New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will cringe when he turns on the TV — or perhaps even looks at the other Gillette Stadium sideline — and sees Bill Belichick wearing a ratty sweatshirt with another team's colors. The Patriots need a coach for the first time in almost a quarter century, and they need so much more, too: Belichick’s failure to develop a quarterback to replace Tom Brady — and surround him with talent — is the biggest reason for the struggles that led to a 4-13 record this season and the end of the Belichick era in New England. “This is a move that we mutually agreed that is needed at this time,” Kraft said in a media availability on Thursday.
Minnesota hired former Rutgers linebackers coach Corey Hetherman as defensive coordinator and former Syracuse special teams coordinator Bob Ligashesky for the same job, filling two high-profile vacancies on coach P.J. Fleck's staff. The Gophers made the announcement on Monday. Hetherman will also serve as linebackers coach, after two seasons in that role at Rutgers.
Speculation is already running rampant on House's replacement as Defensive Coordinator, a position that needs to be filled quickly to assist in recruiting efforts.
Texas Athletics announced Nansen's hire Saturday, and he'll take over as the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. He replaces Jeff Choate who is now the head coach for the Nevada Wolfpack.
The rumors the past couple of days came to fruition on Friday night when LSU hired away Mizzou defensive coordinator Blake Baker. Baker who’s been on the Missouri football coaching staff the past two years goes back to LSU where he was the linebackers coach in 2021. LSU head football coach Brian Kelly wooed Baker […]