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What Vinnie Sunseri’s departure means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots’ coaching turnover is in full swing, and running backs coach Vinnie Sunseri is the latest to depart the program. The 32-year-old, who worked with the team’s backs since 2021, will reportedly take a position at the University of Washington: Sunseri will coach defensive backs under new Huskies defensive coordinator and fellow former Patriots assistant Steve Belichick.

Let’s assess what the departure means for New England.

The Patriots need a new running backs coach

Well, duh.

Vinnie Sunseri joined the Patriots as a defensive assistant in 2020, and the following year was moved to offense to start working with the running backs — something he has done ever since.