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# Key dates on the 2023 [NFL / Patriots calendar](https://www.patriots.com/news/key-dates-on-the-2023-nfl-patriots-calendar).
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# New England Patriots News Link Catchup – [Week 18 on hold as NFL considers proper path to move ahead](https://www.patspulpit.com/2023/1/3/23536898/patriots-news-links-bills-hamlin)
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* **Mike Dussault** discusses the Patriots coaching staff set to participate in [**East-West Shrine Bowl**](https://www.patriots.com/news/report-patriots-coaching-staff-to-participate-in-east-west-shrine-bowl).
* **Mike Dussault** gives 5 takeaways from [**James Develin’s appearance**](https://www.patriots.com/news/5-takeaways-from-james-develin-s-appearance-on-the-pats-from-the-past-podcast) on the “Pats from the Past” podcast.
* **Highlights:** [**Top 10 Patriots plays**](https://www.patriots.com/video/top-10-patriots-plays-from-2022-season) from 2022 season. (4.11 min. video)
* **Pats from the Past podcast:** [**James Develin**](https://www.patriots.com/audio/pats-from-the-past-episode-39-james-develin). (40.32 min.)
* **Patriots Unfiltered:** [**Evaluating the 2022 Patriots season**](https://www.patriots.com/audio/patriots-unfiltered-1-10-evaluating-the-2022-patriots-season-looking-ahead-to-th), looking ahead to the offseason, Bills leftovers. (2 hours)
* **Andrew Callahan**’s [**Patriots film review:**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/11/patriots-film-review-mac-jones-breakout-stars-and-lessons-from-the-2022-season/) Lessons from the 2022 season, Mac Jones and breakout stars.
* **Varun** (StadiumRant) Patriots [**2023 offseason preview**](https://stadiumrant.com/2023/01/11/patriots-2023-offseason-preview/).
* **Alex Barth** issues his Patriots 2022 end of season report card: [**Offense**](https://985thesportshub.com/listicle/patriots-2022-end-of-season-report-card-offense/) \- [**Defense & special teams**](https://985thesportshub.com/listicle/patriots-2022-end-of-season-report-card-defense-special-teams/).
* **Mark Daniels** presents the final 2022 [**Patriots coverage stats:**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/01/final-2022-patriots-coverage-stats-jonathan-jones-breaks-out-in-contract-year.html) Jonathan Jones breaks out in contract year.
* **Mark Daniels** presents the final 2022 Patriots [**pass protection stats:**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/01/final-2022-patriots-pass-protection-stats-tackle-was-the-biggest-weakness.html) Tackle was the biggest weakness.
* **Mike Kadlick** comes up with a [**four-step plan**](https://www.clnsmedia.com/kadlicks-four-step-plan-to-fix-the-new-england-patriots/) to fix the Patriots. 1. Hand the offensive operation completely over to somebody else.
* **Tom E. Curran** says changes are expected after Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick met for their [**post-season debriefing**](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/robert-kraft-bill-belichick-meeting-has-taken-place-and-changes-are-expected?cid=sm_npd_rsn_bos_twt_mn).
* **Matt Dolloff** writes about how, in an [**absolutely shocking bit of news**](https://985thesportshub.com/listicle/bill-belichick-robert-kraft-meeting-patriots-coaching-staff/), Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft had a meeting.
* **Mike Kadlick** ranks the Patriots five [**options at offensive coordinator**](https://www.clnsmedia.com/ranking-the-patriots-options-at-offensive-coordinator-for-2023/) for 2023.
* **Mark Daniels** thumbnails [**10 coaches**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/01/here-are-10-coaches-who-could-be-the-patriots-next-offensive-coordinator.html) who could be the Patriots next offensive coordinator.
* **Soor Vora** (StadiumRant) Why the Patriots need to hang on to [**defensive genius Jerod Mayo**](https://stadiumrant.com/2023/01/10/why-patriots-need-to-keep-this-genius/).
* **Chad Finn** believes Bill Belichick still deserves the [**benefit of the doubt**](https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2023/01/11/how-will-bill-belichick-fix-patriots-chad-finn/?src=rss), but he must fix this Patriots team.
* **Karen Guregian** writes how the [**Bill Belichick-Mac Jones relationship**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/12/guregian-bill-belichick-mac-jones-relationship-at-forefront-of-key-patriots-offseason/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_content=tw-bostonherald) has to be repaired, after hearing Chris Simms (NBC Sports) say that *“Belichick found out that Jones called people around the league to voice his frustrations with the offense mid-season, and ask for ideas.”*
* **Luke Ervin** (SportsBlog) Patriots’ three [**biggest offseason needs**](https://www.sportsblog.com/patsbuzz/patriots-three-biggest-offseason-needs-2/). 1. Offensive Tackle.
* **Jordy McElroy** (PatriotsWire) 22 [**pending free agents**](https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/gallery/22-pending-free-agents-patriots-2023-offseason/) for Patriots in 2023 offseason.
* **Mark Daniels** lays out how [**Hunter Henry has proven**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/01/hunter-henrys-proven-to-be-durable-and-a-key-piece-to-patriots-offense.html) to be durable and a key piece to the Patriots offense.
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