They are trying to reunite the band.
The Patriots bring back Josh McDaniels for his third time as offensive coordinator. According to There were multiple reports on Tuesday.
After being promoted from human resources assistant, McDaniels held the same position from 2006 to 2008 and then again from 2012 to 2022.
In between, he held head coaching jobs in Denver and Las Vegas, which was his most recent job, but it ended on an ugly note as discontent between coach and players grew until he was fired in 2023. Ta.
McDaniels hasn't had much success as a head coach, but he has clearly shown he can lead an offense in an effective manner and has gotten to know new head coach Mike Vrabel.
OC was there for all eight seasons Vrabel played with the Patriots, and McDaniels won six Super Bowl rings during his time in New England.
The Patriots also interviewed Vikings assistant coach Grant Wudinski, Bears interim coach Thomas Brown and Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady.
McDaniels will play a key role in Drake Maye's development into a potential franchise quarterback.
Maye was put in a tough spot during the 2024 season when the Patriots went 4-13, but the rookie showed plenty of promise in New England after the team selected Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. was completed.
He finished the season with 2,276 yards and 15 touchdowns.
With Vrabel at the helm and McDaniels back as OC, it's unclear how he will fare in 2025, especially since the Patriots own the No. 4 overall pick in this year's draft and have plenty of money to spend in free agency. I'm intrigued by what's going on.
McDaniels will also be required to turn around an offense that ranks 31st out of 32 teams in yards per game (284.6) and third-fewest points per game (17.0).
