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Busy day for the Patriots on the coaching front

It was a busy day for the Patriots on Wednesday from a coaching standpoint. First we learned that defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington would be serving as the defensive coordinator of the American Team in the Senior Bowl. It is a terrific for Covington who is a rising star in the coaching profession. https://twitter.com/seniorbowl/status/1615706728233897985?s=46&t=5h6IXb6nUqnavfMobwzYXw We also learned that the Patriots interviewed Vikings receiver coach Keenan McCardell and tight ends coach Nick…

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Covington to coach defense at Reese’s Senior Bowl

Image courtesy of @seniorbowl Since last March when he was spotted working with players alongside Jerod Mayo and Brian Belichick at a Boston College spring practice, DeMarcus Covington has had his eyes on young college prospects while also coaching the defensive line to a strong season despite missing the playoffs. Now, he’ll have a chance to get up close and personal with the most elite college talent in the country…

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Left field candidates aplenty in the Patriots OC search but I still think Bill goes with someone he knows

Over the course of the past week, we have bandied about the names of possible offensive coordinators for the Patriots. Members of the media have combed over the rosters of coaching staffs across the league to try to find coaches that are connected to Bill Belichick that could be possible coordinator candidates. I have said from the beginning that the offensive coordinator list for the Patriots is short. We all…

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Lyons’ top choices for Patriots Offensive Coordinator

The Patriots will be interviewing candidates to fill their vacant offensive coordinator position this week. New England saw its offense go from seventh in points per game in 2021 to the bottom third of the league in nearly every category in 2022. A new face is needed and there are several attractive candidates out there. Here are my top choices for the job: Bill O’Brien O’Brien has the unique distinction…

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Recruiting Roundup, 1/16/2023

The Class A NEPSAC programs are some of the best in New England, and certainly Avon Old Farms fits that bill. Right now, coach Jon Wholley’s team has an overflowing amount of talent, so we wanted to talk to him and get a look at who some of his best players are. “I think the competition level is extremely high here, especially week to week, and I definitely think it…

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