As the Patriots enter the 2026 NFL Draft following their Super Bowl LX appearance, the defensive interior remains a priority for Mike Vrabel and his staff. While the “foundation” is set with Christian Barmore and Milton Williams, the loss of Khyiris Tonga in free agency and the need for a sustainable rotation in Vrabel’s aggressive four-down front makes this a crucial year to add depth.
Patriots Journal for 3/29/26
Plenty to talk about in this week’s edition of the Patriots Journal so here goes. Here are ten things we want to talk about that are Patriots related. 1.Mixed feelings on EDGE prospects?: I keep hearing that the Patriots like this EDGE class but the lack of height at the top is a bit of a concern. The explosiveness and get off is there but the belief is, it is…
5 Observations from our spring visit with Harvard
CAMBRIDGE – By 7:35, 7:40ish on what was a December-like Saturday morning, Harvard players were trickling out on the field inside the historic stadium. There was a unique energy to this particular spring practice because it was the first one following spring break. Head coach Andrew Aurich was looking for his squad to pick up where it left off before break and for two hours, it looked like the Crimson…
Martin’s goal this spring is to help UMass get better
Tyler Martin’s commitment to UMass football is rooted in a deep-seated connection to his home state and a refusal to leave a project unfinished.
Bowry & Taylor benefiting from working with Dante Scarnecchia
Jude Bowry and Logan Taylor are the latest Boston College offensive lineman to represent “O-line U” and they have a familiar name working to get them ready for the NFL Draft. The two have spent the pre-draft cycle working under the meticulous eye of former Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia, the man responsible for decades of offensive line development in Foxborough.
Lowell names Hall of Famer Joseph Harris head football coach
LOWELL, MA – In a move that brings one of its most storied athletes back to the sidelines, Lowell High School has officially named Joseph Harris as the new Head Coach of the Red Raiders football program.
Fagnano & Bell prove that they’re good enough to go higher than expected
STORRS- For UConn’s dynamic duo of Joe Fagnano and Skyler Bell, Wednesday’s workout in Storrs served as a definitive closing argument of their college careers. With scouts from 27 NFL teams in attendance, the quarterback and his top target made a favorable impression on scouts and proved that their record-breaking 2025 season was no fluke of the system, but rather a product of elite physical tools.
Fairfield Warde names Steve Christy head coach
Fairfield Warde High School has named Steve Christy as the Mustangs’ new head coach. The move, announced this week, brings one of Connecticut’s most accomplished coaches recently back to the sidelines after a brief hiatus from coaching.
CAA announces game times for 2026
In another sign that the 2026 football season is already creeping closer and closer, we’ve got some kickoff times. On Wednesday, the CAA released game times for all of its conference games. Sacred Heart joins the group this year, making it five New England teams in arguably the toughest FCS conference in the country. Here’s the weekly game times and matchups for UNH, Maine, URI, Bryant and the Pioneers (not…
Brookfield hires Louie D’Arcangelo as new coach
The Brookfield High School football program has officially entered a new era with the appointment of Louie D’Arcangelo as head coach for the 2026 season.