New England Patriots defensive backfield coach history
Jim Carr
Carr was the defensive backfield coach for the New England Patriots in the 1985-1989 seasons, a total of five years. Carr's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 44-35-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backfield 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 Carr 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.
Billy Kinard
Kinard was the defensive backfield coach for the New England Patriots in the 1979-1980 seasons, a total of two years. Kinard's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 19-13-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backfield coach in New England Patriots history.
Larry Weaver
Weaver was the defensive backfield coach for the New England Patriots in the 1973-1976 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1976) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Weaver in playoff games.
Tom Fletcher
Fletcher was the defensive backfield coach for the New England Patriots in the 1971-1972 seasons, a total of two years. Fletcher's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 9-19-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backfield coach in New England Patriots history.
Bill Elias
Elias was the defensive backfield coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years. Elias' record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 6-22-0, making him the least successful defensive backfield coach in New England Patriots history.
Claude Gibson
Gibson was the defensive backfield coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1968 season. Gibson's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 4-10-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backfield coach in New England Patriots history.
Chuck Weber
Weber was the defensive backfield coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1964-1967 seasons, a total of four years.
Fred Bruney
Bruney was the defensive backfield coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1962-1963 seasons, a total of two years. Bruney's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 16-10-2, making him the most successful defensive backfield coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1963) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Bruney in playoff games.
Joe Collier
Collier was the defensive backfield coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1960-1961 seasons, a total of two years.
New England Patriots defensive backfield coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Carr | 1985-1989 | 44-35-0 | 55.7% | 3-2 |
| Billy Kinard | 1979-1980 | 19-13-0 | 59.4% | 0-0 |
| Larry Weaver | 1973-1976 | 26-30-0 | 46.4% | 0-1 |
| Tom Fletcher | 1971-1972 | 9-19-0 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Bill Elias | 1969-1970 | 6-22-0 | 21.4% | 0-0 |
| Claude Gibson | 1968 | 4-10-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Weber | 1964-1967 | 25-25-6 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Fred Bruney | 1962-1963 | 16-10-2 | 60.7% | 1-1 |
| Joe Collier | 1960-1961 | 14-13-1 | 51.8% | 0-0 |
New England Patriots defensive backfield coach facts
- Joe Collier was the first defensive backfield coach in Patriots history in 1960.
- Jim Carr coached the most seasons as the Patriots's defensive backfield coach at five seasons.
- Jim Carr was the last coach to hold the position of defensive backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1989 season.