New England Patriots tight ends coach history
Will Lawing
Lawing is the tight ends coach for the New England Patriots since the 2023 season. Lawing's record as the team's tight ends coach was 4-13-0, making him the second-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. Weis' record as the team's tight ends coach was 15-17-0, making him the third-least successful tight ends coach in New England Patriots history. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
- Will Lawing is the current tight ends coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.