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Tom Quinn

b. 1968

American football coach (born 1968)

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Born 1968. Tom Quinn is an American american football player.

Tom Quinn (born January 27, 1968) is an American football coach who is currently the assistant special teams coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He previously spent 11 years as the special teams coordinator for the New York Giants, where he was a part of two Super Bowl-winning teams.

Career New York Giants (2006–2021) Quinn was hired by the Giants to serve as their assistant special teams coach under Mike Sweatman for the 2006 season. After one season, he was promoted to special teams coach. In 2007, Lawrence Tynes kicked a game-winning 47-yard field goal in overtime to send the Giants to Super Bowl XLII, as they defeated the Green Bay Packers 23–20. In 2011, Tynes again kicked a game-winning field goal in overtime, as his 31-yard kick sent the Giants to Super Bowl XLVI, as they defeated the San Francisco 49ers. During his tenure as special teams coach, the Giants have seen mixed results. His first season saw the Giants rank 11th in special teams. Since then, they have ranked near the middle or bottom of the league in each season.

Following the 2017 season, Quinn was fired by the Giants, however, he was re-hired as Assistant Special Teams Coach under Thomas McGaughey after the latter was diagnosed with cancer.

Following the 2021 season, Quinn was again relieved of duties by new head coach Brian Daboll.

Tennessee Titans (2023) On March 21, 2023, the Tennessee Titans hired Quinn as the Titans' assistant special teams coach. On December 4, 2023, Quinn became the special teams coordinator for the Titans after Vrabel fired coordinator Craig Aukerman. The team finished 21st in the league that season.

New England Patriots (2024–present) On February 19, 2024, Quinn was hired by the New England Patriots as their assistant special teams coach.

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Foothill High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tom Quinn?

American football coach (born 1968)

When was Tom Quinn born?

Tom Quinn was born on 27 January 1968.

What is Tom Quinn's occupation?

Tom Quinn is an american football player.

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Tom Quinn is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Quinn

· Wikidata: Q14950989

· DBpedia: Tom Quinn (American football)

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