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NFL legend Matthew Slater's future on Patriots' coaching staff decided
Slater served the role of special assistant to the head coach on Jerod Mayo’s staff. It was his first coaching opportunity since retiring from the game of football. He had a historic career as one of the greatest special teams players of all time with the Patriots from 2008-2003, earning 10 Pro Bowl nominations in the process.
Patriots, Mike Vrabel Hiring Former NFL Head Coach to New-Look Staff
Two-time NFL head coach Doug Marrone, who most recently was at Boston College as a Senior Analyst for Football Strategy, is joining the Patriots' coaching staff. Marrone's specific position is TBA. His history/background w/ OL play is notable. (h/t @PatsPro_21, @JPasteris_NFL)
Hirings of Jets’ Glenn and Patriots’ Vrabel give NFL 5 teams with coaches who once played for them
Aaron Glenn had no doubts about where he wanted to go once the New York Jets’ head-coaching job became available. Home sweet NFL home.
Report: Matthew Slater's tenure with Patriots has ended
Former Patriots special-teamer Matthew Slater, a 10-time Pro Bowler during a 16-year career with the team before serving as special assistant to coach Jerod Mayo in 2024, will see his long-term tenure with the team end.
Drake Maye excited to work with new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel: 'He's been awesome'
T he New England Patriots have their quarterback of the future. Drake Maye played well in 2024 despite being thrown into poor circumstances, completing 66.6% of his passes at an a
Patriots' coaching staff continues to take shape under Vrabel
After bringing back Josh McDaniels as the offensive coordinator, Mike Vrabel has made other coaching adds this past week.
Sunday Patriots Notes: Wide receiver coach the last big opening on Mike Vrabel’s staff
As far as the Patriots are concerned, let’s therefore clean out the notebook from this week. Welcome to the latest edition of our Sunday Patriots Notes. One big opening remains
Patriots pull off major trade to land star WR in 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft
Here’s how the board turned out for the Patriots in our latest 2025 NFL mock draft: The Patriots need a game-wrecker on ...
Patriots Predicted to Cut Offensive Playmaker
The New England Patriots are going to have some tough decisions to make this offseason. As the franchise looks to make a push back to being a playoff contender, ...
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Patriots QB Drake Maye had a rough showing in first Pro Bowl appearance
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had a solid rookie season, completing 66.6% of his passes for 2,276 yards, 15 ...
Grading NFL head coaching hires: Patriots ace it, Cowboys get a 'D'
The Patriots struck gold with Mike Vrabel, who tops the ranking of NFL head coaching hires, while the Cowboys fell short with ...
Patriots Legend Julian Edelman Defends Chiefs Over NFL Ref 'Favoritism'
Three-time Super Bowl winner and Patriots legend Julian Edelman wants people to stop complaining about supposed referee ...
NFL Notes: Ranking the Patriots’ top 12 trade assets for the 2025 offseason
Before the Patriots can restock their cupboard this offseason, it’s time to take stock of what’s already inside. Behold, the Herald’s asset rankings. This is not a list of the Patriots’ best players, ...
NFL's great concussion news is good for football fans at all levels
The NFL has to be feeling good about the work it's done to help curb the rate of concussions for its players, but the work is ...
Potential future of NFL: International expansion, UFL merger and new playoff structure
This structure does much of the legwork for future international growth. Once there’s proven interest, expanding further to ...