The Patriots' new staff includes multiple former head coaches with extensive league experience, such as Josh McDaniels, Doug Marrone, and Ben McAdoo, while also bringing in several of Vrabel's former coordinators and coaches from his time with the Tennessee Titans, most notably, defensive coordinator Terrell Williams.

Slater served the role of special assistant to the head coach on Jerod Mayo’s staff. It was his first coaching opportunity since retiring from the game of football. He had a historic career as one of the greatest special teams players of all time with the Patriots from 2008-2003, earning 10 Pro Bowl nominations in the process.