Robert Kraft's press conference Q&A on the parting of ways with Bill Belichick included an interesting answer on whether he considered keeping Bill with reduced executive powers.

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The region is reacting to the news that the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick are parting ways. Here's a short audio retrospective with the breaking news in the air.

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Dan Orlovsky joins the show to give his opinions on candidates such as Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels to take over as head coach of the Patriots. 

Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald joins the show to discuss his and Doug Kyed's bombshell reporting about the dysfunction within the Patriots locker room. 

NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran joins the show to discuss how a conversation between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft may go, Bill Belichick's future, how he thinks the Patriots will approach Sunday's game, and more.  

Former New England Patriots defensive backs coach and defensive coordinator Eric Mangini joined Gresh and Fauria to share his memories of the 2003 championship season, discussed the chances of Rodney Harrison getting into the NFL Hall of Fame, and Bill Belichick's future with the Patriots.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss Bill Belichick's future with the New England Patriots, their approach at the NFL Draft, the levels of dysfunction on the Patriots and in the NFL, and the Patriots quarterback room.

Dan Orlovsky joins the show to talk about what he wants to see the Patriots do in this off season. Orlovsky talks about Drake Maye and other potential QB options in the draft.

WEEI.com's Andy Hart joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the final week of the season for the New England Patriots, the status of offensive lineman Trent Brown, the management of the Patriots quarterback position, Sunday's matchup with the New York Jets, it's impact on the Patriots draft position, and if Jerod Mayo will be the next Patriots head coach.

Patriots Captain Matthew Slater joins the show to discuss Tyler Bass' speed on Jalen Raegor's kickoff return, the potential that this Sunday is both his and Bill Belichick's final game as Patriots, what goes into playing in the NFL at his age, and more.