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Will the Patriots favor Mike Vrabel’s style or Ben Johnson’s innovation more in head coach search?

Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterJan 12, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:

1. Johnson vs. Vrabel: The candidacies of the Patriots’ top two options for head coach — Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and

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Kraft quickly wants HC hire; ‘feel terrible’ for Mayo

Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterJan 6, 2025, 02:24 PM ET

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said he plans to move quickly to hire a head coach, while also addressing the decision to fire Jerod Mayo after just one season.

“This whole situation is on me,”

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Pats fire Mayo after finishing 4-13 in lone season

Jan 5, 2025, 05:23 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions

The New England Patriots have fired coach Jerod Mayo after one season, the team announced Sunday.

The Patriots finished 4-13 in Mayo’s lone season as coach, including Sunday’s 23-16 victory over the Buffalo Bills that dropped New England from picking No. 1 in the 2025 draft to No. 4, instead.

Mayo, a former linebacker for the Patriots, was hired earlier this year to replace legendary coach Bill Belichick, who won six Super Bowl titles with the franchise.

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Patriots rookie QB Joe Milton III finds Kayshon Boutte for 48-yard TD in NFL debut

Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterJan 5, 2025, 02:00 PM ET

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots rookie quarterback Joe Milton III said he’s been waiting all season for an opportunity to play in a regular-season NFL game, and he’s making the most of his opportunity.

Milton entered

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Will the Patriots get a look at rookie QB Joe Milton III vs. Bills?

Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterJan 5, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

CloseMike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. You can follow Reiss on Twitter at @MikeReiss.Open Extended Reactions

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:

1. Milton’s moment? This week was different for Patriots rookie quarterback Joe Milton III. For the first time this season, he took repetitions

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