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Bart Scott and Louis Riddick debate whether the Patriots should draft a rookie quarterback with the third overall pick.

In his role as safeties coach the past four seasons, Brian Belichick worked closely with Jerod Mayo, the linebackers coach who was tapped by owner Robert Kraft as his father's successor. Mayo previously referred to Brian Belichick as a "great coach" while acknowledging that he had the option to stay with the franchise if he desired. Belichick's brother, Steve, also had the opportunity to remain in New England but will serve as University of Washington defensive coordinator in This will be Brian Belichick's ninth year with the Patriots. He began as a scouting assistant and coaching assistant to before taking over the safeties, a role he could fill under Mayo and first-year defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington, the team's former defensive line coach. Brian Belichick's return highlighted a busy day of front office and coaching news for the Patriots.

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Mayo previously referred to Brian Belichick as a "great coach" while acknowledging that he had the option to stay with the franchise if he desired.

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Adam Schefter explains why the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick decided to mutually part ways rather than looking to trade the coach to another team. Bill Belichick will no longer serve as New England Patriots coach after a remarkable 24 seasons, saying Thursday that "we're going to move on" while also looking back fondly at his unmatched run in NFL history that included six Super Bowl titles. Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft spent a good part of this week periodically meeting and discussing how each side wanted to proceed. From sources familiar with those conversations, there was said to be no conflict, no disagreement, and in the end, productive talks resulted in a mutual decision that left both sides comfortable and at ease. During a news conference Thursday, Kraft called Belichick the greatest coach of all time who deserved to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

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Hightower brings championship pedigree to his first coaching job, having won two national championships at Alabama, and three Super Bowl championships with New England. He played for the Patriots from , and after opting out of the season because of the COVID pandemic, returned to play one final season in He was selected by the Patriots in the first round of the draft and had earned the nickname "Mr. February" from former head coach Bill Belichick because of his clutch play in Super Bowls. Mayo had foreshadowed the possibility of hiring Hightower last year, saying that if he ever became a head coach, he would attempt to recruit Hightower to his staff. Mayo and Hightower were teammates in New England from , and Mayo was an assistant coach on staff for Hightower's final two seasons with the club. Belichick had also said: "Dont'a's blend of intelligence, positional versatility and physicality made him one of the rarest of players that I have ever coached. Hightower will work under first-year defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington, who has served as the team's defensive line coach the previous four seasons. Former Packers defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery was hired to work with New England's defensive line, while cornerbacks coach Mike Pellegrino and safeties coach Brian Belichick are returning in

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Former Patriots safety Devin McCourty, an analyst on NBC's "Football Night in America," said he believes that could be the best-case scenario for the Patriots -- assuming they have conviction in one of them as a franchise quarterback. The Lions were in a similar situation as the Patriots a few years ago -- close to rock bottom and in need of an infusion of talent -- and are now coming off a trip to the NFC Championship Game. Caleb Williams? But Smith also cautioned that teams can fall into the trap of forcing a QB pick. New England could instead pick the highest-rated offensive player at a different position such as Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Both worked alongside first-year offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt in Cleveland. That approach -- taking the best player available -- has worked well for the Detroit Lions under third-year general manager Brad Holmes. Las Vegas Raiders. Using those to improve the roster is naturally the No. Follow on X. Bears' new OC believes offense is adaptable. Should they take the best non-QB available? The possibilities are aplenty, and Patriots scouts view the quarterback class, along with offensive tackle, as deeper than some previous years. Dallas Cowboys. They have plenty of talent on defense and special teams, but there are a lot of question marks on offense right now.

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Open Extended Reactions. Lance never emerged he has since been traded to the Cowboys , but the framework of the deal nonetheless provides a roadmap for what the Patriots -- who need a lot more than the third pick to spark their rebuild -- could expect from a team looking to trade up for a quarterback. Caleb Williams? Trade down? Washington Commanders. You can't build a house on a rocky foundation -- it won't stand up long. Should they take the best non-QB available? Kraft's Patriots have spiraled downward the past two seasons -- from to to Justin Fields? Caleb Williams?