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Patriots are no strangers to coaching staff turnover, but 2022 is still unique

Through 22 years under Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots’ coaching staff has seen quite a bit of change. In fact, only one member of his original staff remains with the team to this day: running backs coach Ivan Fears, who actually predates the Belichick era in New England.

However, the 67-year-old is nearing the end of his career. Fears is expected to announce his retirement this offseason, which will create another opening the Patriots will have to fill over the coming months: Fears will become the fifth offensive assistant to leave the organization since January.