Is Jerod Mayo the Coach In Waiting? Too early to tell

January 16, 2023

The Patriots announced last week that linebackers coach Jerod Mayo had agreed to a new contract with the team. Terms of the deal were not disclosed and neither was a possible title. The expectation is that Mayo will be the team’s defensive coordinator. Why else would Mayo sign a new deal and stay if he wasn’t going to get a pay raise and a new title. Mayo also declined an…

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Local talent looks to shine in the Hula Bowl

January 14, 2023

The Pre-Draft All-Star circuit kicks off this afternoon with the Hula Bowl in Orlando. Six players from Division One programs in New England have committed to playing in the game as far as we know. Ed Lee, WR, URI Caleb Warren, TE, URI Jordan Jones, CB, URI Liam Anderson, LB, Holy Cross Jaiden Woodbey, S, B.C Brandon Bouyer-Randle, LB, UConn The game is an opportunity for these young men to……

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Let’s talk realistic names for the Patriots offensive coordinator opening

January 14, 2023

Now that we know the Patriots will be hiring an offensive coordinator, let’s talk realistic names for the position. Let’s not waste time combing through coaching staff rosters to pull candidates out of our rear end. Here are some realistic options. 1. Bill O’Brien, Offensive Coordinator, Alabama: O’Brien is technically a free agent. He will garner a lot of interest. Tennessee for example is a team to keep an eye…

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Belichick agrees to changes on the offensive staff. What’s next?

January 12, 2023

According to NBC Sports Boston’s Tom E. Curran, Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft have already met and that in that meeting, Belichick agreed that there needs to be changes made to the offensive staff. From @tomecurran: Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft have had their post-season meeting. Changes are expected.https://t.co/iRdBX2rICt — NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSBoston) January 11, 2023 The Patriots finished 2-5 down the stretch and the offense bore much of…

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Patriots staff selected to coach in the East-West Shrine Game

January 11, 2023

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Patriots coaching staff has been selected to coach in this year’s East-West Shrine Game. The Falcons staff will also be coaching in the game. The game is scheduled to take place on Thursday February 2nd in Las Vegas. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1613190667546644481?s=20&t=ydDIEcE9JXmM2FQ_sVWPCQ The game will give the Patriots staff an opportunity to evaluate the invited talent up close and personal. It will also give them an opportunity……

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Let’s say you hire an offensive coordinator. What happens to Matt Patricia and Joe Judge?

January 11, 2023

(Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Bill Belichick has a lot of decisions to make this off-season. At the top of the list is figuring what to do with Matt Patricia and whether or not he gets to keep his job as the play caller on offense. Patricia was not officially the offensive coordinator and given the underwhelming performance of the offense this past season, there is…

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