New England Patriots running backs coach history
Taylor Embree
Embree is the running backs coach for the New England Patriots since the 2024 season. Embree's record as the team's running backs coach was 2-6-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in New England Patriots history.
Vinnie Sunseri
Sunseri was the running backs coach for the New England Patriots in the 2021-2023 seasons, a total of three years. Sunseri's record as the team's running backs coach was 22-29-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Sunseri in playoff games.
Ivan Fears
Fears was the running backs coach for the New England Patriots in the 2002-2021 seasons, a total of twenty years. Fears' record as the team's running backs coach was 238-83-0, making him the most successful running backs coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs seventeen times (2003-2007, 2009-2019, 2021) and had a 27-12 record under Coach Fears 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. 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 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.
Troy Brown
Brown was the running backs coach for the New England Patriots in the 2020 season. Brown's record as the team's running backs coach was 7-9-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in New England Patriots history.
Charlie Weis
Weis was the running backs coach for the New England Patriots in the 1995, 2000-2001 seasons, a total of three 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.
Kirby Wilson
Wilson was the running backs coach for the New England Patriots in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997-1998) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Wilson in playoff games.
Maurice Carthon
Carthon was the running backs coach for the New England Patriots in the 1996 season. Carthon's record as the team's running backs coach was 11-5-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Carthon 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.
Mike Pope
Pope was the running backs coach for the New England Patriots in the 1994 season. Pope's record as the team's running backs coach was 10-6-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Pope in playoff games.
New England Patriots running backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Embree | 2024 | 2-6-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Vinnie Sunseri | 2021-2023 | 22-29-0 | 43.1% | 0-1 |
| Ivan Fears | 2002-2021 | 238-83-0 | 74.1% | 27-12 |
| Troy Brown | 2020 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Charlie Weis | 1995, 2000-2001 | 22-26-0 | 45.8% | 3-0 |
| Kirby Wilson | 1997-1999 | 27-21-0 | 56.3% | 1-2 |
| Maurice Carthon | 1996 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 2-1 |
| Mike Pope | 1994 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
New England Patriots running backs coach facts
- Mike Pope was the first running backs coach in Patriots history in 1994.
- Ivan Fears coached the most seasons as the Patriots's running backs coach at twenty seasons.
- Taylor Embree is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.