Image courtesy of Nancy Lane (MediaNews Group/Boston Herald) Almost everyone that grew up a Patriots fan was ecstatic to hear that Dont’a Hightower would be joining Jerod Mayo’s staff as a linebackers coach. Almost everyone. There was a small segment of fans that felt this was just a friendship hire. As good as ‘High’ was for the franchise, after so much nepotism throughout the years on the Patriots staff, some…
Changing of the guard has officially started in Foxborough
FOXBOROUGH – There was a first day of college orientation type feel at 1 Patriot Place on Wednesday afternoon. Dozens of media members and TV cameras packed inside the media work room to meet new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, new defensive coordinator Demarcus Covington and new special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer for the first time in a press conference setting. Head coach Jerod Mayo (that’s still a little weird…
5 Observations from Bryant Spring Practice
We visited Bryant spring practice on Monday. It was practice number four for the Bulldogs as they embark on their first season in the CAA. Head coach Chris Merritt’s team is going through some changes. Gone is Big South Offensive Player of the Year Zevi Eckhaus. Eckhaus transferred to Washington State where he will have a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job. The offensive line will have three……
Lincoln-Sudbury hires Justin McKay as new head coach
After a short wait, Lincoln-Sudbury has a new head coach. That man is Justin McKay, who most recently served as the program’s defensive coordinator. McKay takes over for Jim Girard, who had an excellent run as the L-S coach. L-S announced that McKay would be the new coach via Twitter. McKay had been defensive coordinator over the past five seasons, and has experience as a head coach. Girard went 39-11……
Slater officially announces retirement
Image courtesy of Nick Cammett/Diamond Images (Getty Images) During Jets week to close out a dismal regular season, Matthew Slater joked that the media had ‘already made the decision’ for him when it came to retirement. If we knew, he most certainly knew the time was coming. What felt like the inevitable finally happened officially on Tuesday as Slater officially announced his retirement after a stellar 16-year career with the…
Matty Augustine of Brunswick picks Notre Dame
Yet another blue-chip offensive linemen picked Notre Dame today when Brunswick’s Matty Augustine committed to the Fighting Irish. Augustine, a three-star prospect according to 247sports.com, is the second-ranked player of any position in Connecticut for the 2025 class. The number one player, Choate offensive tackle Will Black, is also committed to Notre Dame. The Irish are simply dominating offensive linemen in New England. Notre Dame also has the commitment of…
Breaking down the Patriots new coaching staff
The Patriots announced Jerod Mayo’s first coaching staff on Monday. 17 coaches were listed in the press release but that was the new coaches that were hired. It did not include Brian Belichick, Mike Pellegrino, Troy Brown, Evan Rothstein and Joe Kim who are all hold overs from Bill Belichick’s staff. Here are some thoughts on every coach on the new staff. HC: Jerod Mayo: Mayo assembled a staff that…
Guy, Phillips to be released as rebuild continues
The change continues in New England. As Jerod Mayo settles into his new role as head coach and Eliot Wolf continues to take over personnel responsibilities, the roster moves have begun. The NFL free agency period officially starts March 13, but with legal tampering in the cards and the draft about a month later, New England has started to free up some money and roster spots as the rebuild ramps…
Patriots free agency need No. 5 – Secondary
NFL free agency opens March 13th with the tampering period opening up a couple of days before that. The Patriots are expected to have roughly $70 million to spend in free agency. The secondary is not perceived as a need but it will be both in free agency and the draft. The Patriots have to make a decision on safety Kyle Dugger who is an unrestricted free agent. Do they…
O’Brien needs to build a fence around New England in recruiting
Building a fence around Massachusetts and New England in recruiting has been a priority for Boston College football coaches through the years. Unfortunately, most of them have not be able to do it. Despite having national success in recruiting, Boston College football coaches have struggled to land the top talent in the area through the years. From Tom O’Brien to Jeff Jagozinski to Frank Spaziani to Steve Addazio and Jeff……