In a significant development, the New England Patriots are set to enhance their offensive coaching lineup by hiring former NFL head coaches Doug Marrone and Thomas Brown under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Marrone, who has an extensive background as a coach and analyst, is expected to fill a key role, potentially focusing on the offensive line. Brown will serve as the tight ends coach and pass game coordinator. This restructuring emphasizes a strategic effort by head coach Mike Vrabel to integrate experienced coaches within the staff for the 2025 season.
Marrone, 60, has previous experience as an NFL head coach, leading the Buffalo Bills for two seasons before coaching the Jaguars from 2016-2020. Despite his 23-43 record in Jacksonville, he did help lead the Jags to the 2017 AFC Championship Game, though they fell short against the Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
According to The Boston Globe's Nicole Yang, the Patriots are hiring a pair of former head coaches in Doug Marrone and Thomas Brown, with Brown set to serve as the team's tight ends coach and pass game coordinator.
Marrone spent this past year working with Bill O'Brien at Boston College, serving as a senior analyst for football strategy/research, showcasing his ongoing contribution to the sport.
New England already has a former NFL head coach and longtime coordinator in Josh McDaniels returning as the team's offensive coordinator, indicating a trend of experienced coaches.
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