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Remembering when the Patriots almost became the St. Louis Stallions

January 23, 2024

Sunday marked the 30th anniversary of Robert Kraft’s purchase of the New England Patriots. Kraft purchased the franchise on January 21st, 1994 from then owner James Busch Orthwein. Kraft had been a Patriots fan since 1971 and had expressed an interest in owning a sports franchise in New England for years. At one time, he was the owner of the now defunct Boston Lobsters of the World Tennis Team. In…

Lyons: Top Candidates To Replace Bill O’Brien

January 20, 2024

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By Jon Lyons NEFJ Correspondent News broke last night that Patriots offensive coordinator/ quarterbacks coach Bill O’Brien is leaving the team to become the offensive coordinator at Ohio State. The move is not that surprising given the head coaching change in New England and the frustrating year that O’Brien went through in 2023. With him gone, Jerod Mayo has his biggest task of his coaching reign thus far in hiring…

Ohio State to hire Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator. What’s next for the Patriots?

January 19, 2024

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Bill O’Brien is leaving the Patriots to become the new offensive coordinator at Ohio State. A source told New England Football Journal over the weekend that O’Brien has been in talks with Ohio State since last week to join Ryan Day’s staff. With O’Brien’s departure, new Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is now in the market for a new offensive coordinator. Several names have been linked to the job even before…

10 Thoughts on Jerod Mayo’s introduction press conference

January 17, 2024

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FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots introduced Jerod Mayo today as the 15th coach in franchise history. Mayo and owner Robert Kraft had a lot to say so let’s delve into today’s press conference. 1. Mayo is confident: Mayo was clearly confident in himself and believes he is the right person to guide the organization out of its current situation. Mayo has a presence and the Krafts, the players and people in the…

The Krafts wanted their team back, now the onus is on them

January 15, 2024

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It appears that the only man who will not working for the Patriots this season is Bill Belichick. Anyone who else who has been associated with the Patriots struggles the last four years is somehow still employed by the organization. Belichick was the fall guy for the Patriots decline and rightfully so. However, he was not the only one to blame. His supporting cast was part of the problem as…

Patriots waiting to hire a general manager is a mistake

January 14, 2024

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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Patriots are going to take their time hiring a GM and may not address the position until after the draft. For now, it apoears that Matt Groh and Eliot Wolf will be running the front office and handling free agency and the draft. It is not uncommon for teams to do this but it is not recommended especially if you are team that is…

Patriots Draft: 10 players to watch in the Hula Bowl

January 13, 2024

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The NFL Draft all-star game circuit begins with the Hula Bowl down in Orlando, Florida today. There are several players in the game with New England ties but we will talk about that in a separate piece. Here are ten players to watch from today’s game that could be fits for the Patriots as either draft prospects or undrafted free agents. Team AINA Joshua Cephus, WR, UTSA, 6-2 185: Cephus……

Hold the Mayo. Patriots should interview other candidates

January 12, 2024

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According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Patriots have a succession plan in place with linebackers coach Jerod Mayo. Language in Mayo’s contract establishes him as the successor to Bill Belichick. If that is the case, then the Patriots do not have to interview any other candidates according to league rules. They can simply name Mayo the next coach of the team whenever they decide to announce it. The Kraft’s…

Segel: Kraft knew it was time to make a change based on past experiences

January 11, 2024

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By Alan Segel FOXBOROUGH—Patriots owner Robert Kraft and now former head coach Bill Belichick came through the door just before noon on Thursday to announce to the assembled media and Patriots nation watching what was already known. Bill Belichick, after 24 years, would no longer be the leader of the 6-time Super Bowl Champions. The departure was announced as “mutually agreed to part ways” Bill Belichick spoke first and then…

10 potential coaching candidates who could replace Bill Belichick

January 11, 2024

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The Patriots and Bill Belichick agreed to mutually part ways today. For the third time since buying the team in 1994, Robert Kraft will begin a search to hire a head coach. Mike Vrabel and Jerod Mayo head up the list but there will be other candidates as well. Here are ten names to keep an eye potentially for the Patriots head coaching opening. 1.Mike Vrabel, Former Tennessee Titans Coach:…

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