Brenden Schooler earns second-straight All-Pro Team honors | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday The Patriots head coaching search has gone national. Albert Breer has been an especially angry panel guest, spouting off that he’s upset about the Patriots skirting the Rooney Rule — even though they are following it. Breer insists that … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 1/09/25 – Coaching search, Mayo fallout, All-Pro honor for Schooler
First assistant coach leaves Patriots after Jerod Mayo firing
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Keith Jones has left New England after two seasons. The New England Patriots coaching staff has its first official departure in the aftermath of Jerod Mayo’s firing. Keith Jones, who had spent the last two seasons with the team, will join Appalachian State University as a defensive assistant. The school announced … [Read more...] about First assistant coach leaves Patriots after Jerod Mayo firing
Lions DC Aaron Glenn declines Patriots’ request for head coaching interview
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Glenn was one of five people linked to the Patriots’ opening. Aaron Glenn will not interview for the New England Patriots’ vacant head coaching position. Despite the team putting in a request, the Detroit Lions’ defensive coordinator decided to decline the opportunity to meet with the organization. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network was … [Read more...] about Lions DC Aaron Glenn declines Patriots’ request for head coaching interview
Patriots head coach profile: Why Mike Vrabel is an attractive candidate for the job
Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Vrabel is one of four remaining candidates linked to the Patriots’ head coaching vacancy. Could New England go straight from one former Patriots linebacker as head coach to another? It appears that might be a realistic outcome of the team’s ongoing search for a new HC. Mike Vrabel, after all, is widely considered the frontrunner to end … [Read more...] about Patriots head coach profile: Why Mike Vrabel is an attractive candidate for the job
Early stages of Patriots coaching search raising concerning questions
Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images The Patriots have been tied to only four candidates so far. The original Bill Belichick succession plan going up in smoke, forced the New England Patriots to conduct a proper coaching search for the first time in over a quarter century. That process is still in its early stages — Jerod Mayo was fired only three days ago — but … [Read more...] about Early stages of Patriots coaching search raising concerning questions
David Andrews gives Patriots teammates a to-do list for the offseason
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Coming off an underwhelming season, the Patriots have set their sights on 2025. Their season ending in early January has become a disappointing tradition for the New England Patriots lately. For a third straight year, the team has failed to qualify for the playoffs and will therefore once again embark on its … [Read more...] about David Andrews gives Patriots teammates a to-do list for the offseason
New England Patriots links 1/08/24 – Mayo’s year of dysfunction; Coaching search commentary; More!
Loud fan from Week 18 | Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images Daily news and links for Wednesday. TEAM TALK Evan Lazar’s After Further Review: Breaking down QB Joe Milton’s performance in the Patriots season finale. Mike Dussault gives us his 2025 Patriots offseason primer: Everything you need to know about the upcoming offseason for New England. Evan Lazar picks his … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 1/08/24 – Mayo’s year of dysfunction; Coaching search commentary; More!
Patriots’ Brenden Schooler earns NFLPA All-Pro selection for second consecutive year
Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images Brenden Schooler played 86.5 percent of the snaps on special teams in 2024. A cog in the New England Patriots’ kicking game has again been recognized by the NFL Players Association. Brenden Schooler earned a place on the Players’ All-Pro first team for 2024, the NFLPA announced Wednesday, marking his second consecutive … [Read more...] about Patriots’ Brenden Schooler earns NFLPA All-Pro selection for second consecutive year
Pats Pulpit Reacts: Was firing Jerod Mayo the right move for the Patriots?
Plus, who should be New England’s next coach? Sunday afternoon’s win marked the end of the 2024 season and the end of a short-lived Jerod Mayo era in New England. In a meaningless game, Mayo gave the opportunity for young plays to shine. Joe Milton took advantage of the opportunity, tossing a 48-yard touchdown and taking one in from a yard out on his own. Less than 90 minutes … [Read more...] about Pats Pulpit Reacts: Was firing Jerod Mayo the right move for the Patriots?