Patriots hire Ben McAdoo. Here is why it is a good move

February 7, 2024

Dustin Bradford/Getty The Patriots officially hired Ben McAdoo as senior offensive assistant today. McAdoo reunites with offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt and Eliot Wolf who he worked with in Green Bay when he was an assistant under Mike McCarthy. McAdoo has a lengthy resume of NFL experience having coached with the Saints, 49ers, Packers, Giants, Jaguars, Cowboys and Panthers. He spent eight seasons in Green Bay as either tight ends…

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Patriots hire Jerry Montgomery as defensive line coach

February 6, 2024

The Patriots have hired Jerry Montgomery as defensive line coach. Montgomery spent the past nine seasons as the Green Bay Packers defensive line coach and run game coordinator since 2022.  Montgomery replaces DeMarcus Covington who was promoted to defensive coordinator last week. Montgomery worked for both Mike McCarthy and Matt LaFleur during his tenure in Green Bay. Prior to joining the Packers, Montgomery coached at his alma mater Iowa, Iowa…

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Patriots in talks to hire Ben McAdoo as senior offensive assistant

February 5, 2024

According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, the Patriots are in talks with former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo to come in as an assistant head coach of offense position. McAdoo was the Giants’ head coach for almost two seasons, going 13-15 before being fired with four games left in the 2017 season. McAdoo, 46, was most recently the Carolina Panthers’ offensive coordinator in 2022. He previously was the…

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Hiring Andy Dickerson as offensive line coach would bridge the old and new West Coast offenses

February 4, 2024

(Lindsey Wasson – The Associated Press) According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the Patriots are rumored to be hiring former Rams assistant and Seahawks offensive line coach Andy Dickerson as their new offensive line coach. The 42-year old Dickerson is familiar with the area. He played offensive line at Tufts University from 1999-2002. He worked for the Patriots in the operations department from 2004-05. From 2012-2020, Dickerson was the Rams assistant…

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Bill Belichick thanks Patriots fans in a one page ad

February 4, 2024

Bill Belichick took out a one page ad in Sunday’s Boston Globe, thanking Patriots fans for their support over the last 24 years.  Belichick commended fans for their willingness to go anywhere to support the Patriots. “Nowhere in America are pro sports fans as passionate as in New England and for 24 years, I was blessed to feel your passion and power. The Patriots are the only NFL team representing…

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5 takeaways from Day 1 of Senior Bowl practices

January 31, 2024

Day one of Senior Bowl practices in Mobile is in the books. Here are five takeaways from the first practice and how it relates to the Patriots. 1. QB’s the focal point: Quarterback is the Patriots number one need. That doesn’t necessarily mean they are taking one with the third overall pick but the chances of them passing on either Caleb Williams, Drake Maye or Jaylen Daniels are slim. New……

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Patriots not expected to pick up Mac Jones fifth year option

January 30, 2024

According to Mark Daniels of Masslive, the Patriots do not plan to pick up Mac Jones fifth year option in May.  The news is not a surprise as it was expected that the Patriots would not pick up the option and would be looking to move on from the 2021 first round pick.  After a good rookie season in 2021, Jones regressed under the tutelage of Matt Patricia in 2022…

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Patriots offensive coordinator odds based on who they have reportedly interviewed

January 30, 2024

The Patriots have held interviews with several candidates for their vacant offensive coordinator position. A hire is expected to be made this week. Here are the candidates that the team have spoken with and their odds of being the Patriots next offensive coordinator. We are just having fun with this and looking to inform people. That is all. Nick Caley, Rams TE Coach (two interviews): Caley has interviewed twice and…

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The Patriots are ready to spend but will they?

January 29, 2024

NFL Free Agency opens on March 13th and the Patriots are expected to be active. At least according to new coach Jerod Mayo. “We’re bringing in talent, 1,000 percent,” Mayo said on the head coach’s Monday radio hit on WEEI. “We have a lot of cap space and cash. We’re ready to burn some cash!” The Patriots are expected to have north of $60 million in cap space, but that…

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Patriots to name DeMarcus Covington as defensive coordinator

January 28, 2024

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images According to sources, the Patriots are expected to promote 34 year old defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator.  After conducting several interviews last week, new head coach Jerod Mayo is going to stay within the organization and promote a rising star in Covington. Covington is well respected around league circles and interviewed for defensive coordinator openings last off-season. The…

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