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For the first time since 1999, someone other than Bill Belichick is the head coach of the New England Patriots.The Patriots are set to hire Jerod Mayo as their next head coach, one day after saying an emotional goodbye to Belichick after 24 historic seasons. Robert Kraft’s franchises have operated a little differently than others over the past 25 years, and Mayo’s hiring continued that pattern. The Patriots opted for a more traditional coaching search, immediately finding a coach with a longstanding relationship with the organization. Here’s what you need to know about Mayo’s history, including NFL player careers and…
Alphabetic. According to Louisiana State Police, Butte double-bet himself and at least six other people during his senior season at LSU. Booth was arrested Thursday on charges of illegal sports betting. The 21-year-old was considered a potential first-round pick after a promising freshman season at LSU, but injuries cut his college career short.But while Butte struggled on the field for most of 2022, it looked like it might have a resurgence season. He is accused of placing bets against himself and his team among thousands of illegal bets over a 13-month period from 2022 to 2023.Booth wasn’t even 21 when…
In addition to the many Patriots players fans will be keeping an eye on as free agency begins in March, several players are awaiting extensions, many of whom could become eligible sooner rather than later. One of the names at the top of the list is Christian Barmore. He was an absolute monster on the field and should not be leaving Foxboro.He’s stepped up and improved every year since being drafted in 2021, which was even more important in the 2023 season, a year after losing Matthew Judon in Week 4. The four-time Pro Bowler’s absence was a major blow…
The Green Bay Packers wasted no time in finding a new defensive coordinator. Earlier this week, it was announced that Joe Barry, the Packers’ defensive coordinator through 2021, had been fired. That decision comes after another disappointing season for a defense featuring eight former first-round picks and other top talent. news about packersThe first person Barry interviewed to fill the vacancy was former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley. Barry worked under Staley when he became the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in 2020. Staley’s hiring leaves Green Bay’s defensive scheme relatively intact. On Friday morning, it…
The Atlanta Falcons are the only team to interview Bill Belichick since parting ways with the New England Patriots on Jan. 11. According to multiple reports, the Falcons interviewed Belichick twice. The first involved interviews with team owner Arthur Blank and the second with Blank, team CEO Rich McKay and other executives. Blank ultimately decided to go in a different direction and hired Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as the Falcons’ new head coach on Thursday. Morris was a member of the Falcons coaching staff from 2015 to 2020. He replaced Dan Quinn as the team’s interim head…
Foster Wanders scored 19 to help Green Bay beat Oakland 69-59 on Thursday night.The Wonders were 7-of-8 shooting (6-of-8 from 3-point range) for Phoenix (13-9, 8-3 Horizon League). Will Ames scored 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting (3-of-3 from 3-point range) and added eight rebounds. Rich Byhre scored 14 points and went 5-for-6, including 4-for-4 from beyond the arc. Blake Lampman finished with 15 points and six assists for the Golden Grizzlies (12-9, 7-3). Chris Conway added 14 points and 2 rebounds. Trey Townsend also scored nine points. The Golden Grizzlies ended their six-game winning streak.
The NFL’s head coaching hiring cycle is nearing its end, leaving a quarter of the league’s teams vacant. The Raiders have given Antonio Pierce a full-time gig. The Chargers sent Jim Harbaugh back to the NFL. The Titans hired Brian Callahan as naturally as ever. Jerod Mayo stepped in to fill in for the Patriots. Two other jobs were filled Thursday as Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales took the Carolina job and Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris was hired by the Falcons. There are two vacancies: captain and sailor. Looks like nobody wants to hire Bill Belichick. Barring a last-minute…
After speculation that former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick would eventually move to the Atlanta Falcons, the answer was a surprising no. The Falcons hired former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their new head coach while Belichick was fired.ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Thursday. The Falcons interviewed Belichick twice, but ultimately chose Morris as the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach. Now Belichick will likely step down as coach in 2024. The Seattle Seahawks and Washington Chiefs are the only positions that are open, and both teams are interviewing candidates.Belichick only interviewed for the Falcons job, which may make…
The Green Bay Packers are looking for a defensive coordinator, and one of the greatest defensive talents in NFL history is looking for a job. Bill Belichick is testing the market after winning six Super Bowl championships in 24 years with the New England Patriots. He interviewed twice with the Atlanta Falcons for open head coaching positions with that organization. However, the Falcons announced on Thursday, January 25 that they have hired former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. The Falcons were the most likely landing spot for the legendary coach, and with two holes left to fill, the…
The Patriots explain Jerod Mayo’s path to head coaching. The Brady-Belichick era peaked in the 2014 season when the Patriots faced the Baltimore Ravens in an instant classic in the divisional round of the playoffs. Baltimore proved a worthy opponent for the top-seeded Patriots, blowing 14-point leads not once, but twice. The Patriots rallied from a double-digit deficit thanks to Brady’s size, rarely used receiving tricks and a pass that saw wide receiver Julian Edelman connect with Danny Amendola for a 51-yard touchdown. As always, the legendary quarterback threw a perfect pass to Brandon LaFell for the game-winning touchdown. Brady…