New England Patriots assistant head coach history
Joe Judge
Judge is the assistant head coach for the New England Patriots since the 2023 season. Judge's record as the team's assistant head coach was 4-13-0, making him the least successful assistant head coach in New England Patriots history.
Dante Scarnecchia
Scarnecchia was the assistant head coach for the New England Patriots in the 2000-2013 seasons, a total of fourteen years. Scarnecchia's record as the team's assistant head coach was 163-61-0, making him the most successful assistant head coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs eleven times (2001, 2003-2007, 2009-2013) and had a 18-8 record under Coach Scarnecchia 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. 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.
Carl Smith
Smith was the assistant head coach for the New England Patriots in the 1997 season. Smith's record as the team's assistant head coach was 10-6-0, making him the third-most successful assistant head coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1997) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
Bill Belichick
Belichick was the assistant head coach for the New England Patriots in the 1996 season. Belichick's record as the team's assistant head coach was 11-5-0, making him the second-most successful assistant head coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Belichick 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.
Rod Humenuik
Humenuik was the assistant head coach for the New England Patriots in the 1985-1988 seasons, a total of four years. Humenuik's record as the team's assistant head coach was 39-24-0, making him the second-least successful assistant head 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 Humenuik 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.
New England Patriots assistant head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Judge | 2023 | 4-13-0 | 23.5% | 0-0 |
| Dante Scarnecchia | 2000-2013 | 163-61-0 | 72.8% | 18-8 |
| Carl Smith | 1997 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 1-1 |
| Bill Belichick | 1996 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 2-1 |
| Rod Humenuik | 1985-1988 | 39-24-0 | 61.9% | 3-2 |
New England Patriots assistant head coach facts
- Rod Humenuik was the first assistant head coach in Patriots history in 1985.
- Dante Scarnecchia coached the most seasons as the Patriots's assistant head coach at fourteen seasons.
- Joe Judge is the current assistant head coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.