Author: John Sarianides
Adrian Klemm would be a home run hire as Patriots offensive line coach
The Patriots hired Bill O’Brien as their offensive line coach today but they may not be done. Former Patriots offensive lineman Adrian Klemm interviewed with the team for the offensive coordinator of position and could be a candidate to coach the offensive line. Klemm is currently the assistant head coach, run game coordinator and offensive line coach for the Oregon Ducks. Klemm was Bill Belichick’s first draft pick in 2000…
Sarianides: 5 ways the Patriots offense will improve schematically with Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator.
The Patriots have officially hired Bill O’Brien as their offensive coordinator. So what can we expect now schematically? Well, one thing is for sure. The Patriots offense will have a much clearer identity in 2023 than they had last season. Gone are the days of 12 screens a game and route concepts that bleed into each other. The Patriots will return to their roots offensively but with some modern updates….
Jerod Mayo sitting in on offensive coordinator interviews is strictly to help him
In our never ending quest to figure out who might replace Bill Belichick some day, we have tabbed Jerod Mayo as the latest heir apparent. Mayo signed a contract extension with the team two weeks ago and was expected to be named the Patriots defensive coordinator. Many including myself have speculated that Mayo sticking around and turning down heading coaching interviews is a sign that he might be the coach…
Shrine Bowl opportunity is a good opportunity for Troy Brown and the Patriots staff
According to sources, Patriots wide receivers and returners coach Troy Brown was named the head coach of the West In the East West Shrine game. The game will take place on Thursday February 2nd in Las Vegas. Brown along with offensive assistant Ross Douglas will coach the offense. Douglas will be the offensive coordinator. Cornerbacks coach Mike Pellegrino and safeties coach Brian Belichick are going to coach the defense. Coaching in…
Could the Arizona Cardinals could be the deciding factor in whether or not Bill O’Brien becomes the next Patriots offensive coordinator?
Bill O’Brien has long been considered the favorite to be the Patriots new offensive coordinator. He interviewed with the team yesterday and by all accounts, he is the favorite. Many at the highest levels of the organization including owner Robert Kraft want O’Brien. Despite that, O’Brien is far from a lock to be the Patriots next offensive coordinator. Despite having a history with the organization and being from the…
Patriots among five teams that will be playing international games in 2023
Image courtesy of @NFLDeutschland On Thursday morning, the NFL announced that the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans and Patriots will play games overseas next season. The Patriots and Chiefs are scheduled to “host” home games in Germany and even though they play each other this year, they will not be playing in these games. Buffalo, Tennessee and Jacksonville are slated to play games in London, all…