After weeks of speculation with respect to his future, clarity arrived in the case of Adrian Klemm. The Oregon associate head coach will not stay in Eugene as previously expected. He will instead join the Patriots staff, reports ESPN’s Pete Thamel (via Twitter).
The former Patriots O-lineman was linked to a New England return earlier in the offseason, one in which Bill O’Brien was hired as the team's offensive coordinator. That move came as little surprise given his ties to head coach Bill Belichick and his experience as a play-caller relative to Matt Patricia and Joe Judge, the much-maligned tandem that took on a large role in crafting the Patriots’ underwhelming offense in 2022.
Not surprisingly, Thamel notes that Klemm is set to receive a raise upon his return to an NFL sideline. Prior to his stint in Oregon – where the Ducks allowed the fewest sacks in the country this season – Klemm served as the Steelers O-line coach. His arrival will likely see Patricia take on a lesser role within that position group or a different title altogether if he is retained for 2023.
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