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……
10 Candidates for the Boston College Football job
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
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……
One month into 2024, the New England football scene looks much different
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……
Changing landscape in college football drives Hafley’s decision
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……
Jeff Hafley leaves Boston College with more questions than answers
And like that — poof — he’s gone. (Do any Usual Suspects lovers get the reference?) With a Pete Thamel tweet Wednesday night, it was announced that Jeff Hafley would leave Boston College to become the next defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. No pomp and circumstance, no grand exit. Nope. Just a tweet in the night, and fans of BC are left wondering what might have been. That’s……
BC gets stunning news as Hafley departs for Packers’ DC role
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……
Recruiting Roundup: Wayland
Wayland coach Scott Parseghian just finished his 23rd season coaching the Warriors. He knows players like Max Dresens don’t just pass through the hallways every season. Dresens is a class of 2025 running back and linebacker who is turning into quite the prospect for either side. At 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, Dresens rushed for 1,762 yards and 22 touchdowns as a junior. He also caught two touchdown passes. On defense, Dresens……
Two down, one to go; Pats hire new special teams coordinator
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…