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[Ross12]

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Never been a fan of "chasing points" I know there are analytics involved but still....

I think it is a little smarter now that the point-after kick is much further out. We still have it burned into our brains that the PAT is automatic, but it's only like 80-ish percent these days. So that definitely influences the decision to try for 2 sometimes.

 

[signbabybrady]

I think it is a little smarter now that the point-after kick is much further out. We still have it burned into our brains that the PAT is automatic, but it's only like 80-ish percent these days. So that definitely influences the decision to try for 2 sometimes.

It used to be like %98 and it did go down but it's still over %90.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I think it is a little smarter now that the point-after kick is much further out. We still have it burned into our brains that the PAT is automatic, but it's only like 80-ish percent these days. So that definitely influences the decision to try for 2 sometimes.

Yes but this is where context comes in....Bass was 92% for XPs. The Chiefs are not a high scoring team. KC is D is stout on short yardage and allowed 33% success for 2pt. BUF was 50% success rate.

Just way too anxious. No need.

 

[SlowGettingUp]

I'm very surprised and very excited AND GLAD that Scar will be helping out. I wonder what was said to scar to get him to come back and who said it....hmmmmm...

Scar just denied he's involved in any way.

Scarnecchia denies rumored return to Patriots coaching staff | WEEI 93.7

On Thursday’s edition of WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show,” New England Patriots Hall of Fame offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia denied rumors of a return to the Patriots coaching staff in 2025. | WEEI 93.7

www.audacy.com

 

[Zuma]

Scar just denied he's involved in any way.

Scarnecchia denies rumored return to Patriots coaching staff | WEEI 93.7

On Thursday’s edition of WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show,” New England Patriots Hall of Fame offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia denied rumors of a return to the Patriots coaching staff in 2025. | WEEI 93.7

www.audacy.com

“[O’Brien] has informed the world that you’re going to be consulting with the New England Patriots next season,” said WEEI’s Greg Hill. “Can you talk about that, or not?”

“It’s not true,” Scarnecchia said matter-of-factly.

 

[PWRxWLF]

“[O’Brien] has informed the world that you’re going to be consulting with the New England Patriots next season,” said WEEI’s Greg Hill. “Can you talk about that, or not?”

“It’s not true,” Scarnecchia said matter-of-factly.

Damn. So who’s fibbin’? It’s gotta be O’brien with the mix up, right? Idk why Dante would lie unless it’s supposed to be some top secret **** or sumthin’.

 

[Ross12]

“[O’Brien] has informed the world that you’re going to be consulting with the New England Patriots next season,” said WEEI’s Greg Hill. “Can you talk about that, or not?”

“It’s not true,” Scarnecchia said matter-of-factly.

I think it might be a matter of semantics. O'Brien simply said that Marrone has met individually with Scar, and that Scar was advising him. That's not the same as being an official team-employed consultant.

 

[PancakeBlockPaul]

Scar just denied he's involved in any way.

Scarnecchia denies rumored return to Patriots coaching staff | WEEI 93.7

On Thursday’s edition of WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show,” New England Patriots Hall of Fame offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia denied rumors of a return to the Patriots coaching staff in 2025. | WEEI 93.7

www.audacy.com

I think it might be a matter of semantics. O'Brien simply said that Marrone has met individually with Scar, and that Scar was advising him. That's not the same as being an official team-employed consultant.

Hopefully this is like Ross says and is just semantics. I wasn’t thinking he was involved in an official way regardless. ANY involvement would be beneficial really.

 

[Zuma]

I think it might be a matter of semantics. O'Brien simply said that Marrone has met individually with Scar, and that Scar was advising him. That's not the same as being an official team-employed consultant.

Agree. He's probably not getting paid to advise...which makes sense.

 

[Hyped]

These are the minority coaches on Vrabel's 2025-2026 staff:

Thomas Brown (TE/Passing Coordinator. Former interim HC)
Ashton Grant (QB coach)
Tony Dews (RB coach)
Chuckie Keeton (Offensive assistant)
Terrell Williams (DC)
Scott Booker (Safeties coach)
Justin Hamilton (CB coach)
Clinton McMillan (D-Line coach)
Kevin Richardson (Defensive assistant)
Milton Patterson (Defensive assistant)

If any of these guys ends up being a head coach, we will get a comp 3rd round pick in two consecutive years.

Alonzo Highsmith is the only minority in our front office. If we lose one of our coaches (to be a HC) AND Highsmith (to be GM), we then get a 3rd round comp pick for three consecutive years.

Hmmmm....

I like it...McDaniels will be around to provide continuity...and we can get comp 3rds if any of these guys lands a HC/GM job.

 

[SlowGettingUp]

Hopefully this is like Ross says and is just semantics. I wasn’t thinking he was involved in an official way regardless. ANY involvement would be beneficial really.

Scar direct quote (audio at previous link): "I have not been involved behind the scenes. I am not involved over there."

 

[ralmat55]

Not quite. They had an OL Coach (Scott Peters) and an Assistant OL Coach (Robert Kugler), that’s all. Cincinnati hired Scott Peters away but not Kugler. Cincinnati also hired Michael McCarthy off of NE’s staff, but McCarthy was not an OL Coach - he was just an offensive assistant.

It was reported last offseason that he was to work mostly with the offensive lineman which I’m assuming was the case given he’s now “officially “ the Assistant OLine coach with the Bungles. The literalness some on this board use to “got ya” somebody is sad.

 

[dliverey44]

I find it interesting that the have an OL coach and also TWO assistant OL coaches. That’s a lot of money tied up in OL coaching… Plus apparently Dante coming and advising sometimes… maybe they think with a ton of eyes and attention they’ll be able to coach up some lesser prospects, or unlock the potential of guys they already have (Wallace, Robinson, Sow)

I love that Marone and Scar have met and discussed the OL that works best with McD offense. I also like that there are 2 assistants that can learn the details of McD offenses. I read that Josh goes to the OL coach with his weekly game plan and the OL coach figures out how to block it that week.

I knew they game planned weekly under Bill, but I didn't think it would affect the OL that much because it was still pass and run blocking. Well I was naive about the importance of "teaching it up" weekly. I heard some interview that Scar said he is not going to work for the Pats this season, but I wonder if that means he is hands off of the organization or just not involved in the daily grind as a consultant.

The way it was phrased was vague and confusing to me.


Edit: I read transcripts from a different report and didn't hear the quote. The report phrased it differently

 

[n1997y]

Along the same line of thinking if they want their Fullback he’s there for the taking: Willie Lampkin 5’10 280 UNC. Despite his size he was named the Best Blocker in the ACC.

People should go read the reports on this kid, he’s everything you want in a football player. Hes never going to be an offensive lineman in the NFL, but he deserves a chance, and could end up a great FB. And he should be available for them.

Possible UDFA?

 

[n1997y]

Scar direct quote (audio at previous link): "I have not been involved behind the scenes. I am not involved over there."

Translation: I just had a couple of beers with my friend Doug. Didn’t expect it to become a big deal. Won’t make that mistake again.

 

[jmt57]

Full transcript of Scar's commentary below.

As mentioned above, he is (unfortunately) not in any type of advisory role.

TRANSCRIPT: Dante Scarnecchia Interview on The Greg Hill Show WEEI 2/6 | PatsFans.com

Former New England Patriots coach Dante Scarnecchia took some time to talk to The Greg Hill Show on Thursday. Here's the full transcript, where he shot down rumors of him potentially being involved with the team in 2025.

www.patsfans.com

 

[Huckleberry1]

Possible UDFA?

I would draft him on day 3. When you read the stories about him it’s clear that he always exceeds expectations, and he’s everything you want in a football player. I think he could become a great Fullback. And Drake Maye played with him in college.

 

[Ross12]

It was reported last offseason that he was to work mostly with the offensive lineman which I’m assuming was the case given he’s now “officially “ the Assistant OLine coach with the Bungles. The literalness some on this board use to “got ya” somebody is sad.

Calm down bro. Nobody is trying to “get you”. Just pointing out that they didn’t have 3 named OL coaches, which they didn’t. If that makes me sad then so be it. Consider me the saddest.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Scar just denied he's involved in any way.

Scarnecchia denies rumored return to Patriots coaching staff | WEEI 93.7

On Thursday’s edition of WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show,” New England Patriots Hall of Fame offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia denied rumors of a return to the Patriots coaching staff in 2025. | WEEI 93.7

www.audacy.com

Vrabel needs to go have a “ talk” with him. Make him an offer “he can’t refuse.”

 

[NormZauchin]

Mike Smith (linebacker) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

"A seventh-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens, Smith played in the NFL from 2005-2008, where he backed up Ray Lewis."
I hope we don't have to add MSKAG to RLKAG in our polls.