Taylor Kyles

@tkyles39.bsky.social

Patriots beat reporter and analyst for @patriotsclns.bsky.social • @tkyles39 on the other app

The #Patriots must prioritize getting Drake Maye at least one pass catcher who can win on big posts Deep split-field zone variations kept a lid on NE’s deep pass game during the playoffs, but that schematic advantage fades vs players who can go up and dominate at the catch point

Kayshon Boutte's taken a step forward in each year of his career, becoming one of the NFL's most efficient deep targets in 2025 For 2026, I'm hoping he can keep ascending and become a more well-rounded, potentially higher-volume threat

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Figured this could be the case given how impressive Zack Kuhr was down the stretch as interim DC The #Patriots could (relative) have continuity at all three coordinator spots entering 2026

Ian Rapoport@rapsheet.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The Patriots are moving defensive coordinator Terrell Williams to a high-ranking role on the staff, per me & @tompelissero.bsky.social, with Williams now cancer-free. They’ve opened up the DC position, with ILBs coach Zak Kuhr, who called plays during the Super Bowl run, a top candidate.

Some remaining free agents at spots of need with #Patriots connections: WR Darius Slayton WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine WR Mike Williams LT Cam Robinson LT Jedrick Wills OL Mekhi Becton OL Teven Jenkins C Coleman Shelton ED Za’Darius Smith ED Azeez Ojulari

Two of my top priorities for the #Patriots were addressing the defense’s spine and boosting the trenches Still work to do, but I’d say they’ve done as well as could be expected so far: DT Milton Williams ED Harold Landry LB Robert Spillane NT Khyiris Tonga OL Morgan Moses