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https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1745800729757966447?s=20

I heard his name mentioned and I have to say I am surprised he got the job.  Feels like a big jump from ILB coach. 

Quote from: uconnjack8 on January 12, 2024, 09:40:51 AMI heard his name mentioned and I have to say I am surprised he got the job.  Feels like a big jump from ILB coach. 

From what I heard, this succession plan had been in the works for some time.  It's possible it was even with BB's blessing



https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1745818577037348971?s=20

Yes, I heard the same....I believe Mayo was being groomed for some time now with the expectations that he would assume the HC job.
Big shoes to fill...

He must be an impressive person to get that kind nod from that organization. 

Last coach that got BB's blessing was some ST coach named Judge. I wonder how that went?

So the Rooney Rule doesn't apply in the case of an inside promotion? That's what happened in the McAdoo move, correct?

fastest HC hiring in history?   zoom zoom.

Quote from: Ed Vette on January 12, 2024, 11:11:17 AMSo the Rooney Rule doesn't apply in the case of an inside promotion? That's what happened in the McAdoo move, correct?

Why would the Rooney rule apply at all if you're hiring a minority?

Quote from: DaveBrown74 on January 12, 2024, 11:25:11 AMWhy would the Rooney rule apply at all if you're hiring a minority?

Yeah, I don't get it.  When it was Antonio Pierce there was talk that if the Raiders wanted to make him head coach they would still have to comply with the Rooney rule because his position was interim HC, but in the case of a position coach who is a minority the Rooney rule doesn't apply?  I don't get it.  Maybe I'm missing something.

Quote from: DaveBrown74 on January 12, 2024, 11:25:11 AMWhy would the Rooney rule apply at all if you're hiring a minority?

I was thinking about number two.

Heard the Patriots did something with this prior to the season to allow them to not interview other candidates.  Didn't catch the entire explanation so I have little to offer for that.

This has the story:

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/jerod-mayo-patriots-head-coach-succession-plan-bill-belichick-robert-kraft-rooney-rule-nfl/

I agree with everyone else that it appears this move does not comply with the letter of the rule.   However as @uconngiant pointed out it certainly matches the spirit of the rule. 

I guess the Pats went to the league and told them they had an in-house minority candidate they wanted to promote and ask if the league would waive all the other requirements to allow that to happen.  The league would be foolish to say no.   I guess with the Raiders, they are not sold on AP continuing to be their head coach.

I wonder about the Bellichick brothers.

Do they remain on the NE staff?

Or does one or both of them look to establish himself with another organization?

They are both defensive assistants so they could be an asset to a team building a defensive staff.


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Quote from: andrew_nyGiants on January 13, 2024, 08:54:13 AMI wonder about the Bellichick brothers.

Do they remain on the NE staff?

Or does one or both of them look to establish himself with another organization?

They are both defensive assistants so they could be an asset to a team building a defensive staff.


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Interesting question, some possibilities:


1)  Their dad ensured they would have a place on the Patriots at least for this season

2)  Dad takes them with him

3)  They are forced to fend for themselves (although with the last name Belichick, they will likely find doors open easier)