New England Patriots FOXBORO - New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick will take a larger role in overseeing the defense and not hire a coordinator to replace Dean Pees.
"Titles are fine, nothing wrong with them," Belichick said in a statement on the team Web site Friday, "but the most important thing is each person's role, that we do everything we can to help the players succeed, everyone collectively getting the job done." Pees announced he would not seek a new contract as defensive coordinator four days after the Patriots lost 33-14 to the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the playoffs last month. His four-year deal expired at the end of January. Latest Blog Post Latest Photo Galleries
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FOXBORO - A former Patriot is coming home to help coach the next generation of defensive backs. More of this storyBrady says he won't need surgery
BOSTON (AP) - Tom Brady said Monday he won't need surgery for rib and finger injuries that bothered him for much of the season. More of this storyBanged up Brady bows out of Pro Bowl
FOXBORO - Tom Brady has pulled out of the Pro Bowl after a season in which he played with rib and finger injuries. He has been replaced by Matt Schaub of the Houston Texans. More of this storyFARINELLA: Memory Lane looks a lot like road ahead
Almost by accident the other day, as I was rummaging about one of my desk drawers at the office in search of staples, I happened upon the audio equivalent of a time machine. More of this storyFARINELLA: Belichick got lost on Patriot way
You've probably read several stories in the past two days about how the Patriots' dynasty is finished, that the 33-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens called an official halt to their decade of dominance. More of this storyReflection on season isn't pretty picture
FOXBORO - The quarterback seemed pretty certain that his team needed better leadership, starting with him. More of this storyAfter dismal ending, players expecting change
FOXBORO - The first thing to be noticed upon entering the Patriots' locker room Monday morning were shoes - used cleats everywhere, all sizes and styles, all of them no longer of any use to anyone and ready to be discarded. More of this story
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