Brian Daboll

Brian Daboll (born April 14, 1975) is an American football coach who is the tight ends coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He is a veteran professional coach, and previously served as the offensive coordinator for the NFL's Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs.

Early years

Daboll attended Saint Francis High School in Athol Springs, New York and was a letterman in football. He attended the University of Rochester and was a letterman and two-year starter in football. Daboll graduated with a degree in economics.

Coaching career

College

Daboll was hired as a restricted earnings coach by The College of William & Mary in 1997 before moving to Michigan State University as a graduate assistant from 1998 to 1999.

National Football League

Daboll began his NFL coaching career with the New England Patriots as a defensive coaching assistant in 2000 before being promoted to wide receivers coach for the Patriots in 2002. After the 2006 season, he left the Patriots to serve as the Jets' quarterbacks coach.