A coaching journey he needed to take, and the former star linebacker uniquely suited to put a faltering franchise back on track.
Brown will serve as the tight ends coach and pass game coordinator, while Marrone’s title is still to be announced.
Coach Mike Vrabel popped up on Bourne’s screen while he was chatting with fans. Initially, it seemed as if the newly-hired Patriots head coach was randomly calling in and joining in on the fun with one of his players. However, it quickly became apparent it wasn’t Vrabel on the line once the person started to talk.
The Patriots have interviewed a Chicago Bears coach for the offensive coordinator job, a source confirmed to MassLive
Mike Vrabel continues to build his Patriots staff, and a pair of interesting names have emerged on Monday as that process continues.
Brown began last season as the Bears' passing-game coordinator before moving up to offensive coordinator and interim head coach.
The Detroit Lions lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears this week, and are bracing to lose defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to a head coaching gig as well.
Two weeks after the New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel to be their 16th head coach in franchise history, their coaching staff appears to be close to full. On Monday, MassLive's Mark Daniels reported that Thomas Brown and Jason Houghtaling are joining Vrabel's staff for the 2025 season.
After a 5-12, last-place season that included 10 consecutive losses and the in-season firings of coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, the Chicago Bears embarked on a wide-ranging search to hire the franchise’s next head coach.
The Patriots currently have Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator and Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator. The offensive staff also includes Ashton Grant, who has experience with quarterbacks, and Tony Dews, a running backs coach. The defensive staff includes Zak Kurh, Clint McMillan and Kevin Richardson.
Mike Vrabel continues to add veteran coaches to his Patriots staff, reportedly hiring Doug Marrone to fill an unspecified role in New England.