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New England Patriots defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr is on an upward trajectory in his coaching career that may lead to a higher position down the line.
According to Pro Football Focus’ Bradley Locker, Kuhr is one of 15 coaches in line to emerge as a head coaching candidate in the coming offseason.
”Kuhr’s defense was especially suffocating in the postseason, permitting only three touchdowns on 49 drives courtesy of a staggering 50.3% pressure rate and a 43.5% blitz rate,” Locker said. “If New England can sustain that kind of dominant defense in 2026 with some new faces — and improve its defensive line play — then the 38-year-old Kuhr might be poised for a leap.”
Kuhr took over for Terrell Williams as the stand-in defensive coordinator last season and helped the Patriots reach the Super Bowl. He had the Patriots’ defense clicking in all three phases of the field, with a strong front four, active linebacker unit and a daunting secondary.
As a result of his coaching on the year, Kuhr is likely to be sought after as a head coach with his defensive acumen being a major draw for teams looking for a new coach to also implement a winning culture within their franchise.
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According to Pro Football Focus’ Bradley Locker, Kuhr is one of 15 coaches in line to emerge as a head coaching candidate in the coming offseason.
”Kuhr’s defense was especially suffocating in the postseason, permitting only three touchdowns on 49 drives courtesy of a staggering 50.3% pressure rate and a 43.5% blitz rate,” Locker said. “If New England can sustain that kind of dominant defense in 2026 with some new faces — and improve its defensive line play — then the 38-year-old Kuhr might be poised for a leap.”
Kuhr took over for Terrell Williams as the stand-in defensive coordinator last season and helped the Patriots reach the Super Bowl. He had the Patriots’ defense clicking in all three phases of the field, with a strong front four, active linebacker unit and a daunting secondary.
As a result of his coaching on the year, Kuhr is likely to be sought after as a head coach with his defensive acumen being a major draw for teams looking for a new coach to also implement a winning culture within their franchise.
Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Fast-rising Patriots coach viewed as top-15 head coach candidate
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