The New England Patriots continue to reorganize their coaching staff, with inside linebacker coach Dont'a Hightower and outside linebacker coach Drew Wilkins not returning for the upcoming season. Despite struggles in Hightower's debut coaching season, he received praise from Wilkins, who expressed confidence in Hightower's coaching potential. Wilkins, known for his extensive experience, will take on a different role as a defensive coordinator at the East-West Shrine Bowl. The status of other defensive coaches remains uncertain, indicating ongoing changes within the team's coaching framework.
Under Mike Vrabel, neither inside linebacker coach Dont'a Hightower nor outside linebacker coach Drew Wilkins is set to return for a second year with the team.
Wilkins brought a new flavor to New England's defense after working under Wink Martindale and will be a defensive coordinator at this year's East-West Shrine Bowl.
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