Daily news and links for Wednesday
TEAM TALK
- Mike Dussault reports Drake Maye was named to the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, FL.
- Evan Lazar’s Senior Bowl Notebook: Large Patriots contingent on hand, Day One practice standouts in Mobile.
- Paul Perillo’s NFL Notes: Chiefs continue to have familiar look.
- Highlights: Head Coach Mike Vrabel, Eliot Wolf, Ryan Cowden check-In at 2025 Senior Bowl. (1 min. video)
- Everything But Football: Kendrick Bourne, Pop Douglas & Antonio Gibson go shopping for shoes at CNCPTS in Boston and discuss their inspirations for their game day arrival outfits. (10 min. video)
- Patriots Unfiltered: Vrabel’s staff updates, Conference championship recaps, NFL Draft talk. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Alex Barth reports Drake Maye was named to the AFC roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl, replacing Josh Allen.
- Chad Finn notes the Conference Championships showed just how far away the Patriots are from contending, which is why they need get everything right this offseason.
- Sara Marshall feels the defense is expected to undergo some significant changes this offseason after a disappointing 2024 effort.
- Lauren Campbell notes Josh McDaniels is ready to get to work and lays out his goals for the 2025 team.
- Michael DeVito predicts the Patriots tight end roster for the 2025 season.
- Alex Barth notes safeties coach Brian Belichick will be moving on after eight years with the Patriots. The team has reportedly hired Kevin Richardson from Illinois, who has experience coaching defensive backs and could be a fit for that role.
- Mark Morse has the updates on Vrabel filling out his coaching staff.
- Andrew Callahan tells us longtime cornerback coach Mike Pellegrino won’t return in 2025.
- Khari Thompson’s The Quick Snap: Have Chiefs replaced Patriots as most-hated dynasty? Plus, why Josh McDaniels is the offensive coordinator the Patriots need right now, according to Brian Hoyer.
- Phil Perry’s Patriots Mailbag: Potential staff changes, ideal 2025 draft and more.
- Conor Ryan tells us which ex-Patriots are playing in Super Bowl LIX. /Salt in the wound, man.
- Sara Marshall explains the Patriots avoided probably disaster, hiring Josh McDaniels over Eric Bieniemy for OC.
- Tom E. Curran explains why Pats fans shouldn’t sweat the Chiefs in dynasty debate.
- Bill Speros writes, “Roger that: NFL thrilled Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl.”
- Karen Guregian notes Bill Belichick suggests an amusing new name for the Lombardi Trophy: The Brady Trophy.
- Chris Mason highlights Matt Light telling a story of how the 2004 Patriots broke curfew to see the movie “Anchorman” as a team; When Light saw Matt Patricia’s name on the bed check list, he sprung into action.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike and Murph explore the Patriots’ latest strategic moves, including hiring Doug Marrone; Plus, potential draft picks from the Senior Bowl and weapons for Drake Maye. (35 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) Grading and ranking each 2025 NFL coaching hire: No. 1: Mike Vrabel A-.
- Brooke Pryor (ESPN) Russell Wilson, Drake Maye among Pro Bowl Games replacements.
- Around the NFL (NFL.com) 2025 Pro Bowl Games: Complete rosters finalized. AFC and NFC.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.coom) 2025 Pro Bowl Games snubs.
- Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Most valuable player for each team during 2024 season. Patriots: Christian Gonzalez.
- NFL Nation (ESPN) 2025 NFL free agency: Re-signing decisions for all 32 teams. Patriots: CB/S Jonathan Jones.
- Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com) Top 50: 2025 NFL Draft prospect rankings 1.0.
- Alex Kennedy (ESPN) Which NFL teams have won back-to-back Super Bowls?
- Will Brinson (CBS Sports) Offensive Lineman of the Year Award: Eight nominees, including three competing in Super Bowl. No Pats. /Insert crying emojis here.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) Bill Belichick: ‘Maybe they should name it the Brady Trophy’.
- Staff (ESPN) Raiders owner Mark Davis: Tom Brady fills void left by Jon Gruden.
- Coral Smith (NFL.com) Former Dallas HC Mike McCarthy won’t coach this season, will focus on 2026 hiring cycle
- Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) NFL Mock Draft 2025. Pats pick Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter at No. 4.
- Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) 2025 NFL mock draft 1.0: Titans take QB Shedeur Sanders at No. 1. Pats pick Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter at No. 4.