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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is reportedly ready to make significant changes to his offensive coaching staff during the off-season after crunch talks with owner Robert Kraft.
The Patriots missed out on the play-offs for the second time in three years this season, with a defeat to the Buffalo Bills ending their slim hopes of making the post-season. It was a disappointing campaign for the Patriots, and there has been speculation that Belichick could step away.
However, the 71-year-old announced on Monday that he wouldn't be walking away, and would be back to coach the team next season. However, some of his coaches might not be with him.
According to NBC Sports Boston, Belichick met with Kraft for their annual post-season debriefing. The report states that Belichick and Kraft haven't had any falling-out, and didn't argue over the 2022 season.
Instead, they agreed that 2022 hadn't been a good year for the franchise, and an agreement was made to change members of the coaching staff.
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Instead of firing staff and flirting publicly with potential replacements, however, the Patriots will apparently re-assign coaches around the team, and are considering numerous different offensive coaches from around the league.
Bill Belichick wants to come back to coach the New England Patriots next seasonThe report also states that Kraft didn't have to put any pressure on Belichick to make those changes in the offensive coaching unit, instead the head coach understood that changes needed to be made.
The Patriots are set to stick with quarterback Mac Jones next season, despite a disappointing showing from the sophomore slinger.
Reports had linked legendary quarterback Tom Brady with a potential return, but it now seems he is unlikely to come back to the Gillette Stadium.