New England Patriots defensive assistant coach history
Vinnie Sunseri
Sunseri was the defensive assistant coach for the New England Patriots in the 2020 season. Sunseri's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 7-9-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in New England Patriots history.
Brendan Daly
Daly was the defensive assistant coach for the New England Patriots in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014-2015) and had a 4-1 record under Coach Daly in playoff games. 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.
Brian Flores
Flores was the defensive assistant coach for the New England Patriots in the 2011 season. Flores' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 13-3-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Flores 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.
Patrick Graham
Graham was the defensive assistant coach for the New England Patriots in the 2010 season. Graham's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 14-2-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2010) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Graham in playoff games.
Mike Judge
Judge was the defensive assistant coach for the New England Patriots in the 2005 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Judge in playoff games.
Cory Undlin
Undlin was the defensive assistant coach for the New England Patriots in the 2004 season. Undlin's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 14-2-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Undlin 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.
Josh McDaniels
McDaniels was the defensive assistant coach for the New England Patriots in the 2002-2003 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 3-0 record under Coach McDaniels 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.
Brian Daboll
Daboll was the defensive assistant coach for the New England Patriots in the 2000-2001 seasons, a total of two years. Daboll's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 16-16-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Daboll 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.
DeWayne Walker
Walker was the defensive assistant coach for the New England Patriots in the 1998-2000 seasons, a total of three years. Walker's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 22-26-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Walker in playoff games.
Ken Clarke
Clarke was the defensive assistant coach for the New England Patriots in the 1999 season. Clarke's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in New England Patriots history.
Andre Patterson
Patterson was the defensive assistant 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 Patterson in playoff games.
Dante Scarnecchia
Scarnecchia was the defensive assistant coach for the New England Patriots in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Scarnecchia 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.
New England Patriots defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Sunseri | 2020 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Brendan Daly | 2014-2015 | 24-8-0 | 75.0% | 4-1 |
| Brian Flores | 2011 | 13-3-0 | 81.3% | 2-1 |
| Patrick Graham | 2010 | 14-2-0 | 87.5% | 0-1 |
| Mike Judge | 2005 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 1-1 |
| Cory Undlin | 2004 | 14-2-0 | 87.5% | 3-0 |
| Josh McDaniels | 2002-2003 | 23-9-0 | 71.9% | 3-0 |
| Brian Daboll | 2000-2001 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 3-0 |
| DeWayne Walker | 1998-2000 | 22-26-0 | 45.8% | 0-1 |
| Ken Clarke | 1999 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Andre Patterson | 1997 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 1-1 |
| Dante Scarnecchia | 1995-1996 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 2-1 |
New England Patriots defensive assistant coach facts
- Dante Scarnecchia was the first defensive assistant coach in Patriots history in 1995.
- DeWayne Walker coached the most seasons as the Patriots's defensive assistant coach at three seasons.
- Vinnie Sunseri was the last coach to hold the position of defensive assistant coach, leaving the role after the 2020 season.