The New England Patriots will have a busy offseason after firing head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday following a poor performance in his first season.  And the head coaching search has officially begun, with many candidates expected to be available.

Yes, the Patriots roster stinks. But there is a lot to like about the team's situation, from Drake Maye to its abundance of cap space.

The New England Patriots will interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson about becoming the team's next head coach on Friday.

Appearing on a podcast, Belichick said he and Kraft achieved plenty of success by remaining on that same page, but that cohesiveness slipped away over his final seasons.

The long-time Patriots coach said that it was Robert Kraft’s decision to oust his successor, but once again pointed to a Jonathan Kraft and Robyn Glaser having the owner’s ear. Belichick then added that he believed a “shared vision” was key to his success in New England, but said it evaporated during his final four seasons.

Bill Belichick is the head coach at North Carolina. That hasn't stopped NFL teams from thinking about trying to lure him. Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reported Wednesday multiple teams are considering Belichick as a possibility for their head coach openings.