New England Patriots offensive backs coach history

Dave Atkins

Atkins was the offensive backs coach for the New England Patriots in the 1993 season. Atkins' record as the team's offensive backs coach was 5-11-0, making him the third-most successful offensive backs coach in New England Patriots history.

Tom Yewcic

Yewcic was the offensive backs coach for the New England Patriots in the 1976-1978 seasons, a total of three years. Yewcic's record as the team's offensive backs coach was 31-13-0, making him the most successful offensive backs 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 Yewcic in playoff games.

Sam Rutigliano

Rutigliano was the offensive backs coach for the New England Patriots in the 1971-1973 seasons, a total of three years. Rutigliano's record as the team's offensive backs coach was 14-28-0, making him the second-most successful offensive backs coach in New England Patriots history.


New England Patriots offensive backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Dave Atkins 1993 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Tom Yewcic 1976-1978 31-13-0 70.5% 0-2
Sam Rutigliano 1971-1973 14-28-0 33.3% 0-0

New England Patriots offensive backs coach facts

  • Sam Rutigliano was the first offensive backs coach in Patriots history in 1971.
  • Sam Rutigliano and Tom Yewcic coached the most seasons as the Patriots's offensive backs coach at three seasons.
  • Dave Atkins was the last coach to hold the position of offensive backs coach, leaving the role after the 1993 season.