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New England Patriots links 1/17/25 – Divisional Round Weekend, Considering coordinators; More!

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Ten years ago, Ravens-Patriots Divisional Round, Edelman throws a TD pass | Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

Daily news and links for Friday

Happy Divisional Round Weekend, everyone. It’s Friday, I checked with your boss and it’s okay for you all to grab another cup of coffee and re-watch these Patriots Divisional Round highlights for a bit. Enjoy!

TEAM TALK

LOCAL LINKS

  • Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry explain why Keion White is key to the Pats defensive improvement in 2025.
  • Tim Crowley points out the Patriots have the money to spend but still need to show top targets why they should choose New England over already-established contenders in the NFL.
  • Phil Perry suggests five players the Patriots should target in free agency this offseason.
  • Mark Morse talks about drafting left tackles, free agency and more; Plus his initial 2025 Patriots Mock Draft. Pats draft Penn State Edge Abdul Carter at No. 4.
  • Clare Cooper dives into the new Vrabel Era with some notes and fan reactions.
  • Logan Mullen notes Mike Vrabel says he is ‘comfortable’ with his resources to improve the team, and sheds light on his free agency approach.
  • Meghan Ottolini tells us why Josh McDaniels should be the Patriots’ offensive coordinator.
  • Bernd Buchmasser and Brian Hines offer 19 predictions about the Pats’ current asst. coaches under Mike Vrabel.
  • Matt Geagan considers potential offensive coordinator candidates for New England.
  • Keagan Stiefel identifies six defensive coordinator candidates for Mike Vrabel and the Patriots.
  • Jerry Thornton finds the testimonials from people who have worked with Mike Vrabel are Grade-A Patriots porn.
  • Jerry Thornton notes Drake Maye just got his first lesson in what dealing with the Boston sports media is all about.
  • Ian Logue wonders if Mike Vrabel could reshape the front office like Belichick did in 2000.
  • Tom Carroll relays Adam Schefter on how the Patriots front office is ‘there to serve [Vrabel].’ Wolf and Vrabel need to ‘figure out how well they work together, or not’.
  • Zolak & Bertrand guest Albert Breer says Executive VP of Football Operations, Robyn Glaser is still with the Patriots
  • Doug Kyed’s Patriots mailbag: Is a trade for A.J. Brown or other No. 1 wide receiver realistic for the team?
  • Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate and Thomas Murphy discuss strategic moves and possible coaching changes that could protect Drake Maye, elevate the Patriots’ game, and More. (38 min.)

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