In a shocking move, which in a weird way was also what many people expected, the New England Patriots reportedly decided to part ways with Bill Belichick on Thursday.
It’s a decision that obviously didn’t come lightly, but Patriots owner Robert Kraft clearly believes moving forward without the 71-year-old is what’s best for New England. Belichick essentially ran out of time to dig himself out of a pretty deep hole.
Is there anything in particular that influenced the undoubtedly difficult decision, though? Yes, apparently there is.
Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston, who reported in December that this move was coming, crafted his final thoughts and reports on the entire situation Thursday.