The Patriots already knew who their next head coach would be. Owner Robert Kraft had put into writing a succession plan that detailed how Jerod Mayo would take over. It meant the Patriots didn’t have to conduct a formal search the way the league requires with multiple interviews that follow the NFL’s Rooney Rule.

Multiple reports have now mentioned that former New England Patriots player and one-time Associated Press Coach of the Year Award winner Mike Vrabel would have at least some interest in returning to New England if Patriots owner Robert Kraft and team president Jonathan Kraft fire first-year head coach Jerod Mayo as soon as Sunday night.

The Buffalo Bills have had a tremendous season, with much of their success stemming from the consistent play and leadership of quarterback Josh Allen. Allen is

The announcer pairings have been revealed for Sunday’s regular season finale matchup between the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills. Spero Dedes will handle the play-by-play duties, while Adam Archuleta will handle the analysis portion.

Following their win over the New York Jets, the Bills (13-3) will take on the New England Patriots (3-13) at Gillette Stadium in Week 18. But before we even get to kickoff, there will be a lot of Bills-related discussions and conversations to be had throughout the coming days.