Long-time New England Patriots running backs coach Ivan Fears is expected to retire this offseason, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
Fears first began working with the Patriots in the running backs role in 1999. He initially coached New England’s wide receivers from 1999 to 2001 and 1991 to 1992. Fears has worked with some key cogs in New England’s offense over the years, including running backs Corey Dillon, Kevin Faulk, James White and Damien Harris.
He retires with an impressive resume. New England has finished in the top 10 in offense 13 times in the last 19 seasons.