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FILE - Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien speaks during the Crimson Tide's NCAA college football media day, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Bill O’Brien has agreed to return to the Patriots as their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Patriots announce hiring of Bill O'Brien as new OC

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 26, 2023 11:08 AM EST

FILE - Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien speaks during the Crimson Tide's NCAA college football media day, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Bill O’Brien has agreed to return to the Patriots as their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
AP source: Bill O'Brien agrees to return as Patriots OC

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 24, 2023 02:38 PM EST

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 15, 2019. The Cleveland Browns named Jim Schwartz, who’s coached some of the top defenses in the NFL in the last two decades, as their next defensive coordinator, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Schwartz returns to Browns, this time to fix busted defense

By Tom Withers Jan. 18, 2023 11:35 AM EST

FILE - New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo faces reporters, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at the NFL football team's stadium, in Foxborough, Mass. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo bringing the number of known candidates for the team’s head coaching vacancy to 10, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, on condition of anonymity because the team does not make its coaching search public. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Patriots look to extend Mayo, seeking offensive coordinator

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 12, 2023 08:01 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Unhappy returns: Pats eliminated in losing to Bills

By Jonah Bronstein Jan. 08, 2023 07:55 PM EST

A sign shows support for injured Buffalo Bills NFL football player Damar Hamlin outside Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday Jan. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Patriots navigating uncertainty as matchup with Bills looms

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 05, 2023 04:21 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' uneven season leads to must-win game vs Bills

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 02, 2023 05:51 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) holds the ball as he hits the ground after being brought down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Despite back-to-back blunders, Patriots playoff hopes alive

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 26, 2022 06:19 PM EST

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Burrow, AFC North-leading Bengals visit struggling Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 22, 2022 08:48 PM EST

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a pass interception during the second half of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Patriots' latest setback emblematic of core identity issue

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 19, 2022 07:02 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) catches a touchdown pass against New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) during the second half of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Disastrous last play sums up day of mistakes by Patriots

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 18, 2022 10:02 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) runs for a 34-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Jones snags lateral on final play, Raiders stun Patriots

By Mark Anderson Dec. 18, 2022 07:50 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) is hauled down by Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Patriots complete stay out West with key game at Las Vegas

By Mark Anderson Dec. 15, 2022 05:49 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels, left, talks with quarterback Derek Carr during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
McDaniels learned importance of details under Belichick

By Mark Anderson Dec. 14, 2022 07:31 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates after running for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Vikings race to 10 wins while getting outscored overall

By Josh Dubow Dec. 14, 2022 03:57 AM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Defense steps up as Patriots get back in playoff position

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 13, 2022 02:36 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, left, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
At 30, Hopkins is still a pass-catching force for Cardinals

By David Brandt Dec. 11, 2022 01:14 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) scores a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (9) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Underachieving Cardinals searching for win vs. Patriots

By David Brandt Dec. 08, 2022 04:17 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick takes questions from reporters prior to an NFL football practice, Tuesday, Dec. 6 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Execution, not creativity the priority for Patriots offense

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 06, 2022 04:29 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs between Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (7) and defensive end Boogie Basham (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Questions linger as Patriots' offense falls short again

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 02, 2022 03:10 PM EST