If this season ends up being Bill Belichick's last one as head coach of the New England Patriots, his replacement might already be on the coaching staff.
Per ESPN's Dan Graziano, people in and around the Patriots believe defensive coordinator Jerod Mayo taking over in 2024 is considered the "most likely outcome," but noted that others inside the organization are "no longer certain" that's the direction team owner Robert Kraft will take.
Graziano did note Mayo would have to sell Kraft on "who will be in charge of the offense, the quarterback's development and personnel" before he would get the job.