The search for the next head coach of the New England Patriots might end as soon as it begins.
With the organization and Bill Belichick agreeing to part ways Thursday, the Patriots are in need of a new head coach for the first time in over two decades. It could be a lengthy process for Patriots owner Robert Kraft to find Belichick’s successor, but it doesn’t appear things will go that route.
Instead, it could be a much quicker process with NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reporting Thursday night that the Patriots have a “succession plan” in place to make Jerod Mayo the team’s next head coach.