New England Patriots head coach history
Jerod Mayo
Mayo is the head coach for the New England Patriots since the 2024 season. Mayo's record as the team's head coach was 3-12-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in New England Patriots history.
Bill Belichick
Belichick was the head coach for the New England Patriots in the 2000-2023 seasons, 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.
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 third-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerod Mayo | 2024 | 3-12-0 | 20.0% | 0-0 |
| 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.
- Jerod Mayo is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.