Troy Brown’s status as a New England Patriots legend has been cemented regardless of how successful his time as an assistant coach will be. An eighth-round draft pick by the Patriots in 1993, Brown spent his entire 15-year career in New England — establishing himself as one of the most productive wide receivers and kick returners in franchise history: Brown appeared in 212 combined regular season and playoff games for the club and accumulated 12,203 all-purpose yards.
Along the way, he also helped the Patriots win their first three Super Bowls. A member of the organization’s Hall of Fame and 50th anniversary team, Brown’s nickname — “Mr.