New England Patriots head coach history
Bill Belichick
Belichick is the head coach for the New England Patriots since the 2000 season, a total of twenty-four years. Belichick's record as the team's head coach was 266-121-0, making him the most successful head coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs eighteen times (2001, 2003-2007, 2009-2019, 2021) and had a 30-12 record under Coach Belichick in playoff games. In 2001, the New England Patriots faced off against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI. The Patriots won, 20-17. In 2003, the New England Patriots faced off against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII. The Patriots won, 32-29. In 2004, the New England Patriots faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX. The Patriots won, 24-21. In 2007, the New England Patriots faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII. The Patriots lost, 14-17. In 2011, the New England Patriots faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. The Patriots lost, 17-21. In 2014, the New England Patriots faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. The Patriots won, 28-24. In 2016, the New England Patriots faced off against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. The Patriots won, 34-28. In 2017, the New England Patriots faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII. The Patriots lost, 33-41. In 2018, the New England Patriots faced off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII. The Patriots won, 13-3.
Pete Carroll
Carroll was the head coach for the New England Patriots in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. Carroll's record as the team's head coach was 27-21-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997-1998) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Carroll in playoff games.
Bill Parcells
Parcells was the head coach for the New England Patriots in the 1993-1996 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1994, 1996) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Parcells in playoff games. In 1996, the New England Patriots faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXI. The Patriots lost, 21-35.
Dick MacPherson
MacPherson was the head coach for the New England Patriots in the 1991-1992 seasons, a total of two years. MacPherson's record as the team's head coach was 8-24-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in New England Patriots history.
Rod Rust
Rust was the head coach for the New England Patriots in the 1990 season. Rust's record as the team's head coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful head coach in New England Patriots history.
Raymond Berry
Berry was the head coach for the New England Patriots in the 1985-1989 seasons, a total of five years. Berry's record as the team's head coach was 44-35-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1985-1986) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Berry in playoff games. In 1985, the New England Patriots faced off against the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX. The Patriots lost, 10-46.
Ron Meyer
Meyer was the head coach for the New England Patriots in the 1982-1984 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Meyer in playoff games.
Ron Erhardt
Erhardt was the head coach for the New England Patriots in the 1979-1981 seasons, a total of three years.
Chuck Fairbanks
Fairbanks was the head coach for the New England Patriots in the 1973-1978 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1976, 1978) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Fairbanks in playoff games.
John Mazur
Mazur was the head coach for the New England Patriots in the 1971-1972 seasons, a total of two years.
Clive Rush
Rush was the head coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years. Rush's record as the team's head coach was 5-16-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in New England Patriots history.
Mike Holovak
Holovak was the head coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1962-1968 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1963) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Holovak in playoff games.
Lou Saban
Saban was the head coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1960-1961 seasons, a total of two years.
New England Patriots head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Belichick | 2000-2023 | 266-121-0 | 68.7% | 30-12 |
| Pete Carroll | 1997-1999 | 27-21-0 | 56.3% | 1-2 |
| Bill Parcells | 1993-1996 | 32-32-0 | 50.0% | 2-2 |
| Dick MacPherson | 1991-1992 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Rod Rust | 1990 | 1-15-0 | 6.3% | 0-0 |
| Raymond Berry | 1985-1989 | 44-35-0 | 55.7% | 3-2 |
| Ron Meyer | 1982-1984 | 18-15-0 | 54.5% | 0-1 |
| Ron Erhardt | 1979-1981 | 21-27-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Fairbanks | 1973-1978 | 46-40-0 | 53.5% | 0-2 |
| John Mazur | 1971-1972 | 8-15-0 | 34.8% | 0-0 |
| Clive Rush | 1969-1970 | 5-16-0 | 23.8% | 0-0 |
| Mike Holovak | 1962-1968 | 45-45-8 | 50.0% | 1-1 |
| Lou Saban | 1960-1961 | 7-12-0 | 36.8% | 0-0 |
New England Patriots head coach facts
- Lou Saban was the first head coach in Patriots history in 1960.
- Bill Belichick coached the most seasons as the Patriots's head coach at twenty-four seasons.
- Bill Belichick is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2000 season.