Reiss also said a pair of defensive coaches — director of skill development Joe Kim and defensive assistant Keith Jones Jr. — won’t be returning. Jones took a job at Appalachian State last week and the university announced the move, so that’s been public knowledge.

Coach Mike Vrabel popped up on Bourne’s screen while he was chatting with fans. Initially, it seemed as if the newly-hired Patriots head coach was randomly calling in and joining in on the fun with one of his players. However, it quickly became apparent it wasn’t Vrabel on the line once the person started to talk.

As much as Ben Johnson or any other hotshot might have supplied some sizzle, that’s not what this Patriots team needs.