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……
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……