It’s a new era in Foxborough.That was true when Tom Brady left the Patriots in 2020, but 2024 brought about a much different kind of change with legendary coach Bill Belichick ousted after 24 years.There’s no questioning the success New England has under Belichick, winning six Super Bowls and rattling off 17 consecutive seasons of double-digit wins. The path forward is much less certain, with the Patriots pinning their hopes on a much younger head coach and rookie QB Drake Maye to revive the franchise in the years to come.Here’s a look at why owner Robert Kraft decided it was time to move on from Belichick and start fresh after more than two decades.Why did the Patriots fire Bill Belichick?The Patriots didn’t label Belichick’s exit as a firing, but Kraft strongly indicated in the press conference announcing the move that he made the final decision.”This is a results business,” Kraft said, explaining that “what’s gone on here the last three, four years isn’t…
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