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Suddenly, the Patriots Have One of the Best Duos in the N.F.L.

In a league that’s all about the head coach and quarterback, there’s a lot of optimism right now in New England.

The New York Times - 7h

Six big questions -- and a grade -- on the Patriots' hiring of Mike Vrabel

Vrabel, a former Pats linebacker, brings a culture of accountability to a team that finished 4-13.

ESPN - 1d

2025 Sony Open leaderboard, grades: Nick Taylor defeats Nico Echavarria in playoff for fifth career victory

Taylor's last three wins on the PGA Tour have all required extra holes

CBS Sports - 1d

Patriots Hire Mike Vrabel as Next Head Coach

Vrable, a three-time Super Bowl champion with New England, was one of the top coaching target for teams with vacancies this off-season.

The New York Times - 2d

College Football Playoff grades: Texas earns 'C+', Penn State gets 'B-' on semifinals report card

Here is the report card for each team that played in the CFP semifinals

CBS Sports - 3d

College basketball grades: Duke earns 'A', Tennessee gets 'F' in report card heading into weekend

Here's the report card on college basketball contenders coming out of midweek action

CBS Sports - 4d

Aaron Glenn declines to interview with Patriots

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will interview with every team that has a head-coaching vacancy.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Could Josh McDaniels take Patriots' OC job if Vrabel is named coach?

Might the Patriots bring on a pair of familiar faces at head coach and offensive coordinator? Here's the latest buzz around Josh McDaniels.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

USMNT transfers: Grading moves as Jesus Ferreira goes to Seattle Sounders, Brandon Vazquez makes MLS return

Here's what to know about Americans in the transfer window

CBS Sports - 5d

Women's transfer grades: Liverpool get A+ for Sam Kerr loan

The women's transfer window is open across Europe. Here are the big deals and how we rate them.

ESPN - 5d

Breer: Patriots head coach search ‘looks like a sham'

The MMQB's Albert Breer ripped the Patriots for their handling of the Rooney Rule in what he believes has been a "sham" of a search for their new head coach.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Inside Jerod Mayo’s Disastrous Patriots Season That Ended in His Firing

The former head coach was dealt a bad hand. But people familiar with the situation say he didn’t do much to help himself.

The New York Times - 6d

2024 Patriots Stock Watch: Drake Maye shines, rookie WRs disappoint

What should we take away from the 2024 Patriots season? Our Patriots insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry reveal their Stock Up and Stock Down picks.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Gronk, Drew Brees push back on concern about Patriots hiring Vrabel

Rob Gronkowski and Drew Brees explain why they'd have no issue with the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel despite his defensive background.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Patriots boost key offensive position in ESPN's new 2025 mock draft

Which position should the Patriots prioritize with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Check out ESPN's latest mock draft projection.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

MLB offseason grades so far: Mets, Dodgers, Red Sox get 'A,' Braves, Cardinals, more fail for inaction

The winter isn't over yet but time is running out for some teams to make a mark

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in 2024: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young finish with top marks

The final 2024 regular-season grades for first- and second-year quarterbacks

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Patriots competing with these three teams for Mike Vrabel: Report

The Patriots aren't the only team interested in potentially hiring Mike Vrabel as their next head coach.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Grading NFL's first-year head coaches: Jim Harbaugh gets 'A' for leading playoff charge; Dave Canales on rise

Which coaches fared the best in their debut seasons for new clubs?

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Sorting the Sunday Pile, Week 18: Season-long grades for every NFL team from Lions' A+ down to Jets' F-

Grading every single team's full season

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Belichick shares on-brand reaction to Patriots firing Mayo

Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shared his reaction to the firing of his successor, Jerod Mayo, on Monday's "The Pat McAfee Show."

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Why Jerod Mayo was fired after one season with the Patriots and what's next

Patriots owner Robert Kraft cited wanting to return to championship contention as soon as possible as a reason for the change.

ESPN - Jan. 6

College football coaching carousel tracker: Grades, analysis on coach changes, 2024-25 firings and hirings

A running list of every job, who's in and who's out and grades for each hire

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Predictions for Patriots with No. 4 pick

Which players should the Patriots target with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Here are some projections from recent expert mock drafts.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Why Did the Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo? It Goes Beyond the Field.

The media missteps piled up throughout the season, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo After One Season as Head Coach

New England is expected to pursue former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, people familiar with the situation said.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Who will be the next Patriots head coach? 8 names to consider this offseason

For the second offseason in a row, New England is searching for a new head coach. Will Robert Kraft turn to another former Patriots linebacker to lead the team?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

2025 Sentry leaderboard, grades: Hideki Matsuyama fends off Collin Morikawa, sets PGA Tour scoring record

Matsuyama put on a masterclass in scoring during the PGA Tour's opening event of 2025

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Titans secure No. 1 pick after loss, Patriots' win

The Titans will pick No. 1 in the 2025 NFL draft after losing to the Texans on Sunday following the Patriots' win over the Bills.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Patriots fire Mayo as Kraft makes swift decision about team's future

Patriots owner Robert Kraft wasted no time charting a course for the future by firing head coach Jerod Mayo an hour after the team's Week 18 win.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Patriots moving on from Jerod Mayo, per Ian Rapoport

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the New England Patriots are parting ways with their head coach Jerod Mayo following the conclusion to his first season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Grading the Giants' 2024 season: Players, coaches, and the front office

Here are the grades for the New York Giants' 2024 NFL season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

North Texas QB wows in 1st start since 9th grade

In his first start since his freshman year of high school, North Texas walk-on Drew Mestemaker racked up 448 total yards in the First Responder Bowl. "I wouldn't be surprised if in 15 years, Drew ...

ESPN - Jan. 4

Grading Every N.H.L. Team as the Season Nears the Halfway Mark

By now, we generally know what each team is and isn’t. What better time to break out our red pens and hand out some report cards?

The New York Times - Jan. 4

College Football Playoff grades: Ohio State earns A+, Georgia gets 'C-' in quarterfinals report card

Here is the report card for each team that played in the CFP quarterfinals

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Mayo responds to Tavai's candid comments about Patriots fans booing

Jahlani Tavai didn't hold back Friday when asked about Patriots fans booing the team during the Week 17 loss to the Chargers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Should Patriots fire Alex Van Pelt? Why OC decision is complicated

Does Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt deserve to be fired? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down a tough decision for the team.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Perry: Predicting who stays and who goes in Patriots' WR room

Will the Patriots make some tough decisions at wide receiver in 2025? Phil Perry breaks down a position group in need of a shakeup.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Warriors report card: Team grades for slumping roster to open 2025

Dalton Johnson grades the Golden State Warriors' offense, defense and other components this season as the calendar flips over to 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Brian Hoyer's three-step plan to fix the Patriots offense

Former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer joined Tom E. Curran's Patriots Talk Podcast to share his three-step plan to fix New England's offense in the offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

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