New England Patriots offensive backfield coach history
Bobby Grier
Grier was the offensive backfield coach for the New England Patriots in the 1981, 1985-1992 seasons, a total of nine years. Grier's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 55-88-0, making him the third-least successful offensive 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 Grier 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.
Cleve Bryant
Bryant was the offensive backfield coach for the New England Patriots in the 1982-1984 seasons, a total of three years. Bryant's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 22-19-0, making him the most successful offensive backfield coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bryant in playoff games.
Tom Yewcic
Yewcic was the offensive backfield coach for the Boston Patriots and New England Patriots in the 1967-1968, 1979-1981 seasons, a total of five years. Yewcic's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 28-47-1, making him the second-least successful offensive backfield coach in New England Patriots history.
Ron Erhardt
Erhardt was the offensive backfield coach for the New England Patriots in the 1973-1978 seasons, a total of six years. Erhardt's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 46-40-0, making him the second-most successful offensive backfield coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1976, 1978) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Erhardt in playoff games.
John Mazur
Mazur was the offensive backfield coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years. Mazur's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 5-16-0, making him the least successful offensive backfield coach in New England Patriots history.
Mike Holovak
Holovak was the offensive backfield coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1960-1961 seasons, a total of two years. Holovak's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 14-13-1, making him the third-most successful offensive backfield coach in New England Patriots history.
New England Patriots offensive backfield coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Grier | 1981, 1985-1992 | 55-88-0 | 38.5% | 3-2 |
| Cleve Bryant | 1982-1984 | 22-19-0 | 53.7% | 0-1 |
| Tom Yewcic | 1967-1968, 1979-1981 | 28-47-1 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Ron Erhardt | 1973-1978 | 46-40-0 | 53.5% | 0-2 |
| John Mazur | 1969-1970 | 5-16-0 | 23.8% | 0-0 |
| Mike Holovak | 1960-1961 | 14-13-1 | 51.8% | 0-0 |
New England Patriots offensive backfield coach facts
- Mike Holovak was the first offensive backfield coach in Patriots history in 1960.
- Bobby Grier coached the most seasons as the Patriots's offensive backfield coach at nine seasons.
- Bobby Grier was the last coach to hold the position of offensive backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1992 season.