Scarnecchia

Share this page

PatsFanLisa

PatsFanLisa

No filter
Joined
Oct 9, 2007
Messages
24,542
Reaction score
4,520
Points
113
Location
Sharon
Mike Reiss is reporting that he's close to a deal to come back. Hope it works out.
 
The New England Patriots have an opening for an offensive line coach, and they have been in discussions with longtime assistant Dante Scarnecchia about coming out of retirement to fill the void, according to league sources.

While Scarnecchia retired after the 2013 season, he has remained around the team, primarily helping with evaluations of college offensive linemen entering the NFL. Scarnecchia's willingness to discuss a return to the coaching staff in 2016 is an indication that his retirement from coaching might be short-lived, as one source said that it would be a surprise at this point if he isn’t back on the Patriots sideline for next season.

Scarnecchia had retired after 32 seasons in the NFL, 30 of which came in New England (1982-88; 1991-2013). He coached the offensive line for his final 15 seasons in New England.

“Dante Scarnecchia is a Patriot and NFL legend who defied the phrase ‘not for long’,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said at the time of his retirement. “In an industry of constant change, Dante remained a fixture here for the simple reason that he helped every player reach his highest potential, regardless of who he was, how he was acquired, or how much raw talent he had. In whatever category a coach can be assessed -- evaluator, teacher, motivator, problem-solver, disciplinarian, team player, winner -- Dante is as good as it gets.”

Scarnecchia, who turns 68 on Feb. 14, earned the 2015 Paul "Dr. Z" Zimmerman Award by the Professional Football Writers of America. The award is given for lifetime achievement as an assistant coach.

The Patriots hired Dave DeGuglielmo to replace Scarnecchia in 2014, but when DeGuglielmo’s contract expired after the 2015 season, it wasn’t renewed. DeGuglielmo has since been hired by the San Diego Chargers as assistant offensive line coach.


-BSPN
 
Yes, but with a caveat. They need to designate a successor who will work him and learn his ways. Scar is not a youngster anymore and they can't depend on him being there forever.
 
Have to say, 68 is nothing these days. I'm assuming (hoping) he's realised retirement isn't for him and he's itching to get back. And he should play his hand. There's nobody better so negotiate a kick ass contract for yourself Scar.
 
bideau said:
Yes, but with a caveat. They need to designate a successor who will work him and learn his ways. Scar is not a youngster anymore and they can't depend on him being there forever.
Click to expand...

Exactly my thoughts.
 
bideau said:
Yes, but with a caveat. They need to designate a successor who will work him and learn his ways. Scar is not a youngster anymore and they can't depend on him being there forever.
Click to expand...

I thought I read that Brian Daboll shadowed Dante during his last season. With intentions of taking over when Dante retired, just as you say. Why the Pats went with Elmo instead, I have no idea.
 
This is the best news since the AFCCG. Although I have to say, after watching Denver last night, I am not sure our Oline was that bad. Denver D was one of a kind. Still, I want Scar back!
 
It never ends with NE, they are constantly looking for ways to get back to the big game. I hope Scar returns and gets this offensive line straightened out, it's probably NE's only weakness plus TB isn't going to play forever.
 
This sort of feels like that moment in the heist movie when they drag the old pro back for one last job. On the one hand, I love Scar. On the other, I sort of want him to enjoy his retirement in peace.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top