BILL BELICHICK IS GONE!.!.!.!.

BREAKING NEWS

24 years.

6 titles.

The New England Patriots have lost their to-be hall-of-fame head coach.

Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft spent much of this week meeting and discussing how each side wanted to proceed. There was said to be no conflict, no disagreement, and in the end, important talks resulted in a decision that left both sides comfortable and at ease.

Robert Kraft called Bill Belichick someone who deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.

"This is a move that we mutually agreed that is needed at this time," Kraft said. "What Bill accomplished, in my opinion, will never be duplicated."

Belichick, who said he will "always be a Patriot," thanked Kraft and his family for the opportunity and support, saying: "We had a vision of building a championship football team that has exceeded my wildest dreams and expectations. I'm very proud of that. I'll always have those great memories, will carry those with me the rest of my life."

Belichick will be allowed to leave the team without seeking compensation, and the Commanders and the Falcons are the biggest fits.

It's unsurprising that Belichick, who will turn 72 on April 16, would want to continue as an NFL head coach. He's only 14 wins away from tying Don Shula for the most in league history between the regular season and playoffs.

Who knows what will happen next for the Patriots? I say, maybe the curse of the bambino? Except the bambinos are both Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.