FOXBOROUGH – After serving as a bit of do-it-all contributor on the BC staff last season, Doug Marrone made the short move to Foxborough in the offseason. Mike Vrabel’s new offensive line coach Doug Marrone is back in the NFL and while meeting with reporters before the final OTA on Monday, he was asked how he’s enjoyed being back at this level. Remember, taking this role wasn’t for the faint…
Diggs returns & everything else that stood out during Monday’s OTA
FOXBOROUGH – On a day that felt like one of those perfect tailgate weather Sundays in September, the Patriots had their final voluntary Organized Team Activity on Monday afternoon. Stefon Diggs returned, an undrafted rookie wide receiver continued to shine and one of the few guys left from the old regime went down. Here’s everything that stood out… -Before Diggs arrived, coordinators Josh McDaniels, Zak Kuhr (in place of the…
Camp season kicks off with jam packed Mega Camp at Boston College
The month of June kicks off camp season in the sport of football and Boston College hosted their first annual Mega Camp on Sunday at Chestnut Hill. Over 500 players participated in the camp. The players were measured, tested and did on field drills as part of the day long event. 75 plus colleges ranging from the FBS and FCS levels to Division 3 were on hand. The players were……
The next three quarterback classes in New England have college coaches in the area talking
The 2026, 2027 and 2028 quarterback classes are shaping up to be one of the best quarterback groups in the history of New England High School Football. The 26 class is headlined Leominister’s Osiris Lopez who recently committed to Coastal Carolina, Qur’an McNeill of Milton Academy, Gilbert Kimrin of The Taft School, Kaden Silton of Worcester Academy and BB&N’s Damon Taylor. Catholic Memorial’s Kise Flannery, a Harvard commit, Fairfield Prep’s……
Recruiting Visit: Tommy Vallett, QB, Mansfield High School
We had an opportunity to catch up with Mansfield High School quarterback Tommy Vallett. Vallett is one of the top returning signal callers in the State of Massachusetts and a player to watch on a good Mansfield team. Here is our conversation with Tommy on his off-season, college recruiting and what is next. NEFJ: How has the off-season gone for you so far? What have you done in regards to……
Listing the Patriots off-season additions in order of potential impact
The New England Patriots entered the 2025 offseason with a clear directive: rebuild and inject talent across the roster, particularly on offense. With a new coaching staff led by Mike Vrabel and significant cap space, they’ve made several key additions through both free agency and the NFL Draft. Here’s a look at the free agents and rookies poised to make the biggest impact for the Patriots in 2025: Free Agents…
Vrabel leading from the front off the field
WALTHAM – From the first day he was introduced as the next head coach of the Patriots, Mike Vrabel has preached culture, community and great decisions. What’s the easiest way to get guys to buy in and listen? Lead from the front. That’s exactly what Vrabel is doing. Early on Saturday morning at the Gann Academy in Waltham, Vrabel spent about two hours taking dozens and dozens of photos, singing…
Projecting the UMass Minutemen 2025 win total
Courtesy of UMass Athletics After two seasons as an independent and a 2-10 record in 2024, UMass makes its long-awaited return to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in 2025. The move brings a more structured schedule and familiar opponents, but also a step up in consistent competition. With a new head coach in Joe Harasymiak and a number of transfer portal additions, the Minutemen are looking to turn a new page…….
BC hosting 12 prospects from class of 2026 this weekend
Busy time is here. From the outside, you’d think football staffs in college love the opportunity to kick back and take a bit of a break in June before prep for training camp and the regular season ramps up. It’s actually the complete opposite. In 2025, June is now arguably the busiest time of year for programs around the country. With hundreds and hundreds of camps along with full days…
Recruiting Round-Up: King Philip Warriors
As we get closer to the season, we want to spotlight players in the various programs in New England for recruiting purposes. Here is our first installment of the Recruiting Round-Up for this off-season. We begin with the King Philip Warriors who return a talented senior class that has several college prospects. The Warriors will be looking to return to Gillette Stadium for the 8th time in 9 years but……