New England Patriots wide receivers coach history

Ross Douglas

Douglas is the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots since the 2023 season. Douglas' record as the team's wide receivers coach was 3-10-0, making him the second-least successful wide receivers coach in New England Patriots history.

Troy Brown

Brown is the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots since the 2021 season, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Brown in playoff games.

Mick Lombardi

Lombardi was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Lombardi in playoff games.

Joe Judge

Judge was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 2019 season. Judge's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 12-4-0, making him the third-most successful wide receivers coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Judge in playoff games.

Chad O'Shea

O'Shea was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 2009-2018 seasons, a total of ten years. O'Shea's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 123-37-0, making him the second-most successful wide receivers coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs ten times (2009-2018) and had a 16-7 record under Coach O'Shea 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. 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.

Bill O'Brien

O'Brien was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 2008 season.

Nick Caserio

Caserio was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 2007 season. Caserio's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 16-0-0, making him the most successful wide receivers coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2007) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Caserio in playoff games. 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.

Brian Daboll

Daboll was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 2002-2006 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2003-2006) and had a 9-2 record under Coach Daboll 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. 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.

Ivan Fears

Fears was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 1991-1992, 1999-2001 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Fears 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.

Steve Walters

Walters was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 1997-1998 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997-1998) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Walters in playoff games.

Charlie Weis

Weis was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 1996 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Weis 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.

Chris Palmer

Palmer was the wide receivers 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 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.

Joel Collier

Collier was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 1991-1992 seasons, a total of two years. Collier's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 8-24-0, making him the third-least successful wide receivers coach in New England Patriots history.

Dick Wood

Wood was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. Wood's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 6-26-0, making him the least successful wide receivers coach in New England Patriots history.

Harold Jackson

Jackson was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 1985-1989 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1985-1986) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Jackson 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 wide receivers 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.

Steve Endicott

Endicott was the wide receivers 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 Endicott in playoff games.

Raymond Berry

Berry was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 1978-1981 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1978) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Berry in playoff games.

Ray Perkins

Perkins was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 1974-1977 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1976) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Perkins in playoff games.

Sam Rutigliano

Rutigliano was the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots in the 1971-1973 seasons, a total of three years.

Jerry Stoltz

Stoltz was the wide receivers coach for the Boston Patriots and New England Patriots in the 1969-1972 seasons, a total of four years.


New England Patriots wide receivers coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Troy Brown 2021-2023 22-29-0 43.1% 0-1
Ross Douglas 2023 3-10-0 23.1% 0-0
Mick Lombardi 2020-2021 17-16-0 51.5% 0-1
Joe Judge 2019 12-4-0 75.0% 0-1
Chad O'Shea 2009-2018 123-37-0 76.9% 16-7
Bill O'Brien 2008 11-5-0 68.8% 0-0
Nick Caserio 2007 16-0-0 100.0% 2-1
Brian Daboll 2002-2006 59-21-0 73.8% 9-2
Ivan Fears 1991-1992, 1999-2001 32-48-0 40.0% 3-0
Steve Walters 1997-1998 19-13-0 59.4% 1-2
Chris Palmer 1993-1996 32-32-0 50.0% 2-2
Charlie Weis 1996 11-5-0 68.8% 2-1
Joel Collier 1991-1992 8-24-0 25.0% 0-0
Dick Wood 1989-1990 6-26-0 18.8% 0-0
Harold Jackson 1985-1989 44-35-0 55.7% 3-2
Les Steckel 1985-1988 39-24-0 61.9% 3-2
Steve Endicott 1982-1984 22-19-0 53.7% 0-1
Raymond Berry 1978-1981 32-32-0 50.0% 0-1
Ray Perkins 1974-1977 30-26-0 53.6% 0-1
Sam Rutigliano 1971-1973 14-28-0 33.3% 0-0
Jerry Stoltz 1969-1972 15-41-0 26.8% 0-0

New England Patriots wide receivers coach facts

  • Jerry Stoltz was the first wide receivers coach in Patriots history in 1969.
  • Chad O'Shea coached the most seasons as the Patriots's wide receivers coach at ten seasons.
  • Troy Brown and Ross Douglas is the current wide receivers coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.