Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne tore his ACL at the end of October, an injury that had especially poor timing considering his impending free agent. However, the wideout has made it clear that he’s ahead of schedule in his recovery, and he’s eyeing a return to New England in 2024. Speaking to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the receiver said he’s expecting to be ready for the start of … [Read more...] about Patriots Notes: Bourne, Front Office, Brown
Updated 2024 NFL Draft Order
With Super Bowl LVIII in the books, the 2023 campaign has come to a close. Teams outside Kansas City and San Francisco had already turned their attention to the offseason well before Sunday’s game, of course. Regular season standings determine the order for the top 18 picks, so they have been known since the conclusion of Week 18. For the second straight year, the Bears face … [Read more...] about Updated 2024 NFL Draft Order
Patriots Hire Dont’a Hightower As LBs Coach
The trend of former players turning to coaching after their playing careers end continued today with former Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower getting hired to coach his former team’s linebackers group, according to his agents at SportsTrust Advisors. ESPN’s Mike Reiss posted that the hiring seemed to complete the main coaching hires on the defensive side of the ball, … [Read more...] about Patriots Hire Dont’a Hightower As LBs Coach
Poll: Which Team Made Best HC Hire?
This year’s HC cycle became the rare carousel to generate more attention around the coaches who did not land jobs than the ones hired. Bill Belichick and Mike Vrabel being left out will assuredly generate stories ahead of the 2025 hiring period, and it will be worth monitoring if Pete Carroll is connected to another coaching job. But eight teams — up from five in 2023 — made … [Read more...] about Poll: Which Team Made Best HC Hire?
Robert Kraft Addresses Patriots’ Cash Spending
The issue of cash spending has been a talking point for the Patriots in recent years in particular, but the departure of Bill Belichick and the cap situation the team is in could bring about a change. When speaking about the matter, owner Robert Kraft pushed back on criticism of the team’s financial approach while stating money will not be an issue in the coming offseason. “I … [Read more...] about Robert Kraft Addresses Patriots’ Cash Spending
Patriots To Hire Ben McAdoo
Another high-profile name is set to join Jerod Mayo‘s initial Patriots staff. New England is hiring Ben McAdoo as an offensive assistant, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer – who initially reported the Patriots’ interest – confirms the deal is essentially in place. McAdoo will play a key role on offense alongside new OC Alex Van Pelt, who … [Read more...] about Patriots To Hire Ben McAdoo
Pats To Add Alonzo Highsmith To Front Office
The Patriots replaced Bill Belichick the coach but not the GM. New England’s general manager position is vacant, pointing to a setup in which the team entrusts front office leadership to someone not holding the traditional title. On that note, the team is making a pivotal hire. Alonzo Highsmith will return to the NFL and take on an unspecified role with the Patriots, according … [Read more...] about Pats To Add Alonzo Highsmith To Front Office
Eliot Wolf Expected To Control Pats’ Roster
Eliot Wolf interviewed for GM gigs in the past. It now looks like the veteran exec has one, just without the title. Mentioned earlier as the likeliest exec to be running the show in New England post-Bill Belichick, Wolf is indeed expected to be at the top of the Patriots’ front office structure this year. The second-generation personnel man is expected to have control of the … [Read more...] about Eliot Wolf Expected To Control Pats’ Roster
Brian Belichick To Stay With Patriots; Team To Hire T.C. McCartney
While a coordinator opportunity lured Steve Belichick to the college ranks for the first time, the Patriots will not lose all the Belichicks from their staff. Brian Belichick will stay with the team, ESPN.com’s Mike Reiss notes. The team moved on from six-time Super Bowl-winning HC Bill Belichick days after the season, but successor Jerod Mayo extended an offer for both of … [Read more...] about Brian Belichick To Stay With Patriots; Team To Hire T.C. McCartney