Thomas Brown reportedly becomes Patriots’ latest offensive coordinator candidate

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Brown was a first time offensive coordinator in 2023. A new candidate has emerged for the New England Patriots offensive coordinator position, as the team recently interviewed Thomas Brown for the vacancy, according to CBS’ Jonathan Jones. Thomas Brown, who remains under contract with the Panthers as their OC, …

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Marquice Williams reportedly declines Patriots’ special teams coordinator position

Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports New England requested to speak with Williams on Jan. 15. Jerod Mayo has been busy adding names to his list of potential coordinators for his coaching staff since being named the New England Patriots head coach. But now, one name can be removed. According to Aaron Wilson of Houston’s KPRC2, Atlanta …

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MORSE: Offensive Coordinator Updates, New Candidates Identified

Why have the Patriots not named an Offensive Coordinator?  Some speculate the offensive Coordinator position in New England is not an attractive position to the leading candidates.  The post MORSE: Offensive Coordinator Updates, New Candidates Identified appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots seemingly plan to go unconventional route to address GM position

Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports With Bill Belichick not returning in 2024, the Patriots’ personnel department is left without its long-time leader. The New England Patriots wasted no time to fill their head coaching position after mutually parting ways with Bill Belichick. Jerod Mayo was already waiting in the wings, and his promotion was made official …

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NFL Wild Card Saturday: Game times, things to watch for, open thread, and more

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images A Saturday double-header kicks off Wild Card weekend. The NFL playoffs have officially arrived. While the New England Patriots will unfortunately be watching from home this season, there is plenty to watch for throughout the weekend. Here is all the broadcast information — as well as things to monitor — …

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More Internal Frustration Comes to Light During Disappointing Patriots 2023 Season

Following the 2022 season, the Boston Herald provided some insight as it pertained to the problems going on inside the walls of Gillette Stadium after New England’s 8-9 finish. With the Patriots currently sitting at 4-12 heading into this weekend, the Herald didn’t wait until after the season to provide a window into what’s gone …

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Why Rodney Harrison deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, explained by Bill Belichick

Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Harrison is a Hall of Fame finalist for the first time since becoming eligible. If Bill Belichick had his wish, Rodney Harrison will be announced as a member of the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class in early February. The former NFL safety, who spent …

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Patriots vs. Bills Friday injury report: JuJu Smith-Schuster out, 9 others questionable for New England

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Game statuses for New Year’s Eve’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Highmark Stadium. The New England Patriots have ruled out JuJu Smith-Schuster for New Year’s Eve against the Buffalo Bills. The veteran wide receiver remained sidelined from practice on Friday and will now miss his third consecutive game due to …

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Patriots host handful of CFL players for workouts as 2024 nears

Photo by John E. Sokolowski/Getty Images The Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ Tyreik McAllister was among New England’s visitors. With futures contracts on the horizon, five players from the CFL ranks visited Foxborough on the final Friday of 2023. The New England Patriots worked out running back Tyreik McAllister, wide receiver Samuel Emilus, linebackers Gary Johnson and Josh …

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Bailey Zappe has ‘good control’ over Patriots offense, says Bills cornerback Taron Johnson

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills will be a new experience for Bailey Zappe. It will be the first start in his two-year career against one of the New England Patriots’ division rivals. Obviously, going up against Zappe also is new for the Bills defense. The last time the unit …

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Patriots vs. Broncos: New England turns ball over on first snap

The New England Patriots’ Christmas Eve game against the Denver Broncos started in the worst possible fashion. After receiving the opening kickoff, quarterback Bailey Zappe was sacked on the very first offensive play from scrimmage, fumbling the football, and watching the Broncos defense recover at the New England 6-yard line. The play was a direct …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Defense starts with a successful goal-line stop

The New England Patriots offense started its Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos in the worst way possible, by turning the football over on its very first snap of the night. The Bailey Zappe lost fumble set up Denver at the New England 6-yard line and in prime position to take an early lead. …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Bailey Zappe hits Jalen Reagor for 28-yard pickup

The New England Patriots offense struggled to start its Week 16 primetime game against the Denver Broncos, The unit turned the ball over on its very first play from scrimmage, and failed to gain a first down on its initial three possessions. In the late first quarter, however, it started to build some momentum — …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Jahlani Tavai, Jeremiah Pharms Jr. team up for fumble recovery

The New England Patriots defense continues to make plays against the Denver Broncos. After already executing a successful goal-line stop on its first drive of the two teams’ Week 16 primetime battle, the unit was able to produce another turnover to end the Broncos’ fourth possession of the night. Denver had moved the ball to …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Bailey Zappe hits Mike Gesicki for New England’s 2nd touchdown

The New England Patriots offense started its Week 16 matchup with the Denver Broncos slowly, but it has since found its footing and put together some solid drives. The latest of which ended in New England’s second touchdown of the night. Starting in terrific field position at the Denver 42-yard line, New England needed just …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Special teams touchdown adds to New England’s lead

The New England Patriots’ special teams unit has had its fair share of issues all season, including earlier in the Week 16 primetime matchup with the Denver Broncos. In the third quarter, however, the group was ready to capitalize on a massive mistake by its opponent. After a Bailey Zappe-to-Mike Gesicki touchdown allowed the Patriots …

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Patriots defense focused on stopping ‘extended plays‘ against Broncos, Russell Wilson

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports New England wants to stay competitive on scramble drills. Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs might be the best quarterback in the NFL right now, in large part due to his ability to keep plays alive even after they break down. The New England Patriots defense saw this first-hand last …

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Patriots vs. Broncos Thursday injury report: Anfernee Jennings, Cody Davis added to New England’s non-participants

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The second injury report ahead of Christmas Eve’s matchup at Empower Field. After beginning work on the Denver Broncos without four members of the active roster, the New England Patriots returned to the practice fields without six. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, tight end Hunter Henry, offensive tackle Conor McDermott and …

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Patriots vs. Chiefs Friday injury report: Rhamondre Stevenson ruled out, leaving 7 questionable for New England

Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Game statuses for Week 15 at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots have ruled out Rhamondre Stevenson for Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The starting running back remained sidelined from practice for the second week in a row after sustaining a high ankle sprain on Dec. 3. An …

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‘Well-rounded’ Hunter Henry has returned to being a focal point of the Patriots offense

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The veteran tight end is bouncing back after a disappointing 2022 season. Much like this season, the 2022 campaign also was a challenge for the New England Patriots offense. In Year 1 under long-time offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, the unit and some of its players failed to build on the …

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Patriots want to keep ‘second route’ covered against Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs offense

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images New England’s defense is preparing for scramble drills against Patrick Mahomes and company. The Kansas City Chiefs offense is not lighting the world on fire like it usually did the last few seasons, but the unit is still a dangerous one largely due to one man: Patrick Mahomes. Now in …

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Patriots vs. Chiefs Thursday injury report: Trent Brown, Brenden Schooler added to New England’s sidelined

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The second injury report heading into Week 15 at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots continued preparations for the Kansas City Chiefs without three members of the active roster. Trent Brown and Brenden Schooler marked the new absences on Thursday, joining running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who …

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NFL Week 14 Thursday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide, picks, open thread, and more

Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images Week 14 kicks off in Las Vegas. Week 14 kicks off with another battle of backup quarterbacks. After Justin Herbert’s season ending hand injury, the Los Angeles Chargers will turn to Easton Stick Thursday night against Aidan O’Connell and the Las Vegas Raiders. Welcome to our Thursday night Patriots Rooting …

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Bailey Zappe shares lessons learned from second-half struggles against Steelers

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images New England failed to score in the second half of its 21-18 win in Week 14. After getting shutout in his first start of the season, New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe came out red-hot in his Thursday night start against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Zappe tossed three touchdown passes in …

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