Mayo hires Alex Van Pelt as Patriots’ offensive coordinator

February 1, 2024

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, former NFL QB and most recently the Browns OC Alex Van Pelt will be the new offensive coordinator for the Patriots. Van Pelt played for the Buffalo Bills from 1995-2003, appearing in 31 games and starting 11. He threw for just under 3,000 yards and 16 touchdowns. After his playing career, Van Pelt began coaching in 2005 as a ‘volunteer offensive quality control assistant.’…

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One month into 2024, the New England football scene looks much different

February 1, 2024

We often tell people there is no offseason with New England Football Journal, but even we can’t believe how much has already happened in the last four weeks or so. We’re 31 days into 2024 and things have completely turned upside down. First, Holy Cross head coach Bob Chesney leaves after an incredible run with the program, winning five straight Patriot League titles and restoring the pride back in the……

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BC gets stunning news as Hafley departs for Packers’ DC role

January 31, 2024

BC fans simply can’t win. It appeared as if momentum was being built following the Fenway Bowl win this year. But in the blink of an eye, the program is essentially starting over. Right around 6 p.m. on Tuesday night, Pete Thamel was the first to report that head coach Jeff Hafley is leaving to take the defensive coordinator job for the Green Bay Packers. “He wants to go coach……

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Two down, one to go; Pats hire new special teams coordinator

January 31, 2024

Image courtesy of the Los Angeles Rams Jerod Mayo’s still got some work to do filling out his first staff as head coach of the Patriots, but he took another step in finishing the process on Tuesday. The Cam Accord reign of terror is over, as Jeremy Springer is set to take over the special teams coordinating duties as first reported by Ian Rapoport. Springer spent the last two seasons…

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Flowers’ uncharacteristic mistakes in AFC title game will serve as valuable lessons

January 29, 2024

(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) In his rookie season, Zay Flowers came as advertised for the Baltimore Ravens. Unfortunately, his stellar first year will be remembered for two extremely uncharacteristic errors from the usually calm, cool and collected receiver at the worst possible time. Down 17-7 in the final minute of the third quarter of the AFC Championship on Sunday, Flowers had a 54 yard catch and run down to the KC…

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Patriots’ receiver Kayshon Boutte facing illegal sports betting charges

January 25, 2024

Image courtesy of ESPN According to WAFB 9 – a news station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, former LSU wide receiver and now second-year Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte is in some hot water over gambling accusations. WAFB reported that Boutte was arrested on Thursday on charges relating to illegal online gaming. “Boutte turned himself in on charges of Computer Fraud, a felony, and a misdemeanor count of Gaming Prohibited for Persons…

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