For the first 23 years of the 21st century, the New England Patriots were the NFL’s model franchise not just success in terms of success but also stability. Then came 2024, and with it some franchise-altering change.
Now that the year is coming to an end, let’s go back to revisit its defining moments. Needless to say, it’s been a whirlwind.
Bill Belichick and the Patriots part ways
Even though he oversaw the greatest run in NFL history, Bill Belichick was unable to recapture the magic in the years following long-time quarterback Tom Brady’s departure.