Schefter: Bill Belichick & Patriots to Part Ways

[Triumph]

I think you need to use both, Vrabel is that type of coach.

Thats why I say that Vrabs is a river boat gambler.

 

[PrairiePat]

It's going to be weird not seeing him on the sidelines next season. Not a fan of this move, but I understand it.

 

[TB12TheGoat]

don’t **** this up, get Vrabel

 

[venecol]

None of the wording is super clear on it, possible that he is still under contract and he will just negotiate with other teams and then the Pats will work out compensation with them after - i.e. if Atlanta hires him, they can get a 2nd or something.

But in all likelihood he is probably just being fired and they’re dressing it up better.

They're not getting any compensation. Forget about it.

 

[Froob]

Thanks for all the memories Bill, but it was time. Greatest to ever do it.

 

[Triumph]

I have a real bad feeling that Corky Mac Jones is staying put and that Kraft has plans to build around him.

If MHJr is there at # 3 he is a Patriot.

 

[Sect140]

I think you need to use both, Vrabel is that type of coach.

Agreed, use analytics but also have a feel for the game and momentum.

 

[40yrpatsfan]

Mayo as HC, Steve B as DC, McDaniels as OC.

 

[venecol]

I wonder if the Vrabel canning expedited this good guy to bring in.

Nah, this was decided after the Germany game, from my sources.

 

[condon84]

The Krafts don’t know what they’re doing. It’s a decision they’ll come to regret.

I also think back in the history of the team. They’ve had 3 owners. Each owner made one and only one good coaching hiring decision. In all 3 cases (Fairbanks, Parcells, Belichick) it ended badly. This is a bad separation with the coach.

The Krafts have done many good things. The Sullivans also did many good things. Kiam didn’t do anything good. But at the end of the day, I think of the Sullivans as not being up to the task of running an NFL franchise (ie they didn’t know what they were doing). In 5 years I have every confidence that this is how I’m also going to think of the Krafts

This will be highlighted even more when Bill builds another winning franchise. Everyone will be like 'of course he was gonna win again he's won 6 SBs'.

Knew this was gonna end when we found out Kraft meddled and forced BoB on BB. He's a clown for that.

 

[Brotherblues]

First domino, and it's a heavy one in many ways. Will miss the ol grumpster on our sidelines. Too many memories to remember them all; too many memories to forget them all.

Anxious about what's next now, not just for our staff but BB's next move. We might be needing a Chargers or Cowboys subforum.

 

[venecol]

Sad that Bill went out the way he did here….but this move is long overdue….team has been on decline and in disarray for past four seasons. The worst two being last year and this, and there was no way to run it back again next year the way things have been going. I wish Bill the best of luck in the future!

Home loss to the Jets. Brutal.

 

[50-yard-line]

84-103 without the Goat QB nuff said.

Coaching two teams that had to be built from the ground up.

Which he was doing in Cleveland until the rug got pulled out.

 

[Sect140]

I’m not so sure Bill is no longer coaching.

Agreed, I was just pointing out that the twos Goats out of their existing jobs. Maybe Bill talks Nick into being his DC again. LOL!

 

[PatsFan2]

Now im curious what Kraft does with Vrabel being available. If he were still HC in Tennessee I’d say for sure Mayo would be the favorite. Is Mayo still the favorite with Vrabel being available?

If Curran is right again it’s going to be Mayo.

I know Mayo wouldn't be happy but I'm in favor of Vrabel right now. Mayo could be DC and be Top candidate for HC job next year.

 

[Triumph]

They're not getting any compensation. Forget about it.

That would be a bush league maneuver by Kraft.

You don't do a 6 time Super Bowl winning HC like that. Parcells on the other hand deserved what he got.

 

[PatsFan2]

BB is an old School HC that just don't connect with this New Generation.

 

[Sciz]

Ok now get Vrabel and Mcdaniels in here.

Good luck. You have to convince McDaniels not to follow Belichick. Get used to it, because it’s going to happen with free agents too.

 

[oceansizer]

What a ride with BB we have witnessed! Thank you for a great memories. Good luck with chasing Shula' record.

 

[venecol]

Can someone run a wellness check on Andy please?