What Joe Houston’s departure means for the Patriots

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After four years in New England, Houston is reportedly heading to the University of Florida. The New England Patriots and special teams assistant Joe Houston will go their separate ways in 2024. As first reported on Sunday, Houston is headed to the University of Florida where …

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Patriots reportedly plan to interview Scott Turner for offensive coordinator job

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Turner spent 2023 with the Josh McDaniels-led Raiders. The New England Patriots are still in the process of finding a new offensive coordinator, and they keep adding names to the list of candidates. The latest addition is Scott Turner, who the team is planning to interview via a report by …

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Klint Kubiak reportedly interviews for Patriots offensive coordinator position

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Kubiak currently serves as the 49ers pass game specialist. Jerod Mayo’s search for the New England Patriots offensive coordinator position has officially reached double-digit candidates. The newest name on the list is San Francisco 49ers passing game specialist Klint Kubiak, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Beer. Kubiak, 36, has spent …

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What promoting DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator means for the Patriots

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The 34-year-old will take over the vacant role. Jerod Mayo is on the verge of making his first big move as the new head coach of the New England Patriots. As first reported on Saturday afternoon, Mayo and his club will make DeMarcus Covington the new …

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Preview: Bruins head to Philly for a pre-break showdown

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images One more, then rest. Just the facts When: Today, 12:30 PM Where: Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA How to follow: NESN, NHL Network, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing perspective: Broad Street Hockey Know your enemy 25-18-6, 56PTS, 3rd in the Metropolitan Division Travis Konecny: 22G-20A-42PTS; Joel Farabee: 17G-23A-40PTS; Owen Tippett: …

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Patriots plan to interview Lions’ Tanner Engstrand for offensive coordinator, per report

Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Detroit promoted Tanner Engstrand to passing game coordinator in 2023. Another name can be added to head coach Jerod Mayo’s rolodex of offensive coordinator candidates. The New England Patriots plan to interview Detroit Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand for the opening, as first reported Friday by …

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Josh Uche explains what makes Jerod Mayo a ‘great hire’ for the Patriots

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Uche spent the last four years playing under the Patriots’ new head coach. Whether or not Josh Uche will be part of the New England Patriots in 2024 remains to be seen. Heading toward unrestricted free agency, there is no guarantee the edge linebacker will be back with the team …

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DeMarcus Covington has emerged as ‘strong favorite’ for Patriots’ defensive coordinator position

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Covington has been with the organization since 2017. As Jerod Mayo and the New England Patriots continue to put together their new coaching staff, a favorite for the defensive coordinator role has emerged. According to Sports Illustrated, current defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington stands as “a …

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Patriots Continue To Interview Coordinators, Still Looking For O’Brien Replacement

Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said on WEEI on Monday that this would be another busy week as he settles into his new role, and it sounds like they’re still exploring their options as he builds out his coaching staff. The post Patriots Continue To Interview Coordinators, Still Looking For O’Brien Replacement appeared first on …

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Ex-Patriots assistant Nick Caley to reportedly interview for offensive coordinator gig

Photo by Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images Caley coached in New England from 2015 to 2022. The New England Patriots will start their process of finding a new offensive coordinator by looking at an old friend. Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach Nick Caley, an assistant in New England from 2015 to 2022, will interview with …

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Patriots to interview 2010 draft choice Zac Robinson for offensive coordinator opening, per report

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Zac Robinson has spent five seasons on head coach Sean McVay’s Rams staff. The final selection in the 2010 New England Patriots draft class is back on the radar. The organization plans to interview Zac Robinson for the vacancy at offensive coordinator on Tuesday, according to a report from Albert …

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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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Preview: Bruins host Canadiens for Original Six showdown

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bruins look to keep their win streak alive. Just the facts When: Tonight, 7:00 PM Where: TD Garden — Boston, Mass. How to follow: NESN, NHLN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing SB Nation site: Habs Eyes on the Prize Know your enemy 19-19-7, 45PTS, 6th …

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What Bill O’Brien’s departure means for the Patriots

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Patriots’ offensive coordinator will reportedly leave the team for a position at Ohio State. The New England Patriots and Bill O’Brien will go their separate ways in 2024. As was reported on Thursday night, the team’s offensive coordinator will leave to take the same job at Ohio State. Who …

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Patriots players show support for new head coach Jerod Mayo

Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Several members of the team were in attendance for Mayo’s introductory press conference. As Jerod Mayo entered the G-P Atrium in the north end zone of Gillette Stadium to be introduced as the New England Patriots’ head coach on Wednesday, a sizable crowd awaited him. It consisted of Mayo’s family, his …

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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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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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Top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer ‘a full go’ for upcoming rookie development program

Top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer is a “full go” and will be part of the club’s rookie development program that gets underway next week, according to WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford. Mayer missed the final six-plus weeks of the 2023 minor-league season due to a left shoulder injury he suffered much earlier in the year and …

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A Risk-Averse Winter Continues for the Red Sox

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Signing Shota Imanaga would not have been without risk. But that’s true of literally every baseball player. There are plenty of reasons why it made sense to pass on Shota Imanaga, even at the surprisingly low number he ended up agreeing to when he signed with the Chicago Cubs. Before …

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Patriots have some simple goals for their season finale against the Jets

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images New England will close out its season against the Jets on Sunday. The New England Patriots will close the book on their underwhelming 2023 campaign on Sunday, hosting the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. At 4-12, they have little to gain other than keeping an active 15-game winning streak …

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Patriots rooting guide: Who New England fans should root for on Saturday

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Two AFC divisional games kick off Week 18. The New England Patriots enter Week 18 with the third overall pick in the NFL Draft. While their pick will ultimately be decided by the outcome of their game against the New York Jets, they can get additional help across the league …

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Patriots vs. Jets Friday injury report: Hunter Henry, Trent Brown ruled out for season finale

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Game statuses for Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET season finale at Gillette Stadium. The final practice of the season reached the rearview without two for the New England Patriots. Tight end Hunter Henry and offensive tackle Trent Brown stayed sidelined on Friday and have since been ruled out for the finale …

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Preview: Bruins face off against Penguins for first time this season

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The B’s look to keep their win streak alive tonight! Just the facts When: Tonight, 7:00 PM Where: TD Garden — Boston, Mass. How to follow: ESPN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing SB Nation site: PensBurgh Know your enemy 18-14-4, 40PTS, 7th in the Metropolitan Division Jake Guentzel: 17G-25A-42PTS; Sidney …

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Bill O’Brien identifies what has gone wrong for the Patriots offense this season

Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Patriots offense has been one of the worst in football so far this season. With only one week left in the 2023 regular season, the New England Patriots already know they will finish as one of the worst scoring teams in the NFL. Averaging just …

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