FOXBOROUGH, Mass – Former New England Patriots assistant to the coaching staff Michael Lombardi, who parted ways with the club in June after two seasons, explained the decision to move on Friday during an interview on sports radio WEEI.
“At this point, after my contract with the Browns had expired [following the 2015 season], it was time for me to make a decision on what I wanted to do for the next 10 years,” Lombardi said on the “D&C Show with Minihane.”
“I’d love to stay at the Patriots, and Bill [Belichick] and I have a great relationship, however I thought it was time for me to go into another career.