The Patriots have moved on from Jerod Mayo after only one season.
After their game on Sunday, the New England Patriots announced that Jerod Mayo would not be back as their head coach meaning Mayo only lasted one season after replacing Bill Belichick. You could argue that Mayo was setup to fail with how the roster was constructed but he also didn’t do himself any favors with how he handled some decisions and interactions with the media. It sounds like Mike Vrabel is the frontrunner to become the Patriots new head coach and he has caused the Dolphins plenty of problems from his time with the Tennessee Titans. Check out what the Green Bay Packers, Cincinnati Bengals, and other NFL teams are talking about in our roundup.
AFC EAST:
New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)
Robert Kraft blames himself after Jerod Mayo firing – Pats Pulpit
The Patriots parted ways with their head coach on Sunday.
New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)
Candidates emerge in Jets general manager and head coach searches – Gang Green Nation
With the end of the regular season, the Jets are now able to submit requests to interview general manager and head coach candidates who are employed by other teams in the league.
Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)
Buffalo Bills become first team in NFL history to score 30+ passing and 30+ rushing TDs – Buffalo Rumblings
The Buffalo Bills just became the first team in NFL history to score thirty-plus passing and thirty-plus rushing touchdowns in the same season.
AFC NORTH:
Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)
From 0-2 to back-to-back division champs: Ravens embody resiliency and brotherhood – Baltimore Beatdown
This year’s team is battle-tested and peaking at the right time as they get ready to embark on a playoff run.
Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)
It’s time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to take their medicine and begin rebuilding – Behind the Steel Curtain
This can’t go on any longer.
Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)
Bengals fire Lou Anarumo, Frank Pollack, Marion Hobby, and James Bettcher – Cincy Jungle
The Cincinnati Bengals waste no time in making major coaching moves.
Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)
Browns OC job: Chip Klley among 4 college coaches that could fill Ken Dorsey’s role – Dawgs By Nature
Could Chip Kelly or Pat Shurmur return to the NFL? Browns offense needs juiced up
AFC SOUTH:
Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)
Dameon Pierce runs all over the Tennessee Titans – Battle Red Blog
If you’re gonna have a break out game…
Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)
Tennessee Titans fire general manager Ran Carthon – Music City Miracles
Carthon is out after just two seasons with the Titans
Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)
Jaguars fire HC Doug Pederson, retain Trent Baalke – Big Cat Country
After a 4-13 2024 NFL season, the Jacksonville Jaguars are firing their head football coach, while retaining GM Trent Baalke.
Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)
Colts owner Jim Irsay announces Ballard and Steichen to RETURN for ‘25 – Stampede Blue
Ballard and Steichen get to continue developing Anthony Richardson
AFC WEST:
Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)
Payton: ‘Young and hungry is dangerous’ – Mile High Report
So let’s go be dangerous in Buffalo.
Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)
2 winners, 1 loser from Chargers-Raiders: Quentin Johnston went berzerk! – Bolts From The Blue
Quentin Johnston set new career highs with 13 receptions and 186 yards against the Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)
Raiders news: Coach Antonio Pierce is fired by owner Mark Davis – Silver And Black Pride
Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis has fired head coach Antonio Pierce after one full season with the team
Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)
Chiefs-Broncos: 5 things we learned as Week 18 comes to a close – Arrowhead Pride
The Kansas City Chiefs’ backups were blown out by the Denver Broncos — and now onto the postseason.
NFC EAST:
New York Giants (via Big Blue View)
New York Giants will keep Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen – Big Blue View
No changes at the top for Giants
Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)
Where does the 2024 regular season rank among all-time Eagles seasons? – Bleeding Green Nation
The Eagles were as dominant as any team in franchise history in 2024.
Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)
Dallas Cowboys will play Mike McCarthy situation slower per Adam Schefter – Blogging The Boys
The Dallas Cowboys are not expected to move quickly on the Mike McCarthy head coach situation.
Washington Commanders (via Hogs Haven)
All aTwitter: 6 January 2025 – Sixth seed victory Monday!! Commanders play at Bucs on Sunday Night Football! – Hogs Haven
We follow X so you don’t have to
NFC NORTH:
Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)
After Christian Watson’s injury, wide receiver looks like a big offseason need – Acme Packing Company
The Packers may need to invest at wide receiver after Watson’s torn ACL for the sake of 2025 and beyond
Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)
Lions Week 18 report card: Defense rises from the ashes vs. Vikings – Pride Of Detroit
The Detroit Lions defense earns some of their highest marks of the season after their dominant performance against the Minnesota Vikings.
Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)
Ryan Poles Year Three: False Hope – Windy City Gridiron
Dan Durkin takes a deep dive into the three-year tenure of Ryan Poles to determine if the franchise truly benefitted from his time on task or if the mistakes are too glaring to gloss over. Here, in part three, he examines his 2024 moves and speculates on what’s next for Poles and the Bears.
Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)
Vikings Need to Digest Loss to Lions, Get Right for the Playoffs – Daily Norseman
It’s time to learn and move on quickly, as they have at other times this season
NFC SOUTH:
New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)
Ups and downs from Saints vs. Buccaneers – Canal Street Chronicles
New Orleans finished 4th in the NFC South for the first time since 2008
Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)
The Falcons are an incoherent franchise – The Falcoholic
There is no unifying vision that can’t be discarded for a shiny object.
Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)
Yes, the 2024 Carolina Panthers allowed the most points in a single season in NFL history – Cat Scratch Reader
It’s not as bad as that seems
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 18 Top Performers vs. New Orleans Saints – Bucs Nation
Five straight playoff appearances should not be taken for granted.
NFC WEST:
San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)
49ers news: Should Nick Sorensen return in 2025 as defensive coordinator? – Niners Nation
The 49ers could bring Sorensen back, but that doesn’t mean they retain him as a defensive coordinator.
Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)
Drew Petzing to interview for Chicago Bears head coaching job – Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator is going to interview for the Chicago Bears job.
Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)
Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb fired after one season – Field Gulls
The Seahawks will once again be looking for a new offensive coordinator in the offseason.
Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)
Rams playoff schedule: Vikings head to L.A. for wild card Monday – Turf Show Times
Sean McVay faces his Super Bowl offensive coordinator in the first round of the playoffs