Why Pats can't afford for Belichick decision to be a drawn-out process

If Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots' longtime head coach and general manager, wants to leave, they might as well trade him for something valuable.

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Kraft and co. won't rush to make such a move at season's end.NFL Media's Ian Rapoport wrote over the weekend "Belichick's future is expected to be decided next month.

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In a recent Patriots Talk Podcast, Tom E. Curran warned that waiting for the best compensation could hinder the team's head coach transition.

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Quick Slants' Curran elaborated on Tuesday. Defending Bill Belichick and starting a bidding war won't help the Patriots "Curran said.

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Say they get a second-round pick from the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for Bill Belichick. That would take three weeks to happen.

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That gives the new coach three weeks less to get the team ready. It's been three weeks less since there was a personnel department with a clear plan for 2024.

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If the Patriots decide to trade Belichick after those talks, which could last for weeks, they would need to find teams that want to trade for him.

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