The Patriots reportedly have both a defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator in place with DeMarcus Covington and Jeremy Springer.
But the waiting game continues for the Patriots when it comes to the most critical vacancy on Jerod Mayo’s coaching staff: offensive coordinator.
And even though the next coach given the reins of New England’s offense should have a clean slate to work with (along with a potential first-round quarterback), several reports have painted the picture of a coaching job that isn’t exactly in high demand.
After speaking with several NFL sources at the 2014 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal wrote that New England’s vacancy has largely been brushed aside.