It has been full steam ahead for New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel since arriving in Foxborough. He went from the podium at his introductory press conference to the office to begin assembling what many view as the deepest and most experienced coaching staff the Patriots have seen in years.
Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan claimed it might be the best coaching staff on paper since the team’s last Super Bowl run in the 2018 season.
The Patriots are bringing back Josh McDaniels, a six-time Super Bowl champion, as the offensive coordinator. So quarterback Drake Maye will have the same guy in his ear who coached Tom Brady, the greatest of all time.
On the defensive side of the ball, they went with an aggressive and fierce defensive mind in Terrell Williams, who has been coaching at the collegiate and NFL levels since 1998.
They also kept Jeremy Springer as the special teams coordinator. The special teams unit was one of the few positives for the Patriots in 2024, and it spawned the team’s only Pro Bowler in Brenden Schooler.
Along with the strong coordinator selections, the Patriots managed to land multiple high-level assistants, including Doug Marrone, Thomas Brown and Tony Dews.
Positions haven’t been confirmed (this is my guess) but Mike Vrabel’s staff is looking really solid.
OC: Josh McDaniels
QB coach: Ashton Grant
Pass game coordinator: Thomas Brown
OL: Doug Marrone / Jason Houghtaling
RB: Tony Dews
Off Ast: Riley LarkinDC: Terrell Williams
DL:…— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) January 27, 2025
Here’s what fans are saying on social media about what some are deeming an all-star coaching staff:
I’m actually really kinda hype about next seasons Patriots coaching staff so far. Possibly the most potential they’ve had in a really long time. LFG pic.twitter.com/UzwZzbILcj
— ⅃AͶᗡOͶ ᴴᵒᵖᵏⁱⁿˢ (@sadpatsfan__) January 28, 2025
The Patriots coaching staff in 2025 is awesome. Talent & experience across the board.
In addition to the anticipated acquisitions/draft picks we’ll make this offseason, the roster will naturally get a huge bump from the increased player development from proper coaching/program
— Daniel Rotman (@daniel_rotman15) January 27, 2025
Been on a flight so I’m way late to the news, but the #Patriots continue to build an impressive staff by adding Thomas Brown and Doug Marrone, both former players with experience as a head coach/head coach adjacent
Marrone has been coaching OL since the 90s, and Brown should…
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) January 27, 2025
Lots to learn and see how it all fits, but the #Patriots are building their deepest coaching staff, and perhaps best, since their last Super Bowl run in 2018.
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) January 27, 2025
You have to absolutely love the hires of Thomas Brown and Doug Marrone. 2 former head coaches are now apart of the Patriots staff, Brown coaching the TE’s and Marrone coaching the O-line. The future is looking bright in New England if we’re making good hires like these. pic.twitter.com/uhfw9fVibG
— Money Maye 💰 (@MoneyMaye10) January 27, 2025
Vrabel quietly putting together a really varied staff. Not just former Patriots/Titans but other guys who have been around the league a long time. Last year showed us how much that matters. https://t.co/Vjj7AFU9eS
— McGarvin (@PatriotsPOV) January 27, 2025
The Patriots are clearly trying to put together an experienced staff.
Will it be good? I do not know. But if it’s bad, it’ll at least be bad in a different way.
— Matt St. Jean (@mattstdream) January 27, 2025
A lot of Patriots fans said last years staff was awesome too but this time around I actually like what they’re doing.
— TCL (@TitleTalkTCL) January 27, 2025
