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This isn't unique to the Patriots though. This happens across the league, every single season. You don't think other teams have been poaching coaches from the Rams and 49ers? Probably faster than from the Pats.It's not an excuse, it's just a fact. Just because you might have a bead on who may or may not be leaving (and I'm sure out of all of those guys, there were likely at least one or more he might have been caught off guard by), it doesn't make it less challenging.
Obviously, most people agree that players win games. But at the same time, replacing players is still easier than replacing coaches.
Here are the issues:
1. Pats have the smallest coaching staff in the NFL. That's Bill's choice.
2. Pats like to have a small circle from where to hire coaches (usually called F&F). That's Bill's choice.
3. Pats are well known across the league for having their coaches work long hours at low pay. That's Bill's choice.
4. Pats are not into giving out titles, so there's a glass ceiling, which prompts coaches to leave for better opportunities. That's Bill's choice.
Because of all of the above, which is directly a result of how Bill wants to run things, it limits the availability of coaches and it encourages the departure of coaches. The fact the team is no longer having success is added motivation to leave.
All of this is on Bill. 100%