The start of Patriots training camp came with a new roster that included roles for the coaches.
Here's how things look for the 2021 season (alphabetical order).
Head coach: Bill Belichick
Special teams coordinator: Cam Achord
Safeties: Brian Belichick
Outside linebackers Steve Belichick
Offensive line: Carmen Bricillo
Wide receivers/kick returners: Troy Brown
Head strength and conditioning: Moses Cabrera
Tight ends/fullbacks: Nick Caley
Defensive line: DeMarcus Covington
NFL Coaching Fellowship/Defense: Ross Douglas
Running backs: Ivan Fears
Quality control/quarterbacks: Bo Hardegree
Special teams assistant: Joe Houston
Wide receivers: Mick Lombardi
Strength and conditioning assistant: Deron Mayo
Inside linebackers: Jerod Mayo
Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks: Josh McDaniels
Senior Football Advisor: Matt Patricia
Cornerbacks: Mike Pellegrino
Research and analysis/coaching: Evan Rothstein
Running backs: Vinnie Sunseri
Assistant offensive line: Billy Yates
ANALYSIS: There were not too many surprises. The biggest question may have been what Patricia's official title would be and senior football advisor would indicate he will have a lot of different roles. ... With Cole Popovich out, Yates will help Bricillo out. He seemed to be working with the defensive linemen over the spring. ... Sunseri, who did mostly special teams work a year ago, will now work with Fears and the running backs. ... Hardegree, who came from Adam Gase's staff will not jump into an assistant role right away. ... Rothstein, who came from Patricia's staff in Detroit, seems to have a role similar to Ernie Adams, who retired in the spring.