The New England Patriots have officially hired Mike Vrabel as their new head coach, and the team is now shifting its focus to building a strong coaching staff. One of the most critical positions to fill is the offensive coordinator role, and the Patriots are already making moves to find the right candidate.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is considered the favorite for the job. McDaniels has a long history with the Patriots, serving as the team’s offensive coordinator from 2006-2008 and again from 2012-2021. He worked closely with Tom Brady during his time in New England and was instrumental in the team’s success during that period.
Rapoport noted that McDaniels is still living in New England and is currently not working, making him an attractive candidate for the Patriots. Mike Vrabel, who played for the Patriots from 2001-2008, is expected to speak with McDaniels as part of the team’s search for a new offensive coordinator.
In addition to McDaniels, the Patriots are also exploring other options for the offensive coordinator position. On Tuesday, Vrabel interviewed Thomas Brown, the former interim head coach of the Chicago Bears. The team is also interested in speaking with Los Angeles Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady.
While McDaniels is considered the favorite for the job, it’s not a lock that he will be hired. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Vrabel will “hear from a lot of people” before making a decision on the offensive coordinator position. This suggests that the Patriots are taking a thorough approach to finding the right candidate for the job.
McDaniels’ experience and success with the Patriots make him an attractive candidate for the job. During his time as the team’s offensive coordinator, McDaniels helped the Patriots become one of the most potent offenses in the NFL. He worked closely with Tom Brady and helped the quarterback develop into one of the greatest players in NFL history.
If hired, McDaniels would be tasked with helping to develop rookie quarterback Drake Maye, who showed promise in his first season with the Patriots. McDaniels’ experience working with Brady and his success in developing a strong offense make him an ideal candidate to help Maye reach his full potential.
In addition to McDaniels, the Patriots are also exploring other options for the offensive coordinator position. Thomas Brown, who interviewed with Vrabel on Tuesday, has experience working as an offensive coordinator in the NFL. He served as the interim head coach of the Chicago Bears last season and has also worked as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Rams.
Marcus Brady, the passing game coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, is also a candidate for the offensive coordinator position. Brady has experience working with quarterback Justin Herbert and helped the Chargers develop a strong passing attack last season.
As the Patriots continue their search for a new offensive coordinator, it’s clear that the team is taking a thorough approach to finding the right candidate. With McDaniels, Brown, and Brady all in the mix, the Patriots have a number of strong options to choose from. Ultimately, the team will need to decide which candidate is the best fit for their offense and their quarterback, Drake Maye.
