It's no kept secret that New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick runs a tight ship Connor Williams Jersey Cowboys , and plenty of former players in Foxborough haven't wasted any time in throwing shade at the hooded genius.The latest one to take his shot at coach Belichick is Danny Amendola - who won two Super Bowls with the Patriots, but decided to join the Miami Dolphins in free agency this offseason.Appearing on the聽Comeback SZN聽podcast (via聽Mike Reiss of ESPN), Amendola detailed the differences between Dolphins head coach Adam Gase and Belichick, and it sure sounds like he's embracing life in South Beach much more."Coach Gase is one of the guys. He's our leader, he's our head coach, but he's also our boy." Amendola said. "It's cool, it's refreshing to have that kind of relationship with a coach, something I haven't had in a long time. ... Back in New England Sebastian Janikowski Jersey Seahawks , it's almost like you had a principal and a principal's office and s--t like that; in a good way and a bad way, too."Amendola was instrumental in helping the Patriots win Super Bowls 49 and 51 - and for getting them back to the big game this year, though they fell to the Philadelphia Eagles. But after taking pay cut after pay cut in Foxborough, Amendola took the money and signed a two-year deal worth $12 million witt the AFC East foe Dolphins. Though Belichick is the most successful and accomplished head coach in NFL history, there have been plenty of stars who simply couldn't stand playing for him. Tight end Rob Gronkowski reportedly contemplated retirement before the 2017 season, simply getting tired of Belichick's tight ship.Super Bowl 49 hero Malcolm Butler also voiced his displeasure after being benched in this year's big game against the Eagles, saying the coaches "gave up" on him. He wound up signing with the Tennessee Titans.The Patriots have always been able to put all the drama behind them and stay in the hunt for Lombardi Trophies on an annual basis. But it sure sounds like Belichick has rubbed plenty of his key players the wrong way, and you can't help but wonder if the end of the dynasty is in sight. The Tennessee Titans have split with coach Mike Mularkey after he revived a team with the NFL’s worst record over two seasons and led them to their first playoff victory in 14 years.

The Titans announced the move two days after a 35-14 loss to New England in the AFC divisional round.

Controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk says in a statement they discussed extending his contract during the past week. But she says they saw different paths to take the team to greater success.

General manager Jon Robinson will oversee his first coaching search with the Titans. He was hired two days before Mularkey had the interim title removed in January 2016 DJ Chark Youth Jersey ,

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – A person familiar with the negotiations says the Indianapolis Colts are ”close” to reaching a deal to hire Josh McDaniels as their new coach.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were still working on the contract.

But even if the two sides agreed to a deal, the official announcement couldn’t be made until New England’s season ends. McDaniels is the Patriots offensive coordinator and is preparing for Sunday’s AFC championship game.

McDaniels has been one of the most coveted coordinators on the coaching carousel this year.

McDaniels and Houston defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel are believed to be the Colts’ finalists.

McDaniels went 11-17 in two seasons as Denver’s head coach in 2009-10.

BASEBALL

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The Giants acquired Andrew McCutchen from the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-hander Kyle Crick, minor league outfielder Bryan Reynolds and $500,000 in international signing bonus allocation.

Pittsburgh also will send the Giants cash to cover part of McCutchen’s $14.75 million salary.

McCutchen become the second star jettisoned by the Pirates in three days, following Saturday’s trade that sent ace Gerrit Cole to Houston.

Earlier in the offseason, the Giants acquired third baseman Evan Longoria from Tampa Bay.

McCutchen, the 2013 NL MVP, takes over in center from Denard Span Vikings Mike Remmers Jersey , who was traded to the Rays in the Longoria deal. San Francisco wanted more production and steady defense from the center field position after a surprising last-place season in the NL West.

The reliable, durable 31-year-old McCutchen has played at least 153 games in each of the past three seasons for the Pirates, batting .279 with 28 home runs and 88 RBIs in 156 games in 2017. But he has not been an All-Star since 2015, when he was selected for the fifth straight season.

HOCKEY

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Mike Shanahan, who owned the St. Louis Blues from 1986-91 and oversaw the acquisition of Hall of Famer Brett Hull, has died. He was 78.

Blues Chairman Tom Stillman confirmed Shanahan’s death in a statement. Stillman said Shanahan ”set a shining example of leadership both on and off the ice” and ”captivated Blues fans and made an immeasurable impact on the organization.”

No cause of death was announced.

After selling his ownership stake, Shanahan stayed on as team chairman until 1994 and the Blues aggressively sought out a number of NHL stars during his time with the team. Hull came over in a trade with Calgary in 1988, and forward Adam Oates and goalie Curtis Joseph joined the team in 1989. St. Louis signed defenseman Scott Stevens to a big contract in 1990 Cheap Nate Solder Jersey , then lost him in arbitration a year later as punishment for signing restricted free agent Brendan Shanahan away from New Jersey.

Hull called Mike Shanahan a ”very special man” on Twitter, adding that ”he made people better and I know I am better having known him.”

OLYMPICS

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) – Jamaica is sending a women’s bobsled team to the Olympics for the first time.

Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian, who drove for the U.S. at the 2014 Sochi Games, will pilot the Jamaican sled in the Pyeongchang Olympics next month. It’ll likely be pushed by Carrie Russell, a sprinter who helped Jamaica win gold in the 4×100-meter relay at the 2013 world track and field championships.

Audra Segree was also picked as a brakeman for the Jamaican team.

Fenlator finished 11th with brakeman Lolo Jones for the Americans in Sochi.

There will be 20 sleds in the women’s bobsled event in Pyeongchang. These Olympics mark the 30th anniversary of Jamaica’s famed men’s bobsled debut at the Calgary Games.

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