Dante Scarnecchia was recently the subject of rumors suggesting he was assisting the New England Patriots as an advisor to offensive line coach Doug Marrone. This speculation was fueled by comments from former Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien on his podcast, where he mentioned that Scarnecchia had already met with Marrone several times.
However, Scarnecchia swiftly shut down these rumors. In a strong statement during his appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show,” he firmly denied any involvement with the team.
“That’s not true,” Scarnecchia declared, emphasizing that he is not playing any role behind the scenes. “I’m not involved over there,” he reiterated.
A respected figure in New England, Scarnecchia spent 34 seasons with the Patriots, becoming synonymous with the team’s offensive line success. In April 2023, he was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a contributor, a testament to his immense impact during his long tenure.
After retiring in 2020, Scarnecchia’s recent remarks suggest that he remains fully retired, despite the swirling rumors.
