere and not question Belichick’s methods. But the Patriots brand took a huge hit after Tom Brady left, which made it much more difficult to convey that experience to young people. “I think they want to be a family,” Patriots quarterback Jonathan Jones told 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Zolak and Bertrand” on Friday.
“When I first came in, I said, ‘Look, get to work,’ and I think it worked. This worked for a while. It has worked for a long time, but I don’t think it will work for this generation. So I think (Jerrod) is not only in touch with the younger generation, the Mayo lads, but he’s in a space where he can be a leader. “When he’s in the room, kids listen to him.”New England Sports NetworkBOYSthe homeNFLNew England Patriots18 Patriots veteran Bill Belichick agrees with the general narrative.
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Can Belichick, at 71 years old and with over 20 years of NFL head coaching experience, be relevant to the young generation of players of the future? The Belichick brand has always been associated with the long-lasting connection between coaches and players.
Upon arriving in New England, all players were forced to embrace a team atmosphere and not question Belichick’s methods. But the Patriots brand took a huge hit after Tom Brady left, which made it much more difficult to convey that experience to young people.”I think they want to be a family,” Patriots linebacker Jonathan Jones said on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Zolak and Bertrand” on Friday. “When I first came in, I said, ‘Look, get to work,’ and I think it worked. This worked for a while. It worked for a long time, but I don’t think it will work this generation.
So I think (Jerrod) is not only in touch with the younger generation, the Mayo lads, but he’s in a space where he can be a leader. “When he’s in the room, kids listen to him.”Story continues below the admore NFLThe Patriots put these “big questions” to the coordinator candidates.Written by Adam London2 minutes of readingSony Michel jokes a little as he looks back on his tenure with the Patriots.
Sean T. McGuire2 minutes of readingPatriots Rumors: This Big Move Has NFL People ‘Excited.’Written by Adam London2 minutes of readingJones, 30, has seen both the good and the bad of the now-defunct New England dynasty. Signed as a free agent in 2016, Jones joined the Patriots and capped a stellar run for the organization. He played with Brady for four seasons and appeared in three Super Bowls, winning two (2016, 2018).The streak never recovered under Belichick after the Brady-Belichick relationship soured and New England let its all-time MVP leave Foxboro. Even current quarterback Mack Jones’ promising Pro Bowl rookie campaign wasn’t enough for the greatest coach in NFL history.
It became clear that the Patriots needed to move in a different direction and welcome a rebuilding team with a new voice after not winning a playoff game in six seasons. Mayo, 37, took over as the next head coach after Belichick’s departure, becoming the youngest head coach in the NFL. How that translates to a New England team with more opportunities to pick will be determined by the entire season ahead.
