New England Patriots quarterbacks coach history
T.C. McCartney
McCartney is the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots since the 2024 season. McCartney's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 2-6-0, making him the third-least successful quarterbacks coach in New England Patriots history.
Bill O'Brien
O'Brien was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 2009-2011, 2023 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2009-2011) and had a 2-3 record under Coach O'Brien in playoff games. In 2011, the New England Patriots faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, lost 17-21.
Joe Judge
Judge was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 2022 season.
Josh McDaniels
McDaniels was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 2004-2008, 2012-2019, 2021 seasons, a total of fourteen years. McDaniels' record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 171-54-0, making him the second-most successful quarterbacks coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs thirteen times (2004-2007, 2012-2019, 2021) and had a 22-9 record under Coach McDaniels in playoff games. In 2004, the New England Patriots faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 24-21. In 2007, the New England Patriots faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, lost 14-17. In 2014, the New England Patriots faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 28-24. In 2016, the New England Patriots faced off against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 34-28. In 2017, the New England Patriots faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, lost 33-41. In 2018, the New England Patriots faced off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 13-3.
Jedd Fisch
Fisch was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 2020 season.
John Hufnagel
Hufnagel was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 2003 season. Hufnagel's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 14-2-0, making him the most successful quarterbacks coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Hufnagel in playoff games. In 2003, the New England Patriots faced off against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 32-29.
Charlie Weis
Weis was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Weis in playoff games. In 2001, the New England Patriots faced off against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 20-17.
Dick Rehbein
Rehbein was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 2000-2001 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Rehbein in playoff games. In 2001, the New England Patriots faced off against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 20-17.
Jack Reilly
Reilly was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Reilly in playoff games.
Carl Smith
Smith was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 1997 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1997) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
Chris Palmer
Palmer was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 1996 season. Palmer's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 11-5-0, making him the third-most successful quarterbacks coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Palmer in playoff games. In 1996, the New England Patriots faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXI and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Parcells, lost 21-35.
Jimmy Raye
Raye was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 1990 season. Raye's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful quarterbacks coach in New England Patriots history.
John Polonchek
Polonchek was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 1975-1980, 1985-1990 seasons, a total of twelve years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1976, 1978, 1985-1986) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Polonchek in playoff games. In 1985, the New England Patriots faced off against the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Raymond Berry, lost 10-46.
Les Steckel
Steckel was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 1985-1988 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1985-1986) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Steckel in playoff games. In 1985, the New England Patriots faced off against the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Raymond Berry, lost 10-46.
Lew Erber
Erber was the quarterbacks 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 Erber in playoff games.
Babe Parilli
Parilli was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 1981 season. Parilli's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 2-14-0, making him the second-least successful quarterbacks coach in New England Patriots history.
Bill Nelsen
Nelsen was the quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots in the 1973-1974 seasons, a total of two years.
New England Patriots quarterbacks coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.C. McCartney | 2024 | 2-6-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Bill O'Brien | 2009-2011, 2023 | 41-24-0 | 63.1% | 2-3 |
| Joe Judge | 2022 | 8-9-0 | 47.1% | 0-0 |
| Josh McDaniels | 2004-2008, 2012-2019, 2021 | 171-54-0 | 76.0% | 22-9 |
| Jedd Fisch | 2020 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| John Hufnagel | 2003 | 14-2-0 | 87.5% | 3-0 |
| Charlie Weis | 2001-2002 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 3-0 |
| Dick Rehbein | 2000-2001 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 3-0 |
| Jack Reilly | 1998-1999 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-1 |
| Carl Smith | 1997 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 1-1 |
| Chris Palmer | 1996 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 2-1 |
| John Polonchek | 1975-1980, 1985-1990 | 98-87-0 | 53.0% | 3-4 |
| Jimmy Raye | 1990 | 1-15-0 | 6.3% | 0-0 |
| Les Steckel | 1985-1988 | 39-24-0 | 61.9% | 3-2 |
| Lew Erber | 1982-1984 | 22-19-0 | 53.7% | 0-1 |
| Babe Parilli | 1981 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Bill Nelsen | 1973-1974 | 12-16-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
New England Patriots quarterbacks coach facts
- Bill Nelsen was the first quarterbacks coach in Patriots history in 1973.
- Josh McDaniels coached the most seasons as the Patriots's quarterbacks coach at fourteen seasons.
- T.C. McCartney is the current quarterbacks coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.