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Bill Belichick out as Patriots coach as historic 24-year run with team comes to an end

The New England Patriots are transitioning from BB to AB – After Belichick.

In a seismic move that seemed almost inconceivable not even a year ago, the six-time Super Bowl champions parted with longtime head coach Bill Belichick, the team confirmed on Thursday, in the aftermath of a 4-13 campaign, his worst in 24 seasons with the organization.

Hired by Pats owner Robert Kraft in 2000 to replace Pete Carroll, Belichick was on the sideline for all six of the franchise’s Lombardi Trophy-winning performances and guided New England to three additional Super Sundays.