The New England Patriots are full speed ahead towards a 2020 season that will look noticeably different not just because of the Coronavirus’ impact on its game-day procedures. The team will also have to move forward without two key members of its dynastic run. While quarterback Tom Brady left New England as an unrestricted free agent, long-time offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia announced his retirement from coaching.
With the 72-year-old calling it a career after 36 seasons in the NFL — 34 of which as a member of the Patriots — the organization turned to not one but two assistants to fill the void: Cole Popovich and Carmen Bricillo.