Ben Johnson has a local tie and a connection with the Patriots' most important player. Read more on Boston.com.

Lions OC Ben Johnson interviewed well with the Patriots but plans to meet with other teams. Meanwhile, the Patriots are pushing for a quick resolution to their HC search, per source. Many around the league expect a decision this weekend.

This offseason, the Patriots face many of the problems that they did a year ago, yet now they arguably have the best opening for coaches in the NFL. And most of it has to do with Drake Maye,