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Bill Belichick coaching for the New England Patriots in 2019.

Bill Belichick Gets ESPN Hit Piece for His Birthday

The headline likens 72-year-old Belichick's "failed job hunt" to being "voted off the island"

An illustration of four guy friends in a bar. We talk to a man who in Cincinnati who made friends by creating a real-life "Cheers."

After Failing to Make Friends, He Created a Real-Life “Cheers”

Sports, wings and beer can actually lead to deep relationships, as Chez Chesak discovered when he moved to Cincinnati

The poster for "The Dynasty: New England Patriots," a new docuseries on Apple TV. We spoke with director Matthew Hamachek.

Documenting the Rise and Fall of the Patriots Dynasty
Tom Brady Sr. at Super Bowl 51 in Houston.

Tom Brady’s Dad Is Still Throwing Major Shade at Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick and Nick Saban's football friendship

How Bill Belichick and Nick Saban's Friendship Helped Them Rule Modern Football
Ex-New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.

This Is Bill Belichick’s Chance to Separate Himself From Tom Brady’s Shadow

The longtime coach can finally establish a championship legacy that isn't tied to No. 12

Patriots owner Robert Kraft and former coach Bill Belichick.

With Bill Belichick’s Departure, Erosion of NFL’s Greatest Dynasty Is Done

After 24 seasons and six Super Bowls, the fall of the house of Belichick is complete

A retro helmet featuring the old Pat Patriot logo.

Not Even Taylor Swift Could Save the Patriots

Chiefs-Patriots has been removed from "Monday Night Football"

Josh McDaniels is out as the coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Did Tom Brady Take His Revenge on Former Patriots Staffers?

The Raiders fired a trio of New England staffers after the NFL trade deadline passed

A retro Pat Patriot helmet on the field at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts.

Longtime Patriots Fan Dead After Being Punched by Dolphins Fan at Stadium

Dale Mooney, 53, never regained consciousness after striking his head on the ground

Tom Brady attends UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena.

Tom Brady Already Sounded Old In His First Patriots Conference Call

Brady talked to the media in 2000 after being drafted as Drew Bledsoe's backup

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll with Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

Pete Carroll Once Beefed With Robert Kraft Over Bologna Sandwiches

Carroll was the head coach in New England before Bill Belichick took over

Ezekiel Elliott before his last game as a Dallas Cowboy.

Desperate Ezekiel Elliott Signing Shows How Far the New England Patriots Have Fallen

The former first-rounder was released by Dallas following a down year

Bill Belichick shakes hands with Robert Kraft.

Informed Prediction: Belichick-Kraft Partnership Will “End Badly”

The Patriots are 25-26, including playoffs, in the post-Tom Brady era

New England cornerback Jack Jones celebrates after forcing an incompletion.

If “The Patriot Way” Was Even Still Alive, Jack Jones Killed It

Jones, 25, was arrested at Logan Airport with a pair of illegal guns in his carry-on luggage

New England owner Robert Kraft gives fans a thumbs up before a game.

Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Sounds a Bit Delusional About His NFL Team

The Patriots have been a .500 football team since Tom Brady left New England

Tom Brady gets ready to run onto the field before a game.

Tom Brady Insists He Is “Certain” About Retirement From NFL

But is he really?

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski react after a Tampa Bay touchdown.

Rob Gronkowski Is Talking About Tom Brady Returning to the Patriots

And he isn't even concussed...hopefully

Sam Ehlinger of the Indianapolis Colts waits for a snap during the preseason.

Starting Sam Ehlinger, Colts Must Beware Backup Blow-Up After Bailey Zappe Busts

The NFL's quarterback carousel has forced a number of backups into action

Patriots quarterbacks Mac Jones (10) and Bailey Zappe (55) warm up at minicamp.

Will New England’s Bailey Zappe Fever Break With a Mac Jones Return on Monday?

A quarterback controversy may actually be a nontroversy, according to reports

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Tom Brady gets ready to run onto the field before a game.

Tom Brady Insists He Is “Certain” About Retirement From NFL

But is he really?

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski react after a Tampa Bay touchdown.

Rob Gronkowski Is Talking About Tom Brady Returning to the Patriots

And he isn't even concussed...hopefully

Sam Ehlinger of the Indianapolis Colts waits for a snap during the preseason.

Starting Sam Ehlinger, Colts Must Beware Backup Blow-Up After Bailey Zappe Busts

The NFL's quarterback carousel has forced a number of backups into action

Patriots quarterbacks Mac Jones (10) and Bailey Zappe (55) warm up at minicamp.

Will New England’s Bailey Zappe Fever Break With a Mac Jones Return on Monday?

A quarterback controversy may actually be a nontroversy, according to reports

Mac Jones of the Patriots looks down during a game against the Ravens.

The Mac Jones Injury Is the Worst-Case Scenario for the Patriots' Future

New England is facing the prospect of losing games in the short-term without getting vital intel about Jones's long-term value

Tom Brady looks on under center against the Miami Dolphins in 2021

NFL Finds "Unprecedented" Tampering Violations by Dolphins in Quest for Brady

Miami is losing multiple draft picks and owner Stephen Ross is suspended through October and owes the league $1.5 million

Cole Strange of Chattanooga is selected as the number 29 pick by the Patriots.

Bill Belichick's Cole Strange Pick at the NFL Draft Made Him a Laughingstock

The Patriots coach made the soon-to-be 24-year-old Chattanooga guard the 29th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft

Ex-Miami coach Brian and Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots shake hands

No, Bill Belichick Didn't Mean to Text Ex-Miami Coach Brian Flores to Blow Up Tom Brady Going to the Dolphins

Belichick is probably pleased Brady didn't end up in the AFC East with the Patriots but he didn't prevent it from happening

Tom Brady fist bumps Matthew Slater before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2018

Did Bill Belichick Throw Shade at Tom Brady With Comparison to Matthew Slater?

A 10-time Pro Bowler, Slater is considered one of the NFL's greatest gunners but almost exclusively plays on special teams

Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick before a game against the Dolphins

Patriots Owner Robert Kraft May Have Just Put Bill Belichick on Notice

Kraft, 80, is not happy the NFL team he has owned since 1994 has not won a postseason game in three years

Tom Brady talks to Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots before a game with the Cowboys. In a statement about Brady's retirement, Belichick offered some subtle shade.

Bill Belichick Throws Subtle Shade in Statement on Tom Brady's Retirement

The cold war between the longtime collaborators continues even though Brady is no longer part of the NFL

Josh McDaniels stands on the field before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Gillette Stadium

Raiders Vying For Patriots West With Hirings of Josh McDaniels, Dave Ziegler?

New England's offensive coordinator is the new coach of the Raiders and the team's ex-director of player personnel is now GM

Tom Brady takes a hit from Charles Woodson on a pass attempt in their AFC playoff game in 2002

Tom Brady and Charles Woodson Team Up on 30 for 30 “Tuck Rule” Documentary

The ESPN Films production will premiere the week before the Super Bowl on February 6

Mac Jones of the New England Patriots hands the ball off to Damien Harris

Can New England Trust Mac Jones in the Playoffs?

The Patriots are the No. 1 seed in the AFC, but their rookie quarterback was relegated to handoff duty in Monday's win

Buffalo Bills fans tailgate in the parking lot

Bills Fans Began Tailgating for "Monday Night Football" in Buffalo on Sunday

Fans set up camp in the cold more than 24 hours before kickoff against the division rival New England Patriots

Bill Belichick and Tom Brady chat before a preseason game in 2017

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick Met in Private for 20 Minutes After Bucs' Win

Surprisingly, it was Belichick who sought out his longtime quarterback so that the two could connect