Who is Nick Caley, and why do the Patriots see him as a potential offensive coordinator?

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Caley is one of nine reported offensive coordinator candidates the Patriots are looking at. The search for the New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator position remains ongoing, and there is one familiar face among the candidates: Nick Caley, who previously eight years on the Patriots’ staff under head coach Bill Belichick, is …

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Red Sox News & Links: Sox In On Jakob Junis and Ryne Stanek

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Plus, Dick Fitts a good fit for Boston. With ownership appearing to be even more reluctant to spend than anyone expected, are now seeing why so many candidates turned down the job the Red Sox eventually handed to Craig Breslow? Alex Speier caught up with some of those candidates, including …

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Who is DeMarcus Covington, and why will he be the Patriots’ next defensive coordinator?

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images New England reportedly stayed in house to fill its vacant coordinator position on defense. With Jerod Mayo replacing Bill Belichick as head coach, the New England Patriots will look drastically different in 2024. One of the changes that will come to the organization is the apparent restoration of the defensive …

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The Red Sox Don’t Need John Henry and Tom Werner

Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images Really. Joan Kroc was better than all of us. As the wife of Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonalds, she had more money than she could ever spend. There are plenty of billionaires and multi-millionaires who fit that description. But, unlike Joan Kroc, most members of the Super PAC-funding class …

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Who is Thomas McGaughey, and why do the Patriots see him as a potential special teams coordinator?

McGaughey is one of the most experienced kicking game coaches in the NFL. New Patriots head coach Jerod Mayos is currently in the process of constructing his coaching staff, and by the number of interviews he has scheduled it appears plenty of change might be coming to New England under his leadership. Among the positions …

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NFL Divisional Round: Sunday game times, things to watch for, open thread, and more

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The Divisional Round concludes on Sunday. The Divisional Round comes to an end on Sunday, as the final two teams will look to punch their ticket to Conference Championship weekend. Here is all the broadcast information — as well as things to monitor — for Sunday’s action. 3:00 p.m. ET 4. …

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Recap: Goals, goals and more goals in Bruins’ 9-4 win over Canadiens

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Heinen records first career hat trick in win. It was a goal frenzy as the Boston Bruins beat the Montreal Canadiens at the TD Garden on Saturday night which included Danton Heinen’s first career hat trick. On a night honoring the Bruins’ team who “broke the jinx” against the Canadiens …

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

Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images A Sunday double-header continues Wild Card weekend. The NFL playoffs continue on Sunday with another double-header between NFC teams. Here is all the broadcast information — as well as things to monitor — for Sunday’s action. 4:30 p.m. ET 7. Green Bay Packers (9-8) at …

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New England Patriots Bonus Wild Card Weekend links: Belichick, Mayo and playoff games

Fans in the stands | Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Daily news and links for Saturday It’s Wild Card weekend! For Pats fans it’s a no-pressure chance to root for the upsets and cheer on your favorite underdogs. Hoping for some good games to keep it interesting. We borrowed a Peacock …

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Patriots past and present react to Jerod Mayo becoming the team’s new head coach

Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images Less than 24 hours after Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots announced that they would mutually part ways, the team unveiled his successor. Former Patriots linebacker and recent assistant coach Jerod Mayo was promoted to Belichick’s former position, filling some of the biggest shoes in pro football history. How …

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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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TRANSCRIPT: Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft’s Press Conference “Mutually Agreed to Part Ways Amicably”

What did Bill Belichick say during his final press conference with the Patriots? Here’s the full transcript. The post TRANSCRIPT: Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft’s Press Conference “Mutually Agreed to Part Ways Amicably” appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Belichick Patriots’ Era Officially Comes To An End in “A Day of Gratitude and Celebration”

A seismic shift in the Earth occurred on Wednesday with the retirement of Alabama head coach Nick Saban. Perhaps a bigger one occurred the next day in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The post Belichick Patriots’ Era Officially Comes To An End in “A Day of Gratitude and Celebration” appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Jonathan Papelbon, 2024 Red Sox Enforcer and Tea Spiller

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images Our self-appointed white knight defends one Alex, excoriates another, and models his odd trophy case In this weirdo offseason where nothing is really happening (and if it is, it’s often happening on another team), I’ve felt pretty up-and-down. You know, periods of malaise and frustration followed by …

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Bruins vs. Avalanche 1/8/24 PREVIEW and GAMETHREAD

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images A Mile High matchup in Denver! Just the Facts: The Time: 9pm EST The Place: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado Place to Watch: NESN, Altitude, ESPN+ Place to Listen: 98.5 The Sports Hub An Opposing Viewpoint: Puck Yeti/Mile High Hockey Know Your Enemy: The Avs are 2nd in the Central Division, …

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WJC Quarterfinals Recap/Semifinals PREVIEW: Down goes Canada, and ASP keeps Sweden alive!

Matt Zambonin/IIHF Images Both of Boston’s prospects make their way home after one pretty normal loss…and one very not-normal loss, and the home nation wins a dramatic advance! What a day. Quarterfinals Game 1: Finland Edges Slovakia in Overtime Them’s the breaks, I guess. Game Notes It was genuinely a game of will versus talent …

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2024 WJC Day 4 RECAP: Tre Kronor Blanks Canada, Czechia keeps it close against the USA, and Latvia may be dead

IIHF Images Day 4 was AWESOME. Game 1: Slovakia beats Norway in High-Scoring 8-4 Track Meet Defense is optional, offense is mandatory, fun is just watching the highlights. Game Notes: Slovakia just puts the boots to just about anybody they play this year. They’re not perfect, but their talent is just too good to ignore. …

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Patriots playing to the whistle, against Bills QB Josh Allen

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images New England will go up against one of the league’s top quarterbacks in Week 17. The New England Patriots are no strangers when it comes to going up against Josh Allen. Needless to say, they also are well-aware of the challenges the Buffalo Bills’ sixth-year quarterback brings to the table. …

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NFL Week 17 Thursday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Week 17 kicks off in Cleveland. After the New England Patriots slid down to the No. 4 overall draft pick after their Week 16 victory, they will need some help in order to climb back up the ranking throughout the final two weeks. That starts Thursday night …

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Patriots vs. Broncos: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, live stream, radio and more

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images New England travels to Denver on Christmas Eve. The New England Patriots will be spending their Christmas Eve out west as they get ready for a Sunday night matchup against the Denver Broncos. Here is all the broadcast information you need to Sunday’s game. Week 16: Patriots vs. Broncos Kickoff: …

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NFL Week 16 Thursday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide, picks, open thread, and more

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Week 16 kicks off in Los Angeles. The NFL is off to Los Angeles to kick off Week 16, where Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints are set to take on Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams — with both team’s needing a win to help their playoff …

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2 winners and 3 losers from the Patriots’ loss to the Chiefs

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Here is who caught our eye, for better or worse, in the Patriots’ Week 15 loss. The New England Patriots dropped their Week 15 contest 27-17 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday to fall to 3-11 on the year. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse …

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The Patriots haven’t quit, and more takeaways from their loss to the Chiefs

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Cleaning out the notebook from New England’s 27-17 defeat on Sunday. The New England Patriots made things interesting on Sunday against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs, but ultimately could not pull out the victory at home. Despite hanging with the reigning Super Bowl champs in the first half, they ended …

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