Josh Boyer is in his first season as cornerbacks coach on Head Coach Bill Belichick's staff after three seasons as defensive backs coach. Boyer joined the Patriots as a coaching assistant in 2006, serving in that role for three seasons.
COACHING
Josh Boyer is in his first season as cornerbacks coach on Head Coach Bill Belichick's staff after three seasons as defensive backs coach. Boyer joined the Patriots as a coaching assistant in 2006, serving in that role for three seasons.
In 2011, Boyer coached a defensive backfield that helped the Patriots lead the AFC in turnover differential (+17), was tied for third in the NFL in total take-aways (34) and tied for second in the NFL in interceptions (23).
Under his guidance in 2011, Kyle Arrington tied for the NFL lead with seven interceptions. The 2011 season was the second consecutive years Patriots defensive back finished in the top two in the NFL in interceptions.
Boyer began his coaching career in 2000 as an assistant coach at King's College (Pa.). He served as a graduate assistant at the University of Dayton (2001) and Kent State (2002-2003) before becoming defensive backs coach at Bryant University in 2004. In 2005, he served as defensive coordinator for the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
PLAYING
Boyer was a four-year starter at Muskingum College (Ohio) from 1996-99, playing wide receiver for three years before switching to defensive back as a senior. He was named All- Ohio Athletic Conference as a senior defensive back in 1999.
PERSONAL
Boyer is a native of Heath, Ohio. He was a two-time Academic All-Conference selection at Muskingum. He graduated in 2000 with a degree in physical education and health.
