Daily Briefing: What does the future hold for the Patriots

ALSO: When are the Emmy Awards? What to know about the host, 2024 nominees and predicted winners Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Fri Jan 12 2024 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. It's officially the end of an era. If the Patriots' poor record this year wasn't enough to signal that the dynasty is over then the announcement Thursday that Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft seals the deal. Unfortunately, Tom Brady, Ron Gronkowski and Troy Brown aren't walking through that door. As I wrote earlier this week, it was time to move on and better a year early than a year late. As great as the past quarter century has been, the franchise needs a reset and with a top-three draft pick now is a great time. It was nice to see Belichick and Kraft stand next to each to announce the end and you can [catch coverage of the final goodbye from The Journal's Eric Rueb here]( along with [Eric's coverage of Kraft's later press conference]( when questions were finally asked and answered. [Patriots Belichick Football] New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft, left, and former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick embrace during an NFL football news conference, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass., to announce that Belichick, a six-time NFL champion, has agreed to part ways with the team. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Steven Senne, AP And while yesterday was the end, it's also a time to [remember the greatness that Belichick helped the New England Patriots achieve]( and The Journal's Jake Rousseau [caught up with Patriots fans in Rhode Island]( to gauge their reaction. Even on a day to celebrate the success the question will be asked, was [Belichick's success all because of Tom Brady?]( And as fans get used to the idea of someone other than Belichick roaming the sidelines, the question now is just who will it be? Here's a look at who that could be. We'll also be watching to see [what's next for Belichick as he chases the all-time NFL win record.]( Now we wait and watch. It will be an offseason Patriot fans aren't used to, but it sure will be fun. WORTH A READ 🏆 [When are the Emmy Awards?]( What to know about the host, 2024 nominees and predicted winners 👮 Townsend, Mass., police: [Woman poisoned husband after speaking with person who posed as soap star]( 🌉 St. Mary's, Washington Bridge shutdown will [get a closer look from lawmakers in coming weeks]( [Today's Weather]( ⛅ Partly sunny; heavy rain at night can lead to flooding. Highs in the mid 40s. TOP STORIES [State chooses PVD as location for pallet shelters]( [Each Pallet pod has a bed and some shelves. The Elmwood Avenue pod shelter for unhoused people will open in November.]( A pallet-shelter village may open in Providence in weeks; it is meant to help the state's homeless population gain stability and find permanent housing. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Providence Mayor Brett Smiley at City Hall.]( [Mayor Smiley's legislative wishlist revealed for this session]( The mayor released his legislative priorities on Thursday, including a series of quality-of-life measures. [READ MORE]( [Published Caption: A judge's gavel rests on a book of law. [File photo] Original Caption: A judge's gavel rests on a book of law.]( [Mega-Plex sues Providence police, claims targeting of LGBTQ+ patrons]( The Mega-Plex on Allens Ave. alleges that its patrons are being targeted and illegally searched by police because of their sexual orientation. [READ MORE]( [An image of a reconfigured intersection on Route 146.]( [New overpass will eliminate Route 146-Sayles Hill Rd. intersection]( Route 146 will be partially closed at Sayles Hill Road in North Smithfield at 6 p.m., Jan. 13, for bridge construction. [READ MORE]( [Katherine Young]( [Beloved music teacher mourned in Smithfield after sudden death]( Katherine Young, who died Dec. 30 after a sudden illness, was praised for her dedicated work in music and drama programs at all grade levels. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](