Bernd Buchmasser

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What hiring a new college scouting director means for the Patriots

2 days ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Three weeks after the departure of college scouting director Camren Williams, the New England Patriots have found his successor. Tony Kinkela, who had been a national scout for the team the last three seasons, has been promoted to the vacant position. Let’s assess what the move means for the organization from a big-picture perspective.
Patriots 2025 scouting report: Robert Spillane is the new Ja’Whaun Bentley

3 days ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Taylor Kyles

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Typically a strength for the New England Patriots year in and year out, the linebacker position disappointed during the team’s generally underwhelming 2024 season. Once starter Ja’Whaun Bentley was lost to a season-ending injury in Week 2, the group as a whole and most of its members individually began to struggle.
‘Coach on the field’ Robert Spillane taking ownership of new-look Patriots defense

4 days ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser

Eric Canha-Imagn Images Even though there will be a lot of familiar faces on the field, the New England Patriots defense as a whole is going to look quite different in 2025. Besides a new coaching staff coming to town, the team also added several starter-level defenders during the offseason. As a consequence, the offseason workout program has one primary goal: get everybody on the same page, and work from there.
‘Coach on the field’ Robert Spillane taking ownership of new-look Patriots defense

4 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Bernd Buchmasser

Even though there will be a lot of familiar faces on the field, the New England Patriots defense as a whole is going to look quite different in 2025. Besides a new coaching staff coming to town, the team also added several starter-level defenders during the offseason. As a consequence, the offseason workout program has one primary goal: get everybody on the same page, and work from there.
Cole Strange focused on himself, not public opinion, ahead of crucial season

4 days ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Cole Strange began his career with the New England Patriots in expected fashion. One of the more surprising first-round selections in the 2022 NFL Draft, the 29th overall pick earned a starting spot at left guard right out of the gate. While there were some natural growing pains, Strange’s arrow appeared to be pointing up. Then, amidst coaching changes and injury issues, his outlook changed.
Cole Strange focused on himself, not public opinion, ahead of a crucial season

4 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Bernd Buchmasser

Cole Strange began his career with the New England Patriots in expected fashion. One of the more surprising first-round selections in the 2022 NFL Draft, the 29th overall pick earned a starting spot at left guard right out of the gate. While there were some natural growing pains, Strange’s arrow appeared to be pointing up. Then, amidst coaching changes and injury issues, his outlook changed.
6 takeaways from David Andrews’ emotional retirement ceremony

4 days ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser

Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images Even though he had written his remarks down in order to make the whole procedure easier, it did not take long for the emotions to take over. It was a sign of things to come: the David Andrews retirement press conference at Gillette Stadium’s GP Atrium on Monday afternoon was raw, real and a fitting way to end what had been a remarkable 10-year career in the NFL.
Live stream: David Andrews retirement press conference

5 days ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser

David Andrews announced his retirement from pro football last week. On Monday, the longtime New England Patriots starting center, team captain and two-time Super Bowl champion will discuss his decision at a press conference at Gillette Stadium. Entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2015, Andrews made the Patriots’ roster right out of his rookie training camp and saw considerable action from the get-go.
Patriots player profiles: In-depth scouting reports for the 2025 roster

5 days ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Taylor Kyles

For a second straight year, “change” has been the theme of the offseason in New England. While 2024 saw the Patriots and longtime head coach Bill Belichick reach the end of their road together and the organization bring in Drake Maye as its quarterback of the future, 2025 started with yet another coaching change — Jerod Mayo to Mike Vrabel — plus significant roster turnover.
Patriots 2025 scouting report: Mack Hollins is a two-birds-with-one-stone receiver

5 days ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Taylor Kyles

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Wide receiver issues are nothing new for the New England Patriots; the position group has struggled going all the way back to the days of Bill Belichick. The last couple of seasons, however, were particularly bleak: while, yes, the quarterback play left plenty to be desired as well, the team also failed to get consistent contributions out of its wideouts both on and off the field.