New England Patriots reporter Chris Mason of MassLive is not solely satisfied crew proprietor Robert Kraft will transfer on from legendary head coach Invoice Belichick after the 4-12 Patriots finish the season with a house recreation towards the 6-10 New York Jets on Sunday.
“I do suppose the way in which they’re closing issues out may completely give Robert Kraft chilly ft,” Mason stated in regards to the Patriots through the newest version of the “Eye on Foxborough” podcast, as shared by Lauren Campbell of MassLive. “My complete factor with him is seeing is believing. Robert has talked robust repeatedly, and nothing actually modifications. There have been a number of, ‘We have to win a playoff recreation’ offseasons in a row. Clearly, at 4-12, you might be removed from a playoff recreation. However in the end, I believe it comes again to: They’re taking part in actually exhausting. You’ll be able to’t ask something extra of the crew that’s on the market proper now.”
Albert Breer of Sports activities Illustrated made a similar point shortly after the Patriots confirmed loads of aggressive battle in Sunday’s 27-21 loss on the Buffalo Payments (10-6). What was a 2-10 New England crew went 2-2 throughout the previous 4 weeks, however that will not erase the truth that the Patriots are about to miss the playoffs for the third time in 4 years.
It was beforehand suggested Kraft may retain Belichick as head coach however rent “another person to take over management of the Patriots’ personnel.” It is unknown if Belichick, who reportedly is under contract by means of subsequent season, would settle for such a state of affairs, however Mark Daniels of MassLive thinks Belichick’s general building of the membership’s present roster may trigger Kraft to half methods with the six-time Tremendous Bowl champion head coach solely.
“I believe on the finish of the day, Robert Kraft will transfer on with a brand new head coach and I believe they want somebody right here with a greater eye for expertise on the offensive finish of the ball,” Daniels defined through the “Eye on Foxborough” episode. “However they’re well-coached. And I assumed we noticed that (Sunday). However I don’t disagree saying it’s not utterly set in stone as a result of something can occur.”
Breer wrote for his piece revealed Sunday that Kraft seemingly realizes “some degree of great change is required” contemplating New England’s lackluster file since quarterback Tom Brady left the group following the 2019 season. It does, nonetheless, appear that some educated people imagine Kraft may view Belichick as a part of a attainable answer quite than as an issue.