Chiefs, 49ers will both try to follow in the Patriots’ footsteps in Super Bowl LVIII

Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports The NFL title game is set, with the Chiefs and 49ers set for a rematch. The championship round of the 2024 NFL playoffs is in the books, and only two teams remain left standing. Thanks to their victories on Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will represent their …

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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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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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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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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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OTM Open Thread 1/26-1/28: It is the Weekend

Photo by Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images No one is around the stove TGIF. It’s been another week and the Red Sox have stood pat. After a small flurry of activity it seems like this really could be it. The 2024 squad, credit to Craig Breslow, is definitely an interesting team on paper. …

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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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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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New England Patriots links 1/24/24 – Evaluating the roster, identifying the holes

Pats need a third-down back in the mold of former Patriot James White | Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Daily news and links for Wednesday. TEAM TALK Patriots 2024 Mock Draft Tracker. Paul Perillo’s NFL Notes: Mayo hits the ground running. Mike Dussault tackles this week’s Patriots Mailbag: How will Patriots evolve under Mayo? Mike …

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Even If All Goes Right, the Red Sox Have a Problem on Their Left

Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images Lineup balance is going to be an issue sooner rather than later. Let’s imagine for a moment a scenario in which a bunch of glorious happenings arise from an ocean of question marks for the 2024 Red Sox. In this world, all three of their highly touted prospects put up …

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Bill Belichick to the Falcons “Losing Momentum”

Following his departure from the New England Patriots, there seemed to be little doubt that given the amount of openings that were continuing to become available around the league, Bill Belichick would be on someone’s sideline in 2024.  The only question would just be where he’d end up. The post Bill Belichick to the Falcons …

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Meet the New Guy: Kyle Boddy, Red Sox Secret Weapon?

Lost in the shuffle of the madness that was winter weekend, the Red Sox announced they had hired Kyle Boddy as an advisor to Craig Breslow. Who is he and where does he come from? Kyle Boddy is the founder of Driveline Baseball, a player development center headquartered in Washington. Driveline was established in 2008 …

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Women’s Preview: On the road again

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Boston will face the final opponent as they travel to Ottawa for their fifth game. Just the facts When: Today, 7:00 PM Where: TD Place, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada How to follow: NESN, NESN 360, PWHL YouTube (Out of Market) Know your enemy Hayley Scamurra, Mikayla Grant-Mentis, Daryl Watts: While MGM …

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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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Red Sox News & Links: Fixing The Pitching From The Inside Out

Plus, Trevor Story says he’s healthy. We’re now in the fallout stages of a frustrating Winter Weekend for Red Sox fans, as Sam Kennedy, Tom Werner, and Craig Breslow all declared 2024 to be yet another bridge year for the team. Of those three, Breslow is the only one who should get any slack. Who …

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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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Red Sox News & Links: Is The Rotation Set?

Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images Plus, the prospects get to know Boston Now that the full throttle era appears to have ended before the throttle was even greased up (note: I don’t really know how throttles work), all eyes turn to the supposed future of the Red Sox: prospects Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, and Kyle …

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Patriots GM tracker: News, rumors, analysis about the open position

With Bill Belichick gone, the Patriots personnel department needs a new leader. With Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots mutually parting ways, the team lost more than just its head coach. For the past 24 years and even though he did not hold the official title, Belichick also served as a de facto general …

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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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Recap: Bruins FINALLY win in OT, 4-3 over the Blues!

Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Definitely a much better effort this time around! The Boston Bruins came into St. Louis honestly just looking for this road trip to end. Three post regulation losses in three games has been brutal physically and mentally on this team. Could the Black and Gold leave St. Louis not Black …

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MORSE: Reactions After The End of an Era You Will Never See Again

It was inevitable, the breakup of the 24-year marriage between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick.  The end of an era, one that you will never see again.  The post MORSE: Reactions After The End of an Era You Will Never See Again appeared first on PatsFans.com.

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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OTM Open Thread 1/11-1/13: It is the Weekend

Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images Is this good or… Happy Friday. What a week. The Yankees have signed Marcus Stroman while reportedly Blake Snell turned down their offer for being light on years or dollars or maybe both. Will Snell get desperate and sign for less to hit free agency as the top dog …

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Affiliate Report: Providence climbs to second place; Maine remains in the cellar

Jayson Megna (20). | Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images The first weekend of 2024 saw Providence continue to find a way and Maine continue to struggle. When the calendar flips to January, it offers a turning point for teams looking to change the trajectory of their seasons. For both Boston Bruins affiliates, this sentiment …

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