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Twitter reactions to Jimmy Garoppolo’s suspension are absolutely ruthless

Twitter ripped Jimmy Garoppolo following news of his suspension on Friday

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was suspended two games for the 2024 NFL season for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy. He is also expected to be released by the Raiders organization.

Garoppolo signed with the Raiders last season, reuniting with former Raiders coach Josh McDaniels. He played in six games and started in seven of them. He tallied 1,205 passing yards, six touchdowns and seven interceptions.

The Illinois native got his start with the Patriots after being selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft.

This news was one of the first major stories of the NFL offseason. Predictably, Twitter had strong reactions to Garoppolo’s suspension, with many of them being absolutely ruthless.

Twitter reacts to Patriots hiring Dont’a Hightower as LB coach

What people are saying about Dont’a Hightower’s return on social media

The New England Patriots welcomed back Dont’a Hightower on Friday, following news that the former legendary defensive player had been hired as the team’s new linebackers coach.

It was ultimately a feel-good moment for fans that have cheered Hightower ever since he was taken by the Patriots in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft.

Since the news dropped, social media has been flooded with posts of Hightower’s best highlights combined with praise for the Patriots for turning a dream hire into a reality. Hightower now reunites with his former teammate, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo, on a journey aimed at getting the team back on the winning track.

The defense performed at a high level in 2023, despite missing a multitude of players due to injuries. So it shouldn’t take Hightower long to get up to speed with a top-10 defensive unit with stellar talent at the linebacker position.

Here’s what people were saying about the hiring on Twitter:

Patriots Twitter reacts to Bill Belichick’s heartfelt thank you letter

Bill Belichick will always be a Patriot

Break-ups are never easy, and they’re even worse when they come after six Super Bowl wins and 24 years of being tied at the hip. Such has been the case for former head coach Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots.

The two sides parted ways after finishing the 2023 season with a 4-13 record and failing to make the postseason for a second straight year. Within a blink of an eye, the mighty Patriots, who were once perennial contenders, were somehow reduced to being one of the worst teams in the NFL.

Yet, the present doesn’t change the past success for a franchise that became the greatest dynasty in NFL history. On Sunday, coach Bill Belichick penned a thank you letter in the Boston Globe to Patriots fans.

Some Patriots fans have been screaming for change for years. The truth is the team hasn’t been the same since Tom Brady took his talents down south to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

But that doesn’t mean fans aren’t appreciative of Belichick for so many great memories during a near 20-year run of success. Here’s what fans were saying on social media in response to Belichick’s thank you letter:

Twitter reaction round-up to Patriots coach Jerod Mayo’s introductory press conference

The general consensus is Jerod Mayo knocked his introductory press conference out of the park

The positive reviews are pouring in for newly-hired New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo, following his introductory press conference on Wednesday.

There wasn’t much in the way of answers regarding the vacant general manager role, but the objective was more about celebrating Mayo’s promotion, while also putting him in front of cameras and giving Patriots fans and media a chance to see him in a head coaching position.

So far, so good.

Mayo cracked jokes with owner Robert Kraft, who he kept referring to by the nickname “Thunder”. He also got serious when explaining the importance of him being the first black head coach in Patriots’ franchise history.

The biggest takeaway, however, is that Mayo isn’t a junior version of Bill Belichick. He’s his own man, as Belichick was his own man in the 24 years he spent in New England.

Here’s a round-up of Twitter reactions to Mayo’s first press conference under the head coaching title:

Patriots players react to Jerod Mayo being hired as head coach

Here’s what current and past Patriots players are saying about Jerod Mayo as the new Patriots head coach

For the first time in 24 years, the New England Patriots will have a new head coach.

On Friday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Patriots had hired former inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo as the man to replace legendary coach Bill Belichick.

It was a decision that has reportedly been in the works ever since Mayo signed his last contract, which had the former Patriots linebacker as the succession plan for Belichick.

Once the team and Belichick agreed to go their separate ways on Thursday, owner Robert Kraft stuck with the plan and hired Mayo as the new head coach. Even with other enticing options out there, like former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel, Kraft didn’t waver in his decision.

While there has been mixed opinions on the hiring from fans, there has been universal praise from current and past Patriots. Here’s what players were saying about the hiring on social media:

Twitter reacts to Jerod Mayo replacing Bill Belichick as Patriots head coach

There are mixed reactions to Jerod Mayo replacing Bill Belichick as Patriots head coach

Jerod Mayo will reportedly supplant the greatest in NFL history as the new head coach for the New England Patriots.

It’s a quick hire by the Patriots after mutually agreeing to part ways with Bill Belichick on Thursday. Some would even call it a surprising one considering Mike Vrabel recently came free after being fired by the Tennessee Titans.

But the Patriots always had Mayo pegged as the coach to replace Belichick and even reportedly had it written in his contract. Owner Robert Kraft and the team is simply following through with a succession plan that was already in place. But did they make the right decision?

That’s a question that will be dissected and picked apart for months. One thing is for certain: Mayo is highly-respected by ownership and players in the locker room. He has also spent years learning under Belichick as both a player and coach.

Here’s what fans were saying about the hire on social media:

Twitter reacts to six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick leaving Patriots

Here’s what people are saying on Twitter after Bill Belichick and the Patriots agreed to part ways.

The writing was on the wall for weeks, but it still didn’t make the news any less shocking. Bill Belichick, the man responsible for building the greatest dynasty in NFL history, is no longer the New England Patriots head coach.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Mike Reiss reported the news on Thursday morning that Belichick and the Patriots had agreed to part ways.

Belichick had been meeting behind the scenes with owner Robert Kraft on how to best proceed after back-to-back losing seasons, including finishing with one of the worst records in the NFL in 2023 (4-13). Change felt inevitable for the Patriots.

Some will welcome that change with open arms, while others will push back against it. Belichick has made more than a few major blunders as a de facto general manager for the Patriots, but he’s clearly still one of the best coaches in the league.

Here’s how fans reacted on Twitter to the news:

Patriots Twitter reacts to Titans firing Mike Vrabel

Patriots Twitter reacts to the Titans’ shocking decision to fire Mike Vrabel

The most shocking NFL news didn’t even come on Black Monday.

On Tuesday, the Tennessee Titans announced they had fired Mike Vrabel as head coach. That news obviously created a ton of buzz for New England Patriots fans with the possibility of Bill Belichick being the next coach to lose his job.

Belichick and owner Robert Kraft are still in discussions on how to move forward after the team finished with a 4-13 record and missed the playoffs for a second consecutive season.

Vrabel, who was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame back in October, makes sense as a succession plan for Belichick. He has the experience and familiarity with the Patriots’ organization to fit like a glove.

However, some are skeptical of the change he could realistically implement considering he’s also a defensive-minded coach, like Belichick. Here’s what fans were saying on Twitter in response to the Vrabel firing:

Twitter reacts to Patriots’ loss to Jets in season finale

Twitter reacts to the Patriots’ 17-3 loss to the Jets

The New England Patriots lost to the New York Jets by a 17-3 margin on Sunday in the 2023 season finale.

The Jets snapped a 15-game losing streak against the Patriots in the process and were able to beat New England for the first time since 2015.

Beyond just the Jets’ win, there were other storylines for Patriots fans to follow. This could have been the final game for legendary coach Bill Belichick, who has been on the hot seat for most of the season. How ironic that it could all end against the same Jets team that traded him to New England 24 years ago?

Special teams ace Matthew Slater, a 10-time Pro Bowler, might have also played in his final game after 16 seasons.

Twitter was full of reactions and tributes to Belichick and Slater, along with fans looking forward to what’s next for the Patriots. Here are some of the best reactions following Sunday’s game:

Twitter reacts to Patriots’ 27-21 loss to Bills on Sunday

The Patriots were back in the losing column after Sunday’s run-in with the Bills.

The New England Patriots lost Sunday’s game to the Buffalo Bills by a 27-21 score.

It was not an easy day for quarterback Bailey Zappe, who threw three interceptions on the day. The offense was able to find its groove later in the game, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the turnovers.

Wide receiver and special-teamer Jalen Reagor made the game interesting to start, as he took a 98-yard kickoff return to the house. Nevertheless, the Bills were able to edge the Patriots out in this one. With the loss, the Patriots moved up to the second overall selection in the 2024 NFL draft.

Twitter had plenty of reactions to the game, with fans looking towards the NFL draft. Here is some of the best social media commentary from Sunday’s game: