Josh Boyer (born January 21, 1977)[1] is an American college and professional football coach.[2] Boyer previously coached with the New England Patriots and multiple college football teams.
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| Born: | January 27, 1977 Heath, Ohio, U.S. |
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| High school: | Heath |
| College: | Muskingum |
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| Record at Pro Football Reference | |
Coaching career
editCollege
editAfter graduating from Muskingum College,[1] where he played football as a wide receiver and defensive back, he began his coaching career in 2000 as a graduate assistant at King's College, Pennsylvania, and then served in the same capacity at the University of Dayton in 2001 and Kent State University in 2002 and 2003. In 2004, Boyer served as the defensive backs coach at Bryant University. He then served as the defensive coordinator at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 2005 before joining the New England Patriots in 2006.
New England Patriots
editBoyer joined the Patriots in 2006 as a defensive coaching assistant. He was promoted to defensive backs coach following the 2008 season. In 2012, his title was changed to cornerbacks coach.[3] Boyer won three Super Bowls and six AFC Championships with the Patriots.[4][5][6][7][8]
Miami Dolphins
editIn 2019, Boyer left the Patriots, following Brian Flores to the Miami Dolphins. He become the team's defensive pass game coordinator and cornerbacks coach.[9] In 2020, he was promoted to defensive coordinator.[10] On January 19, 2023, Miami fired him as defensive coordinator.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b "Patriots face Browns in Sunday afternoon matchup". New England Patriots. October 4, 2007. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2007.
- ^ "Josh Boyer Record, Statistics, and Category Ranks". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ Reiss, Mike (November 9, 2013). "Football journey: CBs coach Josh Boyer". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ Harrison, Jeff (February 5, 2017). "Muskingum product Boyer returns to Super Bowl as Pats' assistant coach, invites Heacock as guest". The Daily Jeffersonian. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ "Super Bowl XLIX – Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots – February 1st, 2015". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ "Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons – February 5th, 2017". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ "Super Bowl LIII – Los Angeles Rams vs. New England Patriots – February 3rd, 2019". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ "Super Bowl History". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ "Pats assistant Josh Boyer heading to Miami". NBC Sports Boston. February 8, 2019. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ Kelly, Omar (January 13, 2020). "Dolphins to promote Josh Boyer to defensive coordinator with Patrick Graham leaving to join Giants' staff". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ Louis-Jacques, Marcel (January 19, 2023). "Dolphins fire Boyer after three seasons as DC". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
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