Patriots Hiring Offensive Line Coach; Mayo's Staff Complete?
While the New England Patriots' post-Bill Belichick front office takes shape under new general manager Eliot Wolf, head coach Jerod Mayo's staff is also close to being finalized after a flurry of hirings.
After bringing on quarterbacks coach T.C. McCartney earlier Wednesday, the Patriots are also reportedly are switching targets and hiring Scott Peters as their offensive line coach. New England had thought be seeking Seattle Seahawks' assistant Andy Dickerson for the job, but according to several reports are now instead hiring Peters.
Offensive line woes plagued the Pats this season and was the main culprit in an anemic offense that finished tied for last in the NFL in points and led to a 4-13 record.
The additions of McCartney and Peters would fill out the biggest remaining vacancies on Mayo's new staff. He is taking over for Belichick, who departed the organization Jan. 11 after 24 years.
Peters is a former fourth-round draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles who played seven years in the NFL. Since 2020 he has served on the Cleveland Browns' staff, working under new Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt and alongside long-time offensive line guru Bill Callahan.
A look at Mayo's recent staff hirings:
Offensive Coordinator: Alex Van Pelt
Defensive Coordinator: DeMarcus Covington
Special Teams Coordinator: Jeremy Springer
Offensive Assistant: Ben McAdoo
QBs: T.C. McCartney
OL: Scott Peters
DL: Jerry Montgomery
In Wolf's front office, he will have control over the 53-man roster while working closely with Mayo. The Pats also hired Alonzo Highsmith to their personnel department Wednesday. Meanwhile, Matt Groh, who has the director of player personnel title, is expected to run college scouting and senior personnel executive Pat Stewart is also set for a leading role.
