Patriots Expected to Rehire Josh McDaniels as Offensive Coordinator

The New England Patriots are expected to rehire Josh McDaniels as their offensive coordinator, marking his third tenure with the team, under the leadership of new head coach Mike Vrabel. This decision comes amid discussions over candidates like Chip Kelly, who former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson advocates for due to his successful college coaching career and modern offensive strategies. The return of McDaniels is seen as a move to provide quarterback Drake Maye with a seasoned developer who previously mentored Mac Jones to a successful rookie season. Meanwhile, Patriots special teams standout Brenden Schooler will miss the Pro Bowl due to injury and be replaced by the Steelers' Miles Killebrew. Schooler's absence marks a notable change for the Patriots, who have seen him as a key player since signing him long-term in October. Despite these developments, concerns have been raised about Vrabel not having a clear offensive coordinator choice initially, sparking debate over the team's strategic planning.