The Patriots' voluntary offseason workout program ramps up this week under new head coach Jerod Mayo with organized team activities set to begin. The Patriots will hold OTAs for the next three weeks. Then mandatory minicamp will run from June 10-12. Here are the top positional battles we'll be watching this spring.
Patriots special teams legend Matthew Slater is back on staff after announcing his retirement this offseason, but it sounds like he hasn't advanced into a coaching role yet.
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Coupled with DeMarcus Covington’s promotion to defensive coordinator, Mayo has filled out two of his prominent coaching vacancies. The player-turned-coach still has to find an offensive coordinator to improve upon New England’s dismal 13.9 points per game average.