"Zak deserves a lot of credit of taking over this defense and I'm really proud of those guys, I'm really happy to see [Kuhr and the staff] continue to thrive and preach the message that Vrabes is really preaching."
"Zak has been fantastic, I think that, much like players when given opportunities, coaches sometimes have the same thing. When they get more opportunity, they take advantage of it and then turn that into something else."
"He's put us in good positions every down, and it's been real cool to see him take that role on."
Zak Kuhr is being hired as the New England Patriots defensive coordinator after initially joining as the inside linebackers coach in 2025. Kuhr assumed defensive play-calling duties in Week 2 when defensive coordinator Terrell Williams was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Under Kuhr's leadership, the Patriots defense performed strongly in the playoffs and was critical to the team's unexpected run to Super Bowl LX. Williams was cleared to return and was elevated to a higher-ranking staff role, creating the defensive coordinator vacancy. Kuhr, 37, received praise from Williams, head coach Mike Vrabel and Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez for his performance and leadership. Coaching assistant Vinny DePalma is expected to be promoted to Kuhr's former inside linebackers coach position.
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