A Good First Draft for Eliot Wolf. Plus, the Celtics and Bruins Both Pick Up Wins.
The Celtics had a strong defensive performance in their win over Miami, and the Bruins are leading in their series against Toronto. The Patriots focused on drafting offensive players. [ more ]
Dont'a Hightower reportedly returning to Patriots as LB coach
Dont'a Hightower returns to the Patriots as the linebacker coach under head coach Jerod Mayo and defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington.
The Patriots quickly filled out their defensive coaching staff, with Hightower joining Covington, Brian Belichick, Jerry Montgomery, and Mike Pellegrino. [ more ]
New England Patriots links 4/19/24 - Patriots on EDGE... plus LB, OT, ST; Plus, scouting Eliot Wolf
Focus on Patriots' draft prospects and plans, especially on defensive edge, linebackers, offensive tackles, and special teams. Eliot Wolf open to trading No. 3 pick for a quarterback or staying put, confident in team's offensive weapons. [ more ]
New Patriots assistant Ben McAdoo has an impressive resume as QB evaluator
Ben McAdoo identified Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson as the top QBs in the 2018 NFL Draft.
The Patriots' hiring of Alex Van Pelt and Ben McAdoo suggests they may target a blue-chip quarterback prospect in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. [ more ]
Sunday Patriots Notes: Bill Belichick's legacy is secure no matter his future
Bill Belichick's legacy as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history is secure, regardless of his future coaching plans.
Belichick built a dynasty with the Patriots, consistently building championship-contending teams in an era of free agency and salary cap constraints. [ more ]
'The best to ever do it': Matt Cassel praises Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick's departure from the Patriots has garnered admiration from current and former players.
Matt Cassel, a former Patriots quarterback, praised Belichick for his coaching and said he learned more football during his tenure with the team than his entire career. [ more ]
New England Patriots links 1/10/24 - Vrabel firing whips Belichick haters into frenzy
The 2023 NFL season saw a decline in scoring, with the average points per game dropping to the lowest since 2017.
The New England Patriots are predicted to draft a young quarterback in the first round and potentially sign Michael Pittman Jr. as a top target for him. [ more ]