NOV. 12 PATRIOTS BILL BELICHICK CONTRACT DETAILS REVEALED, ROBERT KRAFT INTENTIONS – For the first time in over two decades, the New England Patriots have significant questions surrounding their coaching situation.
At 2-7, rumors surrounding coach Bill Belichick have traveled the spectrum from his being involved in a full scale rebuild next season, to a potential trade for his services in the offseason, to an outright firing if the Pats drop to 2-8 with a loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Frankfurt, Germany.
In a piece entitled, “NFL Rumor: Fired Bill Belichick to Be Hired by Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones? 5 Truths,” Fisher writes: “Here’s a rumor to pile on: We do hear that Belichick wouldn’t mind breaking up his partnership with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, but that he very specifically does not want to be traded, because that would strip his new team of draft picks.
“So the coach, if he’s going to leave New England, would actually prefer to get canned.”
This makes more sense than the “Belichick trade” rumor, for obvious reasons. So now we watch – continuing today in Germany as the 2-7 Patriots play the Colts and try to change their status as the AFC’s worst team.
NOV. 10 PATRIOTS, COLTS ISSUE FINAL INJURY AND PRACTICE PARTICIPATION REPORTS, THREE PATS RULED OUT – The New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts have announced their player injuries and practice participation for Thursday.
In a piece entitled, “NFL Rumor: Fired Bill Belichick to Be Hired by Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones? 5 Truths,” Fisher writes: “Here’s a rumor to pile on: We do hear that Belichick wouldn’t mind breaking up his partnership with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, but that he very specifically does not want to be traded, because that would strip his new team of draft picks.
“So the coach, if he’s going to leave New England, would actually prefer to get canned.”
This makes more sense than the “Belichick trade” rumor, for obvious reasons. So now we watch – continuing today in Germany as the 2-7 Patriots play the Colts and try to change their status as the AFC’s worst team.
NOV. 10 PATRIOTS, COLTS ISSUE FINAL INJURY AND PRACTICE PARTICIPATION REPORTS, THREE PATS RULED OUT – The New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts have announced their player injuries and practice participation for Thursday.
The Pats and Colts are set for a 9:30 a.m ET kickoff for their Week 10 matchup from Frankfurt Stadium in Germany on Sunday morning.
New England had already ruled out starting left tackle Trent Brown, cornerback J.C. Jackson and receiver DeVante Parker, after the trio of Pats failed to make the trip to Frankfurt.
The Pats had two notable additions to their report, with team captain Matthew Slater with an ankle injury and cornerback Jack Jones with a knee ailment. Both players were limited participants during Friday’s practice in Germany and are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game.
Conversely, the Colts have officially ruled out cornerback JuJu Brents and tight end Drew Ogletree, with nether player making the trip overseas. Rookie wide receiver Josh Downs, who has bene one of the team’s most reliable offensive weapons, is questionable with a knee injury. New England Patriots Robert Kraft ‘Disappointed’: Bill Belichick Contract Details? – NFL Tracker