Per Zack Rosenblatt, the Patriots are hiring Jets RB coach Tony Dews to join HC Mike Vrabel‘s staff in the same role. Dews spent six seasons on Vrabel’s staff in Tennessee before joining New York for the 2024 season. Dews, 51, began his coaching career in 1998 and had stops at several colleges before breaking into the NFL in 2018 as the Titans’ RB coach. He spent 2023 as the … [Read more...] about Patriots Hiring Jets RB Coach Tony Dews
Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt Won’t Return To New England
According to Mark Daniels, Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt will not be back in New England in 2025. This doesn’t come as a big surprise, as the Patriots hired new HC Mike Vrabel and he just brought in former Patriots OC Josh McDaniels to resume that role. Van Pelt will likely look to catch on with a different coaching staff after just one year in New England. Van Pelt, 54, played … [Read more...] about Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt Won’t Return To New England
2024 NFL Award Finalists Revealed
The Associated Press has revealed finalists for their eight awards from the 2024 NFL season including MVP. Finalists were determined by the AP voting system which has voters rank their top five picks for awards. The winners will be revealed at the NFL Honors show on February 6th on Fox. The following are the finalists for Most Valuable Player: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills … [Read more...] about 2024 NFL Award Finalists Revealed
Patriots DB Jabrill Peppers Found Not Guilty On Assault Charge From October Arrest
According to Kristina Rex, Patriots DB Jabrill Peppers was found not guilty of all domestic violence and assault charges stemming from an October arrest. The veteran safety was arrested and charged with assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation and possession of a Class B drug that police believe was cocaine. He was removed from the … [Read more...] about Patriots DB Jabrill Peppers Found Not Guilty On Assault Charge From October Arrest
AFC Notes: Amari Cooper, Aaron Glenn, Bills, Jets, Patriots
Bills Bills WR Amari Cooper arrived ahead of the trade deadline, recording 20 receptions for 297 yards and two touchdowns in his eight regular season games with the team. He’s been “very satisfied” with his time in Buffalo, mentioning this is the farthest he’s gone int he playoffs throughout his career. “I’m very satisfied. I’ve never been this far in the playoffs,” Cooper … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Amari Cooper, Aaron Glenn, Bills, Jets, Patriots
Patriots Hiring Ashton Grant As QBs Coach
Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that the Patriots are hiring Ashton Grant as their new quarterbacks coach under HC Mike Vrabel and OC Josh McDaniels. Grant interviewed for the Packers QBs coach job this offseason. Grant joined the Browns back in 2020 as part of the Bill Willis Coaching Fellowship. He was later named offensive quality control coach in 2022. Cleveland … [Read more...] about Patriots Hiring Ashton Grant As QBs Coach
AFC Notes: Aaron Glenn, Terrell Williams, Bills, Jets, Patriots
Bills Bills HC Sean McDermott said that LB Matt Milano is dealing with soreness in his hamstring. (Sal Capaccio) Jets Albert Breer reports that the Jets have parameters of a five-year deal in place with new HC Aaron Glenn. Brian Costello believes that Chris Banjo is a name to watch for the Jets’ special teams coordinator position. Zack Rosenblatt has heard there’s interest … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Aaron Glenn, Terrell Williams, Bills, Jets, Patriots
AFC Notes: Sean McDermott, Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots
Bills Bills HC Sean McDermott has noticed reinvigorated effort within the organization in order for the team to take the next step. “I’ve seen it,” McDermott said, via SI’s Albert Breer. “Now it’s kind of just who we are. They understand. Every week of the season, their focus has been there. We haven’t always won, but every week of the season, Albert, they’ve been so darn … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Sean McDermott, Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots
Patriots Have Spoken To Lions DL Coach Terrell Williams About DC Job
According to Albert Breer, the Patriots already requested permission to interview Lions DL coach Terrell Williams for their defensive coordinator job and have spoken to him. Breer reports people in Detroit consider it a “likelihood” that Williams will join Mike Vrabel’s staff in New England. It was reported earlier today that the Patriots are targeting Williams for their DC … [Read more...] about Patriots Have Spoken To Lions DL Coach Terrell Williams About DC Job