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Former Chargers star believes 2023 season will be Bill Belichick's last with Patriots

The New England Patriots continue to hit new lows each week.

On Sunday, the Patriots were shutout 6-0 by the Los Angeles Chargers and handed their fifth straight loss of the season behind quarterback Bailey Zappe, who was sacked five times in front of an uncharacteristically thinning home crowd.

With the worst record in the AFC, speculation about New England’s plans for the draft and for the head coaching position continues to circulate.

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But to former Chargers star Shawne Merriman, the decline isn’t at all surprising.