Did Chuck Fairbanks coach at New England Patriots?

Answer 1

Chuck Fairbanks was the coach of the New England Patriots from 1973 - 1978. During this period, the Patriots went 46-40.

At the end of the 1978 season, Fairbanks was suspended by Billy Sullivan for a single game. The suspension was caused by Fairbanks agreeing in principal to become the University of Colorado's head coach in 1979. Fairbanks was replaced by co-head coaches Ron Erhart and Hank Bullock. Fairbanks left the Patriots organization after 1978, and Erhart became the Patriots head coach.

1973: Record 5-9; Div Rank 3rd
1974: Record 7-7; Div Rank 3rd
1975: Record 3-11; Div Rank 4th
1976: Record 11-3; Div Rank 1st
1977: Record 9-5; Div Rank 3rd
1978: Record 11-5; Div Rank 1st