University of Florida hiring Patriots special teams assistant Joe Houston, per report

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Joe Houston spent the past four seasons on New England’s staff. After four seasons with the New England Patriots, Joe Houston will be returning to the collegiate ranks. The Florida Gators plan to add the former kicker as a special teams analyst, as reported Sunday by 247Sports’ Jacob Rudner, with …

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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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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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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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What makes Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce a special player, explained by Bill Belichick

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Arguably the best tight end in football, Kelce is a big part of the Chiefs’ offense. Travis Kelce is in high demand these days both on and off the field. The New England Patriots will get a close look at the experience this Sunday when he and the Kansas City …

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Patriots Special Teams Report: Blocked punt a wake-up call for the struggling unit?

Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Breaking down New England’s blocked punt against the Steelers, Jahlani Tavai’s potential offsides, and more. The New England Patriots snapped a five-game losing streak Thursday night with a 21-18 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they didn’t make it easy for themselves. Beyond another second-half turnover, another …

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Recap: Special teams drive Bruins to 3-2 win

Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images JVR netted two on the power play, while Pastrnak scored on a penalty shot. James van Riemsdyk scored twice on the power play as the Boston Bruins battled through numerous penalty kills and capitalized on the man-advantage to top the Nashville Predators, 3-2, tonight at the TD Garden. Special …

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