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
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
(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?
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
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
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……
Champions Q&A: Leavitt coach Michael Hathaway
Michael Hathaway has it rolling pretty well with his Leavitt (Maine) program. Leavitt has won 22 straight games, and consecutive Class C state titles. The team is coming off an 11-0 season that includes a win over Class A champion Thornton Academy. We wanted to talk to Hathaway to see how he’s done it. Here is an edited version of that conversation. Adam Kurkjian: It can’t be very often in……
Mayo hires Alex Van Pelt as Patriots’ offensive coordinator
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.’…
Banner week for New England prospects on the college all-star game circuit
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……