Special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer is one of the few remaining coaches from the previous staff with the New England Patriots.
Coach Mike Vrabel was obviously intrigued by the success he had with the special teams unit, which ranked second in the NFL overall, according to Pro Football Focus.
However, ESPN's Mike Reiss also suggested a connection with special teams coach Chase Blackburn while with the Los Angeles Rams as a possible factor. Blackburn spent time working with Vrabel during his run with the Tennessee Titans.
Reiss wrote:
One connection that might have contributed to Vrabel's decision to retain special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer is with Los Angeles Rams special teams coach Chase Blackburn.