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Top 10 New England Patriots Coordinators of All-Time

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Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia on the sideline against the Chicago Bears in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Bears 23-22. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia on the sideline against the Chicago Bears in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Bears 23-22. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 1, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel walks onto the practice field during Houston Texans training camp at Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 1, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel walks onto the practice field during Houston Texans training camp at Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Matt Patricia, Defensive Coordinator, 2012-Present

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Current defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has aimed to remold the Patriots as a defensive team. He’s found success, and will be a head coach candidate again this offseason. The aeronautical engineer has never finished below 4th in points allowed while in New England. He joined Belichick’s staff in 2004 as an offensive assistant. In 2006, Patricia swapped over to defense to lead the linebackers. He then became the safeties coach before assuming DC duties.

2. Romeo Crennel, Defensive Coordinator, 2001-2004

It is no question that defense won the Patriots their first three titles. Romeo Crennel was just as responsible for the strong D as Bill Belichick. Crennel, 69, continues coaching to this day as the Texans DC. He began his career in 1970 as a graduate assistant at Western Kentucky. His head coaching stints in Cleveland and Kansas City fell flat, but Crennel is still one of the most respected defensive minds in the game.

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