"Patriots Narrow Down Top Contenders for Coordinator Roles"

The New England Patriots are reportedly considering promoting current defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington to the role of defensive coordinator, with sources indicating he is the "strong favorite" for the position. Covington, who has been with the team since 2017, is highly regarded as a rising coaching prospect and has received praise for his work with the Patriots' defensive line. The team is also exploring options for the offensive coordinator position, including interviewing Rams coaches Nick Caley and Zac Robinson, as head coach Jerod Mayo looks to fill out his coaching staff.