The New England Patriots’ coaching staff continues to grow, and Tiquan Underwood will be the latest addition to the group. The former NFL wideout, who spent one season with the Patriots during his active playing career, is reportedly in the process of finalizing a contract with his former club to serve as assistant wide receivers coach.
Who the 36-year-old will coach under remains to be seen, but here is a look at what the hire might mean from a big-picture perspective.
The Patriots bring another former player on board
Of New England’s now-10 external coaching hires this offseason, Underwood is the sixth who has played the game at the NFL level.