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The New England Patriots are expected to be one of the more aggressive teams in free agency and the 2025 NFL draft. They need to address multiple areas of need, and Drake Maye’s surprisingly fast emergence as a franchise quarterback has sped up the clock for the front office.
It’s a unique spot to be in as a rebuilding organization that is also in a win-now mode. The Patriots can’t afford to drag their feet through the offseason with minor upgrades on both sides of the ball.
One look at what the Washington Commanders achieved this season with Jayden Daniels at quarterback should spark a sense of urgency in New England. The Commanders went from missing the playoffs for three straight years to the NFC Championship Game in the 2024 season.
One incredible offseason could turn the Patriots back into a perennial contender. It all starts with free agency, where I expect the team to address the wide receiver position and reload on the offensive line. They might even add another talented cornerback to play across from Christian Gonzalez.
This 2025 NFL mock draft gets a bit chaotic with multiple trades in the first round. Here’s who the Patriots came away with in our latest mock piece:
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It’s a unique spot to be in as a rebuilding organization that is also in a win-now mode. The Patriots can’t afford to drag their feet through the offseason with minor upgrades on both sides of the ball.
One look at what the Washington Commanders achieved this season with Jayden Daniels at quarterback should spark a sense of urgency in New England. The Commanders went from missing the playoffs for three straight years to the NFC Championship Game in the 2024 season.
One incredible offseason could turn the Patriots back into a perennial contender. It all starts with free agency, where I expect the team to address the wide receiver position and reload on the offensive line. They might even add another talented cornerback to play across from Christian Gonzalez.
This 2025 NFL mock draft gets a bit chaotic with multiple trades in the first round. Here’s who the Patriots came away with in our latest mock piece:
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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has a good idea of what his perfect No. 1 receiver would look like.
The rookie signal-caller got to throw to some of the best wide receivers in the NFL when participating in the Pro Bowl. That list of standout receivers includes Cincinnati Bengals star wideout Ja’Marr Chase and Jacksonville Jaguars’ Brian Thomas Jr.
Maye appeared on 98.5 The Sports Hub on Super Bowl radio row and revealed his ideal wideout.
“I think guy that can win one-on-one, a guy that has feel in zone, and a guy that just wants the rock in his hand—wants the ball and wants to go make plays,” said Maye.
The Patriots could make a splash in free agency and land a playmaking wide receiver. They’ll be entering the offseason with the most salary cap space in the league and the No. 4 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft.
A player like Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who is set to test free agency this year, could potentially check every box Maye mentioned.
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The rookie signal-caller got to throw to some of the best wide receivers in the NFL when participating in the Pro Bowl. That list of standout receivers includes Cincinnati Bengals star wideout Ja’Marr Chase and Jacksonville Jaguars’ Brian Thomas Jr.
Maye appeared on 98.5 The Sports Hub on Super Bowl radio row and revealed his ideal wideout.
“I think guy that can win one-on-one, a guy that has feel in zone, and a guy that just wants the rock in his hand—wants the ball and wants to go make plays,” said Maye.
#Patriots QB Drake Maye on what he thinks the perfect wide receiver looks like:
“A guy that can win 1-on-1, a guy that has feel in zone, and a guy that just wants the rock in his hand — wants the ball and wants to go make plays.”
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The Patriots could make a splash in free agency and land a playmaking wide receiver. They’ll be entering the offseason with the most salary cap space in the league and the No. 4 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft.
A player like Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who is set to test free agency this year, could potentially check every box Maye mentioned.
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Former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt received one fifth-place vote for Assistant Coach of the Year. The vote was placed by CBS Sports’ Aditi Kinkhabwala.
There is a slight case to be had for Van Pelt winning the award. After all, he helped in the impressive development of rookie quarterback Drake Maye.
It was a strong NFL start for the 22-year-old signal-caller in a year where he didn’t start the whole season and played behind a struggling offensive line. The team also lacked standout talent at the wide receiver position. Yet, Maye still finished the year with 2,276 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
The offense as a whole struggled in New England with the unit ranking 31st in total offense with an average of 291.9 yards per game.
Van Pelt did his best to create a cohesive offensive unit with the pieces available to him, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to turn things around or save his job with the team.
After firing Jerod Mayo, the Patriots hired Mike Vrabel as their new head coach and brought back Josh McDaniels for a third stint as the offensive coordinator.
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There is a slight case to be had for Van Pelt winning the award. After all, he helped in the impressive development of rookie quarterback Drake Maye.
It was a strong NFL start for the 22-year-old signal-caller in a year where he didn’t start the whole season and played behind a struggling offensive line. The team also lacked standout talent at the wide receiver position. Yet, Maye still finished the year with 2,276 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
The offense as a whole struggled in New England with the unit ranking 31st in total offense with an average of 291.9 yards per game.
Van Pelt did his best to create a cohesive offensive unit with the pieces available to him, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to turn things around or save his job with the team.
After firing Jerod Mayo, the Patriots hired Mike Vrabel as their new head coach and brought back Josh McDaniels for a third stint as the offensive coordinator.
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Former Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley hasn’t forgotten the defensive dominance the New England Patriots displayed at Super Bowl LIII.
When appearing on the “Run Your Race” podcast, the former All-Pro running back claimed the Patriots were so prepared for that matchup that it was an easy game for them.
“Talking to a couple of the Patriots defensive players, they were like, ‘Yo bro, this the easiest game we’ve ever played in,” said Gurley. “They were like, ‘We just knew y’all was coming with some stuff like at halftime or whatever.
“Y’all just never made no adjustments.’ That’s no shade to any coaches or anything like that. We just didn’t execute offensively. …They just thought we were just gonna come out in the second half, make some crazy adjustments. They were just like, ‘Honestly we’ve never played a game that easy.’ You know from like an X’s and O’s standpoint.”
The defensive game plan was masterful for the Patriots, who held the Rams to only three points and 260 total yards on offense in a 13-3 win. Gurley was held to only 10 carries for 35 yards.
It was a surprising defensive showing by the Patriots against a Rams team that had the No. 2-ranked scoring offense behind the Kansas City Chiefs. That performance led to the sixth and final Super Bowl win of the Patriots’ dynasty.
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When appearing on the “Run Your Race” podcast, the former All-Pro running back claimed the Patriots were so prepared for that matchup that it was an easy game for them.
“Talking to a couple of the Patriots defensive players, they were like, ‘Yo bro, this the easiest game we’ve ever played in,” said Gurley. “They were like, ‘We just knew y’all was coming with some stuff like at halftime or whatever.
“Y’all just never made no adjustments.’ That’s no shade to any coaches or anything like that. We just didn’t execute offensively. …They just thought we were just gonna come out in the second half, make some crazy adjustments. They were just like, ‘Honestly we’ve never played a game that easy.’ You know from like an X’s and O’s standpoint.”
The defensive game plan was masterful for the Patriots, who held the Rams to only three points and 260 total yards on offense in a 13-3 win. Gurley was held to only 10 carries for 35 yards.
It was a surprising defensive showing by the Patriots against a Rams team that had the No. 2-ranked scoring offense behind the Kansas City Chiefs. That performance led to the sixth and final Super Bowl win of the Patriots’ dynasty.
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Could a New England Patriots division rival be undergoing a shakeup?
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was at the WM Phoenix Open enjoying a golf event, when he was asked about his status with his current team.
The Jets recently hired former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their new head coach, and many have wondered what that means for Rodgers’ future in New England.
“I’m just enjoying my time right now. I’ve talked with the Jets. If we can figure things out, we’ll figure them out,” Rodgers told Golf Channel’s Kira Dixon.
One of the Patriots’ four wins came against the Rodgers-led Jets team. They eked out a 25-22 victory in Week 8 of the regular season.
Like the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins, the Jets are a team the Patriots will keep a close eye on considering they face each other twice each year in the AFC East. So whether Rodgers stays or goes will be big news for the franchise.
Rodgers is coming off a 2024 season where he recorded 3,897 passing yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. The Jets ultimately finished the year out with a 5-12 record and third-place ranking in the AFC East division.
Will Rodgers return in 2025, and if so, what kind of changes will the Jets make to improve their playoff chances? All eyes will be on the quarterback position in New York during the offseason.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was at the WM Phoenix Open enjoying a golf event, when he was asked about his status with his current team.
The Jets recently hired former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their new head coach, and many have wondered what that means for Rodgers’ future in New England.
“I’m just enjoying my time right now. I’ve talked with the Jets. If we can figure things out, we’ll figure them out,” Rodgers told Golf Channel’s Kira Dixon.
One of the Patriots’ four wins came against the Rodgers-led Jets team. They eked out a 25-22 victory in Week 8 of the regular season.
Like the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins, the Jets are a team the Patriots will keep a close eye on considering they face each other twice each year in the AFC East. So whether Rodgers stays or goes will be big news for the franchise.
Rodgers is coming off a 2024 season where he recorded 3,897 passing yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. The Jets ultimately finished the year out with a 5-12 record and third-place ranking in the AFC East division.
Will Rodgers return in 2025, and if so, what kind of changes will the Jets make to improve their playoff chances? All eyes will be on the quarterback position in New York during the offseason.
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Former New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins is set to join Bill Belichick’s staff at North Carolina. The former All-Pro defender confirmed the news with TMZ Sports on Friday.
“I’m trying to step into another lane that I think I’d be great at and that’s coaching. Blessed for the opportunity,” said Collins. “My guy [Belichick], I love that dude. He love me, obviously. You know, he can’t get rid of me. So we’ll see how that work out. I’m grateful, man. I’m shocked, but I’m grateful.”
Collins is unsure of his role on Belichick’s staff, but he hopes to work extensively with North Carolina’s linebackers. This would be his first coaching opportunity at the collegiate level, and he’ll be doing it under one of the greatest coaches of all time.
Belichick drafted Collins in 2012 with a second-round pick. After four years together, Collins was traded to the Cleveland Browns. He returned to New England for the 2019 season, before signing a three-year deal with the Detroit Lions.
However, he ended up back in New England for a third and final time to finish out his career from 2021-2022. He’ll now be working to pass on some of the knowledge he learned from Belichick as a player to the next generation of NFL stars.
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“I’m trying to step into another lane that I think I’d be great at and that’s coaching. Blessed for the opportunity,” said Collins. “My guy [Belichick], I love that dude. He love me, obviously. You know, he can’t get rid of me. So we’ll see how that work out. I’m grateful, man. I’m shocked, but I’m grateful.”
Collins is unsure of his role on Belichick’s staff, but he hopes to work extensively with North Carolina’s linebackers. This would be his first coaching opportunity at the collegiate level, and he’ll be doing it under one of the greatest coaches of all time.
Belichick drafted Collins in 2012 with a second-round pick. After four years together, Collins was traded to the Cleveland Browns. He returned to New England for the 2019 season, before signing a three-year deal with the Detroit Lions.
However, he ended up back in New England for a third and final time to finish out his career from 2021-2022. He’ll now be working to pass on some of the knowledge he learned from Belichick as a player to the next generation of NFL stars.
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Nick Foles roasts Tom Brady after Eagles win second Super Bowl
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Tom Brady turned heads at Super Bowl LIX with $600,000 watch
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Bill Belichick, girlfriend break internet in Dunkin' Donuts commercial
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Aaron Rodgers' return reportedly hinged on these stipulations by Jets
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Patriots insider reveals team prioritizing two positions of weakness
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Where NFL execs ranked Mike Vrabel coaching hire with rest of league
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Patriots shake up board with blockbuster mid-round trade in 7-round 2025 mock draft
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Camera catches Chiefs player mentioning Patriots during Super Bowl LIX blowout
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The Kansas City Chiefs tried to draw inspiration from the New England Patriots during their blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LIX.
They were down 27-0 at one point in the game, and that prompted Chiefs safety Justin Reid to mention the Patriots’ historic comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons at Super Bowl LI. The Patriots trailed by 25 points in a 28-3 deficit before coming from behind and winning in overtime, 34-28.
“The Patriots did it, Coach,” Reid said on NFL Films, via NFL on CBS. “We can do this [expletive]. The Patriots did it, 27-3. We can do this [expletive].”
“The Patriots came back 28-3 we can too”
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— IcyVert (@IcyVert) February 13, 2025
Unfortunately for the Chiefs, they weren’t able to channel the spirit of the Patriots and come back in the game. They continued to get pummeled to the point where the Eagles sent in their backups to finish up the game late in the fourth quarter.
If anything, this illustrates exactly how incredible the Patriots’ comeback was at the time and just how difficult it would be to replicate.
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Bill Belichick offers scholarship to son of Patriots Super Bowl champ
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Bill Belichick included his final first-round draft pick on All-Belichick Team
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Patriots legend sees Mike Vrabel leading team back to playoffs
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Christian Gonzalez comments on competitive practices vs Drake Maye
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Latest update on Bengals WR Tee Higgins is what Patriots fans feared
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