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

February 4, 2024

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……

5 takeaways from Day 1 of Senior Bowl practices

January 31, 2024

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Day one of Senior Bowl practices in Mobile is in the books. Here are five takeaways from the first practice and how it relates to the Patriots. 1. QB’s the focal point: Quarterback is the Patriots number one need. That doesn’t necessarily mean they are taking one with the third overall pick but the chances of them passing on either Caleb Williams, Drake Maye or Jaylen Daniels are slim. New……

Yale offensive linemen Kiran Amegadjie and Nick Gargiulo invited to the NFL Combine

January 31, 2024

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Image courtesy of Yale Athletics Yale offensive linemen Kiran Amegadjie and former Bulldog Nick Gargiulo have been invited to the NFL Combine in March. Amegadjie was a first team All-Ivy selection for the second straight season and was one of the best offensive lineman in the country at the FCS level. The Hinsdale, Illinois native stands at 6’5 326 and can play guard or center. Gargiulo served as the captain……