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Former LaSalle standout Jamezell Lassiter commits to Vanderbilt

February 5, 2024

Former LaSalle standout Jamezell Lassiter has committed to Vanderbilt. Lassiter played for Brian Barbato at Deerfield Academy last season. Lassiter is a 5-8 190 pound running back who is versatile. He is a three down back who can make plays both as a runner and as a receiver out of the back field. After a terrific four year career playing for Geoff Marcone at LaSalle, Lassiter prepped and the move…

Patriots in talks to hire Ben McAdoo as senior offensive assistant

February 5, 2024

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According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, the Patriots are in talks with former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo to come in as an assistant head coach of offense position. McAdoo was the Giants’ head coach for almost two seasons, going 13-15 before being fired with four games left in the 2017 season. McAdoo, 46, was most recently the Carolina Panthers’ offensive coordinator in 2022. He previously was the…

Hiring Andy Dickerson as offensive line coach would bridge the old and new West Coast offenses

February 4, 2024

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(Lindsey Wasson – The Associated Press) According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the Patriots are rumored to be hiring former Rams assistant and Seahawks offensive line coach Andy Dickerson as their new offensive line coach. The 42-year old Dickerson is familiar with the area. He played offensive line at Tufts University from 1999-2002. He worked for the Patriots in the operations department from 2004-05. From 2012-2020, Dickerson was the Rams assistant…

Steve Casula leaves for Michigan. Where do the Minutemen go from here?

February 4, 2024

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Image courtesy of UMass Athletics UMass offensive coordinator Steve Casula is leaving Amherst to join Sherrone Moore’s staff at Michigan as tight ends coach. Before joining the UMass staff, Casula served as an offensive analyst for the program under former coach Jim Harbaugh. After a rough first season offensively under Casula, the Minutemen were much better in year two of playing in his system. An upgrade in talent at the……

Bill Belichick thanks Patriots fans in a one page ad

February 4, 2024

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Bill Belichick took out a one page ad in Sunday’s Boston Globe, thanking Patriots fans for their support over the last 24 years. Belichick commended fans for their willingness to go anywhere to support the Patriots. “Nowhere in America are pro sports fans as passionate as in New England and for 24 years, I was blessed to feel your passion and power. The Patriots are the only NFL team representing…

10 players to watch for the Patriots in the Senior Bowl

February 3, 2024

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The Senior Bowl takes place in Mobile, Alabama today and as usual, the entire NFL community is on hand to watch the prospects playing in today’s game. The Patriots had a strong presence in Mobile this week and evaluated all of the players on hand. Here are ten players that they kept a close eye on that could be good fits for them. Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma: Guyton has the……

Banner week for New England prospects on the college all-star game circuit

February 1, 2024

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It has been a good week for New England draft prospects on the college all-star game circuit. Christian Mahogany of Boston College has been dominant in drills, group and team portions at the East-West Shrine game practices. He is playing with power, getting consistent movement and looks athletic in pass protection. Mahogany has helped his draft stock immensely by repping at guard and center. With a good pro day next……

10 Candidates for the Boston College Football job

February 1, 2024

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Jeff Hafley resigned as head coach of the Boston College Eagles to become the defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday night. The move came as a surprise but according to sources, Hafley had been pondering a move to the NFL for weeks. Now Boston College athletic director Blake James needs to move fast to find his replacement. James announced last night that the school will begin a…

10 players to watch for the Patriots in the East-West Shrine Game

February 1, 2024

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The East-West Shrine game is tonight and there are several local prospects playing in the game as well as several players who would be ideal fits for the Patriots. Here are ten players that the Patriots could focus on and either draft or sign. Devin Leary, QB, Kentucky: Leary was highly productive at both N.C State and Kentucky. He has average height but he is accurate, can make throws consistently……

Changing landscape in college football drives Hafley’s decision

February 1, 2024

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The local college football world got some surprising news on Wednesday night when ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Boston College coach Jeff Hafley was leaving the Eagles to become the defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers. Why did Hafley leave? Simple. The game has changed in college football. Thanks to NIL, the transfer portal and fundraising, being a head coach at the collegiate level has become increasingly difficult. It……