The coaching staff

Coaches seem to be raising their hands from all over to have a chance to reconnect with Vrabel in Foxboro. I'd say that speaks volumes about Vrabel as a leader.
 
And we have the Bears OC, Thomas Brown is now joining the Patriots as TE coach and Pass Coordinator.

This is insane how fast Vrabes is moving and the quality he is bringing in, And he doesn't seem to have to do much persuading; they all seem to really want to join him here.

Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots hiring Thomas Brown in assistant coach role​

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Bears interim Thomas Brown interviewed by Patriots for offensive coordinator
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The New England Patriots are hiring Thomas Brown as their tight ends coach and pass game coordinator, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Brown reportedly impressed new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel in an offensive coordinator interview and will now be joining the staff.

Brown most recently served as the Chicago Bears’ interim coach. The Bears initially hired Brown in January 2024 to be their passing game coordinator. However, after Shane Waldron was fired, Brown was promoted to offensive coordinator on Nov. 12.


Brown’s climb up the organization’s ladder didn’t stop there, either. Just 17 days later, Brown was named the Bears’ interim head coach after the organization fired head coach Matt Eberflus. Under Eberflus, the Bears went 4-8 in their first 12 games of the season.

The Bears’ record didn’t see much improvement, even after Brown took over. The team went 1-4 under Thomas Brown but did defeat rival Green Bay Packers in the regular-season finale.

Despite the win, the Bears opted to go in a different direction this offseason, hiring former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be their next head coach. The decision freed Thomas to search for other job opportunities and ultimately land on Vrabel’s staff.

Brown has also coached for the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams. At the collegiate level, Brown has coaching experience with programs such as South Carolina, Wisconsin and Miami.

Thomas Brown will likely play a large role in quarterback Drake Maye‘s development. After Brown took over play-calling duties for the Bears, rookie QB Caleb Williams made improvements in each of the following categories: QBR, completion percentage, yards per attempt and touchdown-to-interception ratio.

Maye finished the 2024 campaign with 2,276 passing yards and 15 touchdowns compared to 10 interceptions. With Vrabel taking the reins, Maye is expected to become the face of the Patriots moving forward.

If all goes well, Thomas Brown and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will play a large part in Maye’s success. Vrabel discussed his decision to hire McDaniels last week.

“When you talk about Josh, I think schematically and the way he teaches the quarterback. The versatility of the offense and the base foundation of the offense. His growth in that offense, trying to put conflict on the defense and the way he structures a gameplan, having gone against him and seen the system here as a player,” Vrabel said.

“It has evolved and there is a lot more to it than that. I know from our conversations that he’s worked hard and studied, visited and met with people, and we’re going to continue to add things that we feel helps our p
 
Yeah this is pretty big too. The Patriots have never had a passing game coordinator and Vrabel is modernizing the staff and bringing a lot of great coaches in with multiple ideas. Some of these offensive hires might have a big influence in helping Josh to shape what the offense is going to be.
 
And we have the Bears OC, Thomas Brown is now joining the Patriots as TE coach and Pass Coordinator.

This is insane how fast Vrabes is moving and the quality he is bringing in, And he doesn't seem to have to do much persuading; they all seem to really want to join him here.

Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots hiring Thomas Brown in assistant coach role​

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Bears interim Thomas Brown interviewed by Patriots for offensive coordinator
© Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images
The New England Patriots are hiring Thomas Brown as their tight ends coach and pass game coordinator, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Brown reportedly impressed new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel in an offensive coordinator interview and will now be joining the staff.

Brown most recently served as the Chicago Bears’ interim coach. The Bears initially hired Brown in January 2024 to be their passing game coordinator. However, after Shane Waldron was fired, Brown was promoted to offensive coordinator on Nov. 12.


Brown’s climb up the organization’s ladder didn’t stop there, either. Just 17 days later, Brown was named the Bears’ interim head coach after the organization fired head coach Matt Eberflus. Under Eberflus, the Bears went 4-8 in their first 12 games of the season.

The Bears’ record didn’t see much improvement, even after Brown took over. The team went 1-4 under Thomas Brown but did defeat rival Green Bay Packers in the regular-season finale.

Despite the win, the Bears opted to go in a different direction this offseason, hiring former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be their next head coach. The decision freed Thomas to search for other job opportunities and ultimately land on Vrabel’s staff.

Brown has also coached for the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams. At the collegiate level, Brown has coaching experience with programs such as South Carolina, Wisconsin and Miami.

Thomas Brown will likely play a large role in quarterback Drake Maye‘s development. After Brown took over play-calling duties for the Bears, rookie QB Caleb Williams made improvements in each of the following categories: QBR, completion percentage, yards per attempt and touchdown-to-interception ratio.

Maye finished the 2024 campaign with 2,276 passing yards and 15 touchdowns compared to 10 interceptions. With Vrabel taking the reins, Maye is expected to become the face of the Patriots moving forward.

If all goes well, Thomas Brown and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will play a large part in Maye’s success. Vrabel discussed his decision to hire McDaniels last week.

“When you talk about Josh, I think schematically and the way he teaches the quarterback. The versatility of the offense and the base foundation of the offense. His growth in that offense, trying to put conflict on the defense and the way he structures a gameplan, having gone against him and seen the system here as a player,” Vrabel said.

“It has evolved and there is a lot more to it than that. I know from our conversations that he’s worked hard and studied, visited and met with people, and we’re going to continue to add things that we feel helps our p

Brown will bring the new West Coast/Air Coryell/College hybrid offense similar to Ben Johnson's, McVay's and Shanahan's to the Patriots. I hope McD and Brown can work with synergy.
We know McD can develop QBs.
 
Awesome. That makes it four coaches on staff with HC experience. Talk about a complete 180 turn.
If you add up all the coaches years with HC experience , Does it equal the guy we had just 2 years ago ? :unsure: :jester:
I do really like the fact Vrabel isn't afraid to bring in others with experience .
 
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I mean, I loved him as a player, but the linebackers took a huge step backwards this year.
It's like when Troy Brown was coaching the WRs.
True, just thought he'd develop into a leader of those dudes, but maybe he's too raw. I'm sure Vrabel will have a better plan than my nostalgia. lol
 
Only thing about all these offensive coaches coming in, I hope there are not too many voices in Drake's ear. He'll have Josh, which, to me, almost sounds like it would be enough, looking at Josh's excellent track record working wth QBs. But he was now has Ashton Grant as the QB coach and now Brown as the passing coordinator.

They will really need to unify the message and the coaching. As chevss said, synergy is the key.

Interesting that Ahton Grant is a NE guy born and bread. Born in Manchester, Connecticut and went to school at Assumption in Wuss-tah.
 
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