Pats name QB coach   Hufnagel John Hufnagel became quarterbacks coach of the Patriots on Jan. 30, filling a two-year vacancy in the position after Dick Rehbein died before the 2001 season. Hufnagel has held the same job with Jacksonville, Cleveland and Indianapolis. The Patriots didn't have a quarterbacks coach after Rehbein died of a heart problem Aug. 6, 2001, during training camp. Coach Bill Belichick and offensive coordinator Charlie Weis worked with the quarterbacks after that.

.................................. NEWS AND NOTES The 49ers reduced their head-coaching candidates list by one on Feb. 4, telling defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel he no longer is in the running.

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13	Patriots	9-7-0	It's pretty clear that the Patriots need to get some weapons around Tom Brady. The trick plays can only work for so long.
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TRANSACTIONS Jan. 31 Named John Hufnagel quarterbacks coach.

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