Happy Divisional Round Weekend, everyone. It’s Friday, I checked with your boss and it’s okay for you all to grab another cup of coffee and re-watch these Patriots Divisional Round highlights for a bit. Enjoy!

TEAM TALK

LOCAL LINKS

• Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry explain why Keion White is key to the Pats defensive improvement in 2025.
• Tim Crowley points out the Patriots have the money to spend but still need to show top targets why they should choose New England over already-established contenders in the NFL.
• Phil Perry suggests five players the Patriots should target in free agency this offseason.
• Mark Morse talks about drafting left tackles, free agency and more; Plus his initial 2025 Patriots Mock Draft. Pats draft Penn State Edge Abdul Carter at No. 4.
• Clare Cooper dives into the new Vrabel Era with some notes and fan reactions.
• Logan Mullen notes Mike Vrabel says he is ‘comfortable’ with his resources to improve the team, and sheds light on his free agency approach.
• Meghan Ottolini tells us why Josh McDaniels should be the Patriots’ offensive coordinator.
• Bernd Buchmasser and Brian Hines offer 19 predictions about the Pats’ current asst. coaches under Mike Vrabel.
• Matt Geagan considers potential offensive coordinator candidates for New England.
• Keagan Stiefel identifies six defensive coordinator candidates for Mike Vrabel and the Patriots.
• Jerry Thornton finds the testimonials from people who have worked with Mike Vrabel are Grade-A Patriots porn.
• Jerry Thornton notes Drake Maye just got his first lesson in what dealing with the Boston sports media is all about.
• Ian Logue wonders if Mike Vrabel could reshape the front office like Belichick did in 2000.
• Tom Carroll relays Adam Schefter on how the Patriots front office is ‘there to serve [Vrabel].’ Wolf and Vrabel need to ‘figure out how well they work together, or not’.
• Zolak & Bertrand guest Albert Breer says Executive VP of Football Operations, Robyn Glaser is still with the Patriots
• Doug Kyed’s Patriots mailbag: Is a trade for A.J. Brown or other No. 1 wide receiver realistic for the team?
• Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate and Thomas Murphy discuss strategic moves and possible coaching changes that could protect Drake Maye, elevate the Patriots’ game, and More. (38 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Highlights (YouTube) 2014-15 NFL Divisional Round: Ravens vs. Patriots. (8.38 min. video) /Enjoy! : )
• Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) 2025 NFL divisional round viewer’s guide ranking: Ravens-Bills a heavyweight matchup, where to watch games.
• NFL Nation (ESPN) NFL playoffs divisional round: Picks, schedule, odds, injuries.
• Cody Benjamin (CBS Sports) Biggest questions facing NFL’s remaining playoff teams: Are Lions unbeatable? Will Bills get over the hump?
• Jordan Dajani (CBS Sports) 2025 NFL divisional round picks: Lamar Jackson defeats Josh Allen; Patrick Mahomes scrapes by Texans.
• Tom Blair, et al (NFL.com) Divisional Round picks: Top-seeded Lions, Chiefs avoid upsets; Ravens, Bills in epic tilt.
• Will Brinson (CBS Sports) NFL divisional-round best bets.
• Maurice Jones-Drew (NFL.com) Ranking each team’s primary RB in 2024. Rhamondre Stevenson 25th. 2024 stats: 15 games, 207 att, 801 rush yds, 3.9 ypc, 7 rush TDs, 33 rec, 168 rec yds, 1 rec TD, 3 fumbles lost. “Fresh off a four-year extension signed last offseason, Stevenson’s best outing came all the way back in Week 1…” More.
• Kalyn Kahler (ESPN) How agents impact coaching searches, and why the NFL cares.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Brian Flores to interview with Jets and Jaguars Friday, Bears Saturday.
• Report (AP) Dolphins to host first-ever NFL game in Madrid.
• Staff (ESPN) Agent: Brady plans to continue dual role with Fox, Raiders.
• Staff (NFL.com) Fifty-five players granted special eligibility for 2025 NFL Draft.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Roger Goodell: The “logical step” for the NFL is 18 regular-season games. /Player safety is still No. 1, right Commish?
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFLPA offers buyouts to roughly half of its employees.