Former Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia was honored by the Professional Football Writers of America as one of three winners of the “Dr. Z” Award named after former SI writer Paul Zimmerman.
The award is given for lifetime achievement in the NFL for assistant coaches. This year’s group includes former Steelers and now Titans assistant Dick LeBeau and former Colts and now Cardinals assistant Tom Moore.
Zimmerman wrote for Sports Illustrated for 29 years as their lead NFL writer before several strokes left him disabled. His “Thinking Man’s Guide for Pro Football” is considered the bible for young aspiring writers covering the league.