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Patriots to name DeMarcus Covington as defensive coordinator

January 28, 2024

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…

The Falcons are a good fit for Bill Belichick

January 19, 2024

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The Atlanta Falcons have scheduled a second interview with Bill Belichick this weekend and according to the Athletic’s Dianna Russini, Belichick and Falcons owner Arthur Blank met over dinner last night and more meetings are scheduled between Belichick and the Falcons brass. The Atlanta Falcons have Bill Belichick as their top candidate, flying him into Atlanta on one of Arthur Blank's private planes last night. Dinner last night, more meetings…

Ohio State to hire Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator. What’s next for the Patriots?

January 19, 2024

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Bill O’Brien is leaving the Patriots to become the new offensive coordinator at Ohio State. A source told New England Football Journal over the weekend that O’Brien has been in talks with Ohio State since last week to join Ryan Day’s staff. With O’Brien’s departure, new Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is now in the market for a new offensive coordinator. Several names have been linked to the job even before…

10 Thoughts on Jerod Mayo’s introduction press conference

January 17, 2024

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FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots introduced Jerod Mayo today as the 15th coach in franchise history. Mayo and owner Robert Kraft had a lot to say so let’s delve into today’s press conference. 1. Mayo is confident: Mayo was clearly confident in himself and believes he is the right person to guide the organization out of its current situation. Mayo has a presence and the Krafts, the players and people in the…

The Krafts wanted their team back, now the onus is on them

January 15, 2024

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It appears that the only man who will not working for the Patriots this season is Bill Belichick. Anyone who else who has been associated with the Patriots struggles the last four years is somehow still employed by the organization. Belichick was the fall guy for the Patriots decline and rightfully so. However, he was not the only one to blame. His supporting cast was part of the problem as…

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