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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……

Patriots not expected to pick up Mac Jones fifth year option

January 30, 2024

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According to Mark Daniels of Masslive, the Patriots do not plan to pick up Mac Jones fifth year option in May. The news is not a surprise as it was expected that the Patriots would not pick up the option and would be looking to move on from the 2021 first round pick. After a good rookie season in 2021, Jones regressed under the tutelage of Matt Patricia in 2022…

Patriots offensive coordinator odds based on who they have reportedly interviewed

January 30, 2024

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The Patriots have held interviews with several candidates for their vacant offensive coordinator position. A hire is expected to be made this week. Here are the candidates that the team have spoken with and their odds of being the Patriots next offensive coordinator. We are just having fun with this and looking to inform people. That is all. Nick Caley, Rams TE Coach (two interviews): Caley has interviewed twice and…

The Patriots are ready to spend but will they?

January 29, 2024

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NFL Free Agency opens on March 13th and the Patriots are expected to be active. At least according to new coach Jerod Mayo. “We’re bringing in talent, 1,000 percent,” Mayo said on the head coach’s Monday radio hit on WEEI. “We have a lot of cap space and cash. We’re ready to burn some cash!” The Patriots are expected to have north of $60 million in cap space, but that…

Patriots to name DeMarcus Covington as defensive coordinator

January 28, 2024

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Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images According to sources, the Patriots are expected to promote 34 year old defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator. After conducting several interviews last week, new head coach Jerod Mayo is going to stay within the organization and promote a rising star in Covington. Covington is well respected around league circles and interviewed for defensive coordinator openings last off-season. The…

Bill Belichick doesn’t get Falcons job. What does it mean for the Patriots?

January 26, 2024

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Bill Belichick did not get the Atlanta Falcons job. Instead, owner Arthur Blank opted to go with Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. Hiring Morris is not a surprise. He has a history with the Falcons, once serving an interim head coach and he fits better with the organizational structure in place. Morris will simply coach the football team and have a say in personnel matters but all personnel…

DeMarcus Covington is the right guy to run the Patriots defense

January 25, 2024

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New Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has been busy the past week interviewing coordinator candidates in all three phases. The interview process has been extensive and Mayo has cast a wide net when it comes to finding the right coordinators for the Patriots. One of the coach’s Mayo interviewed is Patriots defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington. Covington and Mayo have worked together for the past five years, game planning fronts,…

Remembering when the Patriots almost became the St. Louis Stallions

January 23, 2024

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Sunday marked the 30th anniversary of Robert Kraft’s purchase of the New England Patriots. Kraft purchased the franchise on January 21st, 1994 from then owner James Busch Orthwein. Kraft had been a Patriots fan since 1971 and had expressed an interest in owning a sports franchise in New England for years. At one time, he was the owner of the now defunct Boston Lobsters of the World Tennis Team. In…

10 candidates I would interview for the Patriots offensive coordinator opening

January 21, 2024

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The Patriots officially have an offensive coordinator opening. Here are some names to keep an eye on as new coach Jerod Mayo looks to fill the vacancy. Brian Griese, Quarterbacks Coach, 49ers: Griese played at Michigan and played in the NFL for 11 years, starting 83 games. He also had a successful media career. His career parallels Mayo’s in some ways. He is the son of legendary Dolphins quarterback Bob…

Lyons: Top Candidates To Replace Bill O’Brien

January 20, 2024

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By Jon Lyons NEFJ Correspondent News broke last night that Patriots offensive coordinator/ quarterbacks coach Bill O’Brien is leaving the team to become the offensive coordinator at Ohio State. The move is not that surprising given the head coaching change in New England and the frustrating year that O’Brien went through in 2023. With him gone, Jerod Mayo has his biggest task of his coaching reign thus far in hiring…

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