Along with the hiring of new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel came the addition of two new coordinators, as well, in offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and defensive coordinator Terrell Williams. Each coordinator went about building their new staff,

The Patriots’ new coaching staff has been finalized. Find the 19 new assistants and seven holdover coaches here.

Slater served the role of special assistant to the head coach on Jerod Mayo’s staff. It was his first coaching opportunity since retiring from the game of football. He had a historic career as one of the greatest special teams players of all time with the Patriots from 2008-2003, earning 10 Pro Bowl nominations in the process.

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With Mike Vrabel making sweeping changes to his coaching staff, it appears one longtime Patriots legend won't return to the staff next season.

The Patriots have hired their fourth former offensive coordinator to Mike Vrabel's staff, and a Pats legend is leaving the organization.