Patriots/NFL 2024 Playoffs: Patriots finish 4-13, Will pick 3rd. Mayo hired as HC.

[RoccoF14]

The real question that intrigues me, is whether NE drags out the whole Belichick situation in the hopes that they get a trade offer from another club. There’s probably a franchise out there stupid enough to do it. Just not sure how long it would take, and what the offer would be. You really can’t comp a trade like that.

I could see the Bears, Carolina or the Chargers being stupid enough to try it. Maybe Washington too, if Snyder was still around, but not with the new ownership group.

 

[EverettMike]

The real question that intrigues me, is whether NE drags out the whole Belichick situation in the hopes that they get a trade offer from another club. There’s probably a franchise out there stupid enough to do it. Just not sure how long it would take, and what the offer would be. You really can’t comp a trade like that.

I could see the Bears, Carolina or the Chargers being stupid enough to try it. Maybe Washington too, if Snyder was still around, but not with the new ownership group.

I don't even know why Belichick would agree to that. Why would he want to handicap his new team if the old one is gonna fire him anyway? Maybe there's something I don't understand about how this works, but you can't relieve a head coach of his duties and hold him to a contract, right? This wasn't Belichick wanting to leave the Jets, or Payton leaving the Saints with a year and then wanting to coach elsewhere.

 

[RoccoF14]

I don't even know why Belichick would agree to that. Why would he want to handicap his new team if the old one is gonna fire him anyway? Maybe there's something I don't understand about how this works, but you can't relieve a head coach of his duties and hold him to a contract, right? This wasn't Belichick wanting to leave the Jets, or Payton leaving the Saints with a year and then wanting to coach elsewhere.

I’m not saying it’s likely, but if a team comes forward that he wants to go to, then you work out a deal. Similar to what the Packers did with Rodgers.

Total long shot, I know, and I’m probably overthinking it…

 

[EverettMike]

I’m not saying it’s likely, but if a team comes forward that he wants to go to, then you work out a deal. Similar to what the Packers did with Rodgers.

Total long shot, I know, and I’m probably overthinking it…

But that's my point, why would Belichick okay that? Why would he want his new team to work out a deal? If Kraft wants to fire him force him to fire you. Then he also has to pay you so your new team can use the money saved on guys you want to hire.

 

[GatorMike]

Josh Allen is the best bad quarterback I've ever seen.

Maybe there's something I don't understand about how this works, but you can't relieve a head coach of his duties and hold him to a contract, right?

Belichick has a contract with the Patriots.

As long as the Krafts pay him, he can't work for another team without their permission... at least until the contract expires.

 

[EverettMike]

Josh Allen is the best bad quarterback I've ever seen.


Belichick has a contract with the Patriots.

As long as the Krafts pay him, he can't work for another team without their permission... at least until the contract expires.

Okay then, so if you're Bill and you want to go to Team Z, don't you tell Team Z, "Just pay me yourself and save the draft pick otherwise I'll go to Team Y who is willing to do that?"

I guess I just don't understand how the Patriots have leverage unless another team is being super super cheap. Like, let's say the Cowboys lose in the first round. Jerry Jones is gonna give up a 2nd rouck pick to save money? He has more money than he'll ever need, but a second round pick could be a starting tackle.

 

[The National]

Insane the Dolphins just let them hang around lol, they should be up by a million with all the mistakes the Bills have made.

 

[N o o d l e s]

Nobody wants to see this two weeks in a row

 

[GatorMike]

Okay then, so if you're Bill and you want to go to Team Z, don't you tell Team Z, "Just pay me yourself and save the draft pick otherwise I'll go to Team Y who is willing to do that?"

I guess I just don't understand how the Patriots have leverage unless another team is being super super cheap. Like, let's say the Cowboys lose in the first round. Jerry Jones is gonna give up a 2nd rouck pick to save money? He has more money than he'll ever need, but a second round pick could be a starting tackle.

Another team can't sign Belichick to a contract if he's already under contract to the Patriots.

If the Krafts want to move on, but work out a "trade" for Belichick, they won't fire him. They'll let teams with openings know that they have permission to speak with Bill, and once Bill picks a situation he wants to go to, they'll work out the compensation.

 

[RoccoF14]

Josh Allen is the best bad quarterback I've ever seen.

He’s the modern equivalent of Tony Romo.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

The Patriots have leverage because they have Belichick under contract.

He can't work for another team in 2024 unless the Krafts allow it.

I wouldnt be surprised if they get the SB but Bills will pull Bills things.

And side note my f***ing phone keeps trying to auto-correct 'out' to 'put' and its annoying as f***.

 

[The National]

Classic Bills there

 

[RoccoF14]

He’s the modern equivalent of Tony Romo.

The weird thing is that you could make the same argument for Tua, as well….

 

[The National]

Toughhh pick

 

[Johnnyduke]

Seems bizarre to say but every time Tua let's it go i think it's getting picked off. Still has a noodle arm despite his stats.

 

[Mione134]

That was fun

 

[N o o d l e s]

This was the best result

 

[RoccoF14]

Buffalo vs Pittsburgh and Miami vs KC are way more fun matchups next week.

If Watt plays, Pittsburgh has a chance. Not a good chance, but a chance….

 

[The National]

 

[CDJ]

The first step towards Belichick for their 1st rounder has been manifested

 

[The National]

The first step towards Belichick for their 1st rounder has been manifested

They started off Black Monday asap

 

[RoccoF14]

The first step towards Belichick for their 1st rounder has been manifested

If you think Belichick is gonna get the Pats a first rounder, you need to back away from the cough syrup.

A mid-round pick, at best, if at all….

 

[RoccoF14]

Black Monday predictions……current/upcoming coaching vacancy predictions, based on my unscientific gut…….in order of likelihood.

Chargers
Panthers
Raiders
Falcons
Commanders
Patriots
Bears
Titans

Additional adds, based on Rd 1 playoff performance:
Dallas
Philadelphia

 

[CDJ]

If you think Belichick is gonna get the Pats a first rounder, you need to back away from the cough syrup.

A mid-round pick, at best, if at all….

2 1sts

 

[Johnnyduke]

I'd be stunned if the Eagles canned Sirianni.

I could definitely see Kraft taking a run at Vrabel.