Patriots assistant Troy Brown to work with running backs in 2020

After a disappointing 2018 season for receivers, former Patriots wide receiver Troy Brown was brought in as an unofficial assistant to help assist Joe Judge at the position.

Judge split double duty between the special teams and the receiving corps before leaving to become the head coach of the Giants. Judge had replaced Chad O'shea who had previously left to take a great position in Miami.

Instead of promoting Brown to receivers coach, the Patriots opted to being in Michael Lombardi. Lombardi has floated around the Patriots coaching staff.

The Patriots will be having Brown work with Ivan Fears to learn the running back position. Sony Michel has had issues in the passing game, so maybe Brown's experience from last season can translate into Michel finally becoming the dueling threat he was expected to be.

Brown was a former iron man for the Patriots, playing all three phases. Brown signed with the team in 1993, he was part of the 1996 AFC championship team and also was part of the three Superbowl victories. 

If that is not enough, Belichick spoke highly of Brown in 2019. Here is what the hoodie said about Brown.

“He’s got a lot of experience in professional football with the Patriots, and as a Patriot, as a returner, and he’s a good addition. He’s got a solid role and he helps us in a lot of different ways.”

With everything Brown knows about football, any help he can give the Patriots is needed. The Patriots have been a revolving door with their coaching staff. Coaches are leaving to further their career.  Hopefully, other players will follow suit and return home to Foxborough.