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Reports: Patriots elevate Zak Kuhr to defensive coordinator
The New England Patriots are promoting Zak Kuhr from inside linebackers coach to defensive coordinator, ESPN and NFL Network reported Tuesday.,The move was expected after previous defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, who missed most of the season while battling prostate cancer, was cleared to ret...
Patriots built Brady 2.0 with this Drake Maye moment in mind
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- There's more security than Patriots around the Santa Clara Marriott, one of the novel elements of Super Bowl week for New England players and staff making their maiden voyage on this eight-night sleepover. ,Every player and coach -- from the most identifiable in quarterback Dr...
Patriots follow leader, return to routine in 'critical' Super Bowl LX prep
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Everything Mike Vrabel told players was possible in his first season as head coach of the New England Patriots happened, so even the elder statesmen on the roster are sticking with their plan to follow the leader as Super Bowl LX preparation shifts gears on Wednesday.,"He's do...
Burgers and returns: Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson ready for any Super Bowl role
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- TreVeyon Henderson knows not to fumble when the Patriots call his number.,That was the case late-night Monday, when Super Bowl LX starting quarterback Drake Maye brought Henderson into a player entourage heading to In-N-Out Burger -- a West Coast staple known for greasy cheese...
Patriots' Mike Vrabel calls Robert Kraft missing Hall of Fame 'unfortunate'
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel knows franchise owner Robert Kraft will be a Hall of Famer, but if he truly missed the first ballot selection in the Class of 2026, there will be disappointment in the organization. ,Vrabel said Tuesday at the Santa Clara Marriott he...
Mike Vrabel, Pats' coach and ex-LB, on verge of Super Bowl history
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Mike Vrabel will be in an exclusive club if he can steer the New England Patriots to a victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. In fact, Vrabel will be the club's only member.,A New England win would make Vrabel the only person to win a Super Bowl as a player...
Mike Vrabel: Bill Belichick welcome at Pats' facility
New England head coach Mike Vrabel says six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick is welcome at the Patriots' facilities "to the best of my knowledge.",Vrabel gave that statement Monday, responding to Belichick's recent claim that he wasn't welcome in Foxborough.,Vrabel added that "nothing surprises...
Pats coach: QB Drake Maye's leadership skills 'a work in progress'
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye proved his football skills during a solid 12-start rookie campaign.,Heading into 2025, head coach Mike Vrabel wants to see his young signal-caller improve his leadership skills.,"I think that there is a lot of room to grow," Vrabel told reporters Monday, n...
Pats DT Christian Barmore (blood clots) expected at voluntary program
New England Patriots starting defensive tackle Christian Barmore, who was limited to just four games last season because of an issue with blood clots, is expected to join the team next week for its voluntary offseason program.,That's according to first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, who talked with re...
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel enamored with OT options in draft
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel admits he likes the options expected to be available when New England is on the clock with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 draft.,He just doesn't know exactly who will still be on the board.,"You tell me who goes 1, 2 and 3, and I'll tell you who goes 4," Vrabel sa...
Eliot Wolf: Patriots 'doing what's necessary' to improve
INDIANAPOLIS -- Eliot Wolf and the New England Patriots are gearing up to make the roster good enough to use the No. 4 pick on the best player available. ,A big part of his recruiting pitch to free agents centers around quarterback Drake Maye, selected third overall in 2024. ,"It's a more attractive...
Reports: Josh McDaniels returning for third stint as Pats’ OC
Josh McDaniels is heading back to New England for his third tour as the Patriots' offensive coordinator, several reports said Tuesday.,McDaniels, 48, will take over an offense quarterbacked by rising sophomore Drake Maye on new coach Mike Vrabel's first staff in Foxborough, Mass.,McDaniels spent 200...