New England Patriots tight ends coach history

Bob Bicknell

Bicknell is the tight ends coach for the New England Patriots since the 2024 season. Bicknell's record as the team's tight ends coach was 3-12-0, making him the second-least successful tight ends coach in New England Patriots history.

Will Lawing

Lawing was the tight ends coach for the New England Patriots in the 2023 season. Lawing's record as the team's tight ends coach was 4-13-0, making him the third-least successful tight ends coach in New England Patriots history.

Nick Caley

Caley was the tight ends coach for the New England Patriots in the 2017-2022 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2017-2019, 2021) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Caley in playoff games. 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.

Brian Daboll

Daboll was the tight ends coach for the New England Patriots in the 2014-2016 seasons, a total of three years. Daboll's record as the team's tight ends coach was 38-10-0, making him the second-most successful tight ends coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2014-2016) and had a 7-1 record under Coach Daboll 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. 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.

George Godsey

Godsey was the tight ends coach for the New England Patriots in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2012-2013) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Godsey in playoff games.

Brian Ferentz

Ferentz was the tight ends coach for the New England Patriots in the 2011 season. Ferentz's record as the team's tight ends coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful tight ends coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Ferentz 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.

Shane Waldron

Waldron was the tight ends coach for the New England Patriots in the 2009 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Waldron in playoff games.

Pete Mangurian

Mangurian was the tight ends coach for the New England Patriots in the 2005-2008 seasons, a total of four years. Mangurian's record as the team's tight ends coach was 49-15-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2005-2007) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Mangurian 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.

Jeff Davidson

Davidson was the tight ends coach for the New England Patriots in the 1997, 2002-2004 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1997, 2003-2004) and had a 7-1 record under Coach Davidson 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.

Carl Smith

Smith was the tight ends 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 Smith in playoff games.

Mike Pope

Pope was the tight ends 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 Pope 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.

Charlie Weis

Weis was the tight ends coach for the New England Patriots in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Weis in playoff games.

Dante Scarnecchia

Scarnecchia was the tight ends coach for the New England Patriots in the 1982-1988, 1991-1992 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1982, 1985-1986) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Scarnecchia 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 Crosby

Crosby was the tight ends coach for the New England Patriots in the 1990 season. Crosby's record as the team's tight ends coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful tight ends coach in New England Patriots history.


New England Patriots tight ends coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Bob Bicknell 2024 3-12-0 20.0% 0-0
Will Lawing 2023 4-13-0 23.5% 0-0
Nick Caley 2017-2022 61-37-0 62.2% 5-3
Brian Daboll 2014-2016 38-10-0 79.2% 7-1
George Godsey 2012-2013 24-8-0 75.0% 2-2
Brian Ferentz 2011 13-3-0 81.3% 2-1
Shane Waldron 2009 10-6-0 62.5% 0-1
Pete Mangurian 2005-2008 49-15-0 76.6% 5-3
Jeff Davidson 1997, 2002-2004 47-17-0 73.4% 7-1
Carl Smith 1998-1999 17-15-0 53.1% 0-1
Mike Pope 1995-1996 17-15-0 53.1% 2-1
Charlie Weis 1993-1994 15-17-0 46.9% 0-1
Dante Scarnecchia 1982-1988, 1991-1992 69-67-0 50.7% 3-3
Steve Crosby 1990 1-15-0 6.3% 0-0

New England Patriots tight ends coach facts

  • Dante Scarnecchia was the first tight ends coach in Patriots history in 1982.
  • Dante Scarnecchia coached the most seasons as the Patriots's tight ends coach at nine seasons.
  • Bob Bicknell is the current tight ends coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.