5 Things to Know About TEs Coach Brian Angelichio

3. Invests in his players

Angelichio was asked upon joining Carolina’s coaching staff if he has a proudest moment thus far during his coaching career.

While he didn’t pinpoint one specific event, Angelichio emphasized the importance of investing in players and seeing that pay off.

“I just think anytime you see a player have success and the joy that comes with seeing them excited. That gets me excited,” Angelichio said. “I’ve been blessed to be around a lot of guys who have tremendous success in this league and guys I have learned a great deal from. Whether it’s a guy becoming a Pro Bowler or a rookie free agent making contributions, just seeing them have success is where you feel like you’ve had an impact.”

4. Used to rolling with the punches

During the one season Angelichio spent in Washington, his position group faced plenty of hurdles.

Pro Bowl tight end Jordan Reed missed the entire season on Injured Reserve, and two of the team’s other tight ends, Vernon Davis and Jerome Cunningham, also suffered concussions that sidelined them.

Jeremy Sprinkle, a 2017 fifth-round pick the team asked to start 13 of 16 games finished the season with career highs of 26 catches and 241 yards.

Angelichio is used to hearing his surname mispronounced.

Contrary to what someone may expect by the spelling, the correct pronunciation is an-juh-LEEK-o.

“It’s not a name people typically get right on the first try,” Angelichio quipped.

According to the position coach, most players end up shortening his name to “Ang” conversationally.