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Greg Schiano’s challenge: Build up Patriots’ defense, connect to players – New England Patriots Blog

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — On ESPN’s NFL Live program last month, New England Patriots Hall of Famer Tedy Bruschi discussed the team’s transition from Brian Flores to Greg Schiano as the defensive play-caller, and what might prove to be Schiano’s biggest challenge.

It wasn’t related to scheme. Instead, Bruschi highlighted the importance of relationships and building trust.

“This is what’s so valuable…

What made Jason McCourty more nervous than the Super Bowl – New England Patriots Blog

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:

1. Veteran cornerback Jason McCourty was one of four Patriots players to testify in support of an education bill at the Massachusetts State House on Friday, saying the experience sparked more nerves than playing in the biggest game of his professional football career.

“We’re in a different arena here. We…