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Dante Scarnecchia Wins PFWA's Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award for Lifetime Achievement

The Patriots' long-time assistant is one of three winners of the Paul Zimmerman Award.

Former New England Patriots assistant (head-)coach Dante Scarnecchia had quite a successful career. After all, he spent 32 seasons as an NFL coach – 30 of those in New England – and, as offensive line coach, was an integral member of the franchise's first three Super Bowl winning teams.

After he retired following the 2013 season, Scarnecchia started helping the Patriots behind the scenes and currently works as an – uncredited – offensive line consultant come draft time. Due to his work with the team's scouting department, he more than likely earned his fourth Super Bowl ring in 2014.