New England Patriots offensive coordinator history

Bill O'Brien

O'Brien is the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots since the 2011 season, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 2-1 record under Coach O'Brien 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.

Josh McDaniels

McDaniels was the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots in the 2006-2008, 2012-2021 seasons, a total of thirteen years. McDaniels' record as the team's offensive coordinator was 154-55-0, making him the most successful offensive coordinator in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs eleven times (2006-2007, 2012-2019, 2021) and had a 18-8 record under Coach McDaniels in playoff games. 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 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. 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.

Charlie Weis

Weis was the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots in the 2000-2004 seasons, a total of five years. Weis' record as the team's offensive coordinator was 53-27-0, making him the second-most successful offensive coordinator in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2001, 2003-2004) and had a 9-0 record under Coach Weis 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.

Ernie Zampese

Zampese was the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Zampese in playoff games.

Larry Kennan

Kennan was the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots in the 1997 season. Kennan's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 10-6-0, making him the third-most successful offensive coordinator in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1997) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Kennan in playoff games.

Ray Perkins

Perkins was the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots in the 1993-1996 seasons, a total of four years. Perkins' record as the team's offensive coordinator was 32-32-0, making him the third-least successful offensive coordinator in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1994, 1996) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Perkins 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.

Dick Coury

Coury was the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots in the 1991-1992 seasons, a total of two years. Coury's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 8-24-0, making him the second-least successful offensive coordinator in New England Patriots history.

Jimmy Raye

Raye was the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots in the 1990 season. Raye's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 1-15-0, making him the least successful offensive coordinator in New England Patriots history.

Lew Erber

Erber was the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots in the 1982-1984 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Erber in playoff games.


New England Patriots offensive coordinator record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Bill O'Brien 2011, 2023 17-16-0 51.5% 2-1
Josh McDaniels 2006-2008, 2012-2021 154-55-0 73.7% 18-8
Charlie Weis 2000-2004 53-27-0 66.3% 9-0
Ernie Zampese 1998-1999 17-15-0 53.1% 0-1
Larry Kennan 1997 10-6-0 62.5% 1-1
Ray Perkins 1993-1996 32-32-0 50.0% 2-2
Dick Coury 1991-1992 8-24-0 25.0% 0-0
Jimmy Raye 1990 1-15-0 6.3% 0-0
Lew Erber 1982-1984 22-19-0 53.7% 0-1

New England Patriots offensive coordinator facts

  • Lew Erber was the first offensive coordinator in Patriots history in 1982.
  • Josh McDaniels coached the most seasons as the Patriots's offensive coordinator at thirteen seasons.
  • Bill O'Brien is the current offensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2011 season.