New England Patriots safeties coach history

Brian Belichick

Belichick is the safeties coach for the New England Patriots since the 2020 season, a total of five years. Belichick's record as the team's safeties coach was 32-50-0, making him the least successful safeties coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Belichick in playoff games.

Steve Belichick

Belichick was the safeties coach for the New England Patriots in the 2016-2019 seasons, a total of four years. Belichick's record as the team's safeties coach was 50-14-0, making him the second-most successful safeties coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2016-2019) and had a 8-2 record under Coach Belichick in playoff games. 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. 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 Flores

Flores was the safeties coach for the New England Patriots in the 2012-2016 seasons, a total of five years. Flores' record as the team's safeties coach was 62-18-0, making him the third-most successful safeties coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2012-2016) and had a 9-3 record under Coach Flores 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.

Matt Patricia

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


New England Patriots safeties coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Brian Belichick 2020-2024 32-50-0 39.0% 0-1
Steve Belichick 2016-2019 50-14-0 78.1% 8-2
Brian Flores 2012-2016 62-18-0 77.5% 9-3
Matt Patricia 2011 13-3-0 81.3% 2-1

New England Patriots safeties coach facts

  • Matt Patricia was the first safeties coach in Patriots history in 2011.
  • Brian Flores and Brian Belichick coached the most seasons as the Patriots's safeties coach at five seasons.
  • Brian Belichick is the current safeties coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.