New England Patriots assistant running backs coach history

Cole Popovich

Popovich was the assistant running backs coach for the New England Patriots in the 2019 season. Popovich's record as the team's assistant running backs coach was 12-4-0, making him the most successful assistant running backs coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Popovich in playoff games.

Joel Collier

Collier was the assistant running backs coach for the New England Patriots in the 1991-1992 seasons, a total of two years. Collier's record as the team's assistant running backs coach was 8-24-0, making him the second-most successful assistant running backs coach in New England Patriots history.


New England Patriots assistant running backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Cole Popovich 2019 12-4-0 75.0% 0-1
Joel Collier 1991-1992 8-24-0 25.0% 0-0

New England Patriots assistant running backs coach facts

  • Joel Collier was the first assistant running backs coach in Patriots history in 1991.
  • Joel Collier coached the most seasons as the Patriots's assistant running backs coach at two seasons.
  • Cole Popovich was the last coach to hold the position of assistant running backs coach, leaving the role after the 2019 season.