Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Who’s on Mike Vrabel’s radar for Patriots coordinators? Vrabel’s rules: Vrabel said the Patriots won’t have a long list of rules, but it will start with “being on time” and “being respectful.” He also highlighted three themes for players: Put the team first, know what to do and play fast/aggressive.
Nick Stevens’ Sunday 7: Patriots are stable with Vrabel; Style points - What kind of coach is he? More.
Steve Balestrieri’s Sunday Patriots News: With Vrabel in place, next are the coordinators; More.
Andrew Callahan’s NFL Notes: Could Mike Vrabel and the Patriots make a Commanders-level leap in 2025 season?
Ian Logue’s Patriots Notebook: News and NFL Notes. 1. Bills end Ravens season.
Mark Daniels discusses the report that executive Robyn Glaser informed the Pats she will resign from her position.
Andrew Callahan identifies four offensive assistants not returning for 2025 season: RB coach Taylor Embree, WR coach Tyler Hughes, assistant WR coach Tiquan Underwood and TE coach Bob Bicknell.
Andrew Callahan says Patriots director of skill development Joe Kim will not return next season, per ESPN.
Karen Guregian spotlights the 10 best moments from Drake Maye’s rookie season.
Sara Marshall says it took this weekend’s badly officiated Chiefs-Texans game to get NFL fans to defend the Patriots dynasty over the Chiefs.
Allison Koehler reports Albert Breer calls New England the NFL’s least attractive free agent destination.
NATIONAL NEWS
Albert Breer (SI) Divisional playoffs takeaways: How the Bills turned tables on the Ravens; Plus, Commanders’ story is better than Dan Quinn could’ve imagined, Eagles have ballers, Lions will be back, coach and GM hires; More.
Chart (NFL.com) Official NFL Playoff Bracket with updated AFC and NFC matchups.
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