Robert Kraft revealed that he started planning for Jerod Mayo to be Bill Belichick's successor a lot earlier than we all thought.

Jerod Mayo is in the unenviable position of being the guy after the guy. The former linebacker was tapped by Robert Kraft this offseason to be the New England Patriots' newest head coach, succeeding Bill Belichick,

Thursday, as the Patriots trotted onto the field at MetLife Stadium, Bill Belichick wasn’t there to coach against the Jets.

Bill Belichick had some pointed criticism at the Patriots for how they managed the clock at the end of the first half on Sunday.

Not featuring a coaching search this year, the Patriots have still not conducted a true hunt for their sideline leader

Belichick — who was known for his short, straightforward answers when dealing with the media during his time as Patriots coach — has shown a bit of personality during his appearances. He’s used humor and experience to draw some positive reviews from around the business — including his former.

Along with his "Coach" podcast for Underdog Fantasy with Matt Patricia and Michael Lombardi, Belichick is also co-hosting the "Let's Go!" podcast with Maxx Crosby, Peter King and