Trivers
06-05-2013, 12:12 PM
After Miami and Kansas City disasters, how does Brian have a job??
This article reinforces the point that any of the current articles saying "nice, fluffy things" about this Chief or that Chief...or about "how wonderful our O-Line" this or "new defense" that is purely wasted ink!
It is all about the wins and losses. Which we won't know till September!
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/does-brian-daboll-bring-england-patriots-coaching-staff-162100349.html
What Does Brian Daboll Bring to the New England Patriots Coaching Staff?
New England's Former Assistant Has Returned to Foxboro
COMMENTARY | The New England Patriots made an under-the-radar acquisition this offseason. It wasn't one reflected within the 90-man roster, though; it was reflected within the coaching staff.
It came in the form of Brian Daboll, a 38-year-old football mind who was hired by New England under the ambiguous title of "coaching assistant" in January. Yet based on Daboll's track record, his presence in Foxboro, Mass., should be anything but ambiguous.
Daboll most recently served as offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. Last season, Daboll worked inside Arrowhead Stadium under the watchful eye of former Patriots defensive coordinator -- then-Chiefs head coach -- Romeo Crennel and former Patriots vice president of player personnel -- then-Chiefs general manager -- Scott *****.
The roots beneath the Bill Belichick tree don't end there, however. Daboll, himself, logged previous work experience under the man in the hoodie.
In 2000, Daboll joined New England's staff after serving as a graduate assistant at Michigan State. It was Belichick's first season as Patriots head coach, and he tendered Daboll the position of defensive coaching assistant. By 2002, Daboll had worked himself up to wide receivers coach, a role he filled until after the 2006 season.
He never coached a 1,000-yard Patriots pass-catcher over that span, but that seems quite insignificant when you're notching Super Bowl victories. He was, after all, in charge of an assembly of receivers -- not a receiver. And his efforts with some much unheralded groups went a long way in terms of a well-rounded offensive attack.
But by 2007, Daboll's run in New England was over. He departed to become the New York Jets quarterbacks coach, and he remained in New York until after the 2008 season. At that juncture, he moved on to become the offensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns. In doing so, he was following in the footsteps of Eric Mangini, Belichick's onetime defensive confidant who had also moved on to be the head coach in Cleveland.
Although once 2011 rolled around, Daboll had left the Browns for the Miami Dolphins, where he continued serving as offensive coordinator under a defensive-minded head coach named Tony Sparano. That stint last just one year before Daboll headed out to Missouri.
Needless to say, Daboll has worn many hats for many teams as he's worked up the coaching latter.
He's been through success, assisting young Patriots wideouts like Deion Branch and David Givens in their acclimation to the NFL game, also collecting a trio of rings in the process.
Then on the other hand, he has been through struggles. Daboll accumulated just an 18-46 win-loss record as an offensive coordinator. Over that time, three of his teams finished Nos. 32, 31 and 29 in terms of points scored. If there was a silver lining to those numbers, it was in 2011 when he helped the Dolphins improve from the No. 30 ranked NFL offense to No. 20 with quarterbacks Matt Moore and Chad Henne splitting work under center.
Daboll's function with the 2013 Patriots has yet to be determined. Or at least, it hasn't been officially announced. He does not appear to be taking the offensive reins away from incumbent coordinator Josh McDaniels. But he has been working closely with revered offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia during organized team activities, according to Field Yates of ESPNBoston.com.
Is that a sign of things to come?
Wherever Daboll ends up specializing, he brings 13 years of NFL coaching experience along with him. Whether he's helping the defense, the receivers, the quarterback, the line, or just the offense in general, expect him to offer a unique perspective. Expect him to offer versatility. And expect him to feel at home.
This article reinforces the point that any of the current articles saying "nice, fluffy things" about this Chief or that Chief...or about "how wonderful our O-Line" this or "new defense" that is purely wasted ink!
It is all about the wins and losses. Which we won't know till September!
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/does-brian-daboll-bring-england-patriots-coaching-staff-162100349.html
What Does Brian Daboll Bring to the New England Patriots Coaching Staff?
New England's Former Assistant Has Returned to Foxboro
COMMENTARY | The New England Patriots made an under-the-radar acquisition this offseason. It wasn't one reflected within the 90-man roster, though; it was reflected within the coaching staff.
It came in the form of Brian Daboll, a 38-year-old football mind who was hired by New England under the ambiguous title of "coaching assistant" in January. Yet based on Daboll's track record, his presence in Foxboro, Mass., should be anything but ambiguous.
Daboll most recently served as offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. Last season, Daboll worked inside Arrowhead Stadium under the watchful eye of former Patriots defensive coordinator -- then-Chiefs head coach -- Romeo Crennel and former Patriots vice president of player personnel -- then-Chiefs general manager -- Scott *****.
The roots beneath the Bill Belichick tree don't end there, however. Daboll, himself, logged previous work experience under the man in the hoodie.
In 2000, Daboll joined New England's staff after serving as a graduate assistant at Michigan State. It was Belichick's first season as Patriots head coach, and he tendered Daboll the position of defensive coaching assistant. By 2002, Daboll had worked himself up to wide receivers coach, a role he filled until after the 2006 season.
He never coached a 1,000-yard Patriots pass-catcher over that span, but that seems quite insignificant when you're notching Super Bowl victories. He was, after all, in charge of an assembly of receivers -- not a receiver. And his efforts with some much unheralded groups went a long way in terms of a well-rounded offensive attack.
But by 2007, Daboll's run in New England was over. He departed to become the New York Jets quarterbacks coach, and he remained in New York until after the 2008 season. At that juncture, he moved on to become the offensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns. In doing so, he was following in the footsteps of Eric Mangini, Belichick's onetime defensive confidant who had also moved on to be the head coach in Cleveland.
Although once 2011 rolled around, Daboll had left the Browns for the Miami Dolphins, where he continued serving as offensive coordinator under a defensive-minded head coach named Tony Sparano. That stint last just one year before Daboll headed out to Missouri.
Needless to say, Daboll has worn many hats for many teams as he's worked up the coaching latter.
He's been through success, assisting young Patriots wideouts like Deion Branch and David Givens in their acclimation to the NFL game, also collecting a trio of rings in the process.
Then on the other hand, he has been through struggles. Daboll accumulated just an 18-46 win-loss record as an offensive coordinator. Over that time, three of his teams finished Nos. 32, 31 and 29 in terms of points scored. If there was a silver lining to those numbers, it was in 2011 when he helped the Dolphins improve from the No. 30 ranked NFL offense to No. 20 with quarterbacks Matt Moore and Chad Henne splitting work under center.
Daboll's function with the 2013 Patriots has yet to be determined. Or at least, it hasn't been officially announced. He does not appear to be taking the offensive reins away from incumbent coordinator Josh McDaniels. But he has been working closely with revered offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia during organized team activities, according to Field Yates of ESPNBoston.com.
Is that a sign of things to come?
Wherever Daboll ends up specializing, he brings 13 years of NFL coaching experience along with him. Whether he's helping the defense, the receivers, the quarterback, the line, or just the offense in general, expect him to offer a unique perspective. Expect him to offer versatility. And expect him to feel at home.