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By Matthew Abbott New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner says the team wanted to win against the New England Patriots because it was potentially Bill Belichick’s last game as head coach. Belichick, 71, is still under contract until 2024 but has just endured the worst season of his career. After the regular season finale, he said that talks will take place with Patriots owner Robert Kraft like they do every year after the season ends. He also sounded open to focusing on coaching next year instead of also being the team’s de facto general manager. Change is coming in New England after finishing …

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