Images courtesy of the New England Patriots While the 2022 season was ultimately one to forget for the Patriots’ special teams unit, two new guys did make quite an impact. Both Brenden Schooler and especially Marcus Jones were positive additions out of the rookie class and both of them were rewarded for good seasons by being voted to the Pro Football Writer’s Association All-Rookie Team, which was revealed on Tuesday….
Adrian Klemm would be a home run hire as Patriots offensive line coach
The Patriots hired Bill O’Brien as their offensive line coach today but they may not be done. Former Patriots offensive lineman Adrian Klemm interviewed with the team for the offensive coordinator of position and could be a candidate to coach the offensive line. Klemm is currently the assistant head coach, run game coordinator and offensive line coach for the Oregon Ducks. Klemm was Bill Belichick’s first draft pick in 2000…
Carlo Crocetti commits to Holy Cross
Holy Cross struck with a big local commitment from Carlo Crocetti, who announced the pledge on Twitter Tuesday. Crocetti, out of the 2023 class, did a post-grad year at Loomis Chaffee after a strong career at Xaverian. This season, Crocetti saw his recruitment pick up among Ivy League schools, and Holy Cross was on him throughout. Crocetti is an intriguing prospect, and one of the reasons for that is versatility….
Stone: Making the case for Brady’s return following news of O’Brien hire
Image courtesy of Matthew O’Haren/USA TODAY Sports Tom Brady, quarterback of the New England Patriots in 2023. Has. nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Whether you think he’s over the hill or believe he still has good football left in him (like I do), you’ve got to admit, it immediately brings back the memories. But in reality, is it all that crazy to think he could end up back here?…
Sarianides: 5 ways the Patriots offense will improve schematically with Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator.
The Patriots have officially hired Bill O’Brien as their offensive coordinator. So what can we expect now schematically? Well, one thing is for sure. The Patriots offense will have a much clearer identity in 2023 than they had last season. Gone are the days of 12 screens a game and route concepts that bleed into each other. The Patriots will return to their roots offensively but with some modern updates….
O’Brien set to be new OC for the Patriots, what’s it mean for 2023?
Image courtesy of the New England Patriots Patriots’ fans year-long nightmare is over. The forward pass will be returning to Gillette Stadium in 2023. Multiple reports this morning had Bill O’Brien returning to New England to be the offensive coordinator of the Patriots. Someone who actually knows offense will be calling plays in 2023, pretty interesting concept huh? O’Brien will return to the organization for the first time since 2011…
Recruiting Roundup, 1/23/2023
Dexter has come a long way in a short period of time to build up as a NEPSAC power. The program had its first year of varsity football in 2006. Current coach Casey Day started at the Brookline school in 2010. The team reached its first NEPSAC bowl in 2013. Now, coming off another NEPSAC bowl this fall, Dexter has one of the most highly-recruited players in the region in…
Lyons: Jerod Mayo could be the next Patriots Head Coach
On Sunday, Albert Breer reported that Jerod Mayo sat in on Offensive Coordinator interviews that were conducted by Bill Belichick last week. This came on the heals of the team releasing an unprecedented statement that they were working on an extension with Mayo. He has been on the Patriots coaching staff since 2019 and played for the team for eight seasons. Put all this together and one conclusion becomes apparent:…
Jerod Mayo sitting in on offensive coordinator interviews is strictly to help him
In our never ending quest to figure out who might replace Bill Belichick some day, we have tabbed Jerod Mayo as the latest heir apparent. Mayo signed a contract extension with the team two weeks ago and was expected to be named the Patriots defensive coordinator. Many including myself have speculated that Mayo sticking around and turning down heading coaching interviews is a sign that he might be the coach…
Shrine Bowl opportunity is a good opportunity for Troy Brown and the Patriots staff
According to sources, Patriots wide receivers and returners coach Troy Brown was named the head coach of the West In the East West Shrine game. The game will take place on Thursday February 2nd in Las Vegas. Brown along with offensive assistant Ross Douglas will coach the offense. Douglas will be the offensive coordinator. Cornerbacks coach Mike Pellegrino and safeties coach Brian Belichick are going to coach the defense. Coaching in…