A former Patriots coach has landed his first gig since his mysterious departure from the team in 2023.
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USC is hiring former
New England Patriots offensive line coach
Adrian Klemm, according to
CBS Sports.
According to the LA Times, the Trojans are hiring Klemm as a defensive analyst.
The move marks Klemmās first job since his unusual departure from the Patriots organization. Klemm stepped away from the team during the 2023 season while
dealing with a āmajorā medical issue.
Klemmās leave of absence lasted through the end of the year. The circumstances of his health issue have not been reported.
Assistant offensive line coach Billy Yates took over for Klemm during that period.
That following offseason, Klemm was one of multiple assistant coaches who did not return to New England after the team parted ways with Bill Belichick.
Klemmās brief tenure as offensive line coach was marked by issues.
The Boston Herald reported that Klemm confronted Patriots director of player personnel Matt Groh āearly in the season in a loud exchange that reverberated through the organization.ā
Klemm had been a highly sought-after assistant heading into 2023. The Patriots reportedly made a strong push to hire him away from Oregon, where he had coached offensive line.
New England initially interviewed Klemm for their offensive coordinator position before
reportedly giving him a hefty āpay raiseā to pry him away from the Ducks.
Klemm started his NFL playing career as a second-round pick in 2000. He played five seasons in New England before spending with with the Packers and Raiders.