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Maye enters 2nd year in McDaniels’ offense more comfortable mentally & physically

July 25, 2026

FOXBOROUGH – Entering his second year navigating Josh McDaniels’ complex system, Drake Maye is displaying a level of comfort that comes only with experience and continuity. As we saw in Day 1 of training camp, the game is slowing down for the young signal-caller, allowing him to process installations, recognize defensive looks, and make split-second adjustments faster than before. As Maye continues to master the offense, he points to his…

5 things Josh McDaniels will do philosophically to make the Patriots offense more productive

June 20, 2025

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Josh McDaniels is back with the Patriots as offensive coordinator, and his return comes with anticipation, especially with how he will help quarterback like Drake Maye develop. McDaniels is known for adapting his scheme to personnel and using a game plan specific approach. He gets a lot of his players, especially his quarterback. Just look at what he did with Matt Cassel in 2008, Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett in…

Looking ahead to Phase 3 of the Patriots offseason program

May 27, 2025

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As the New England Patriots enter Phase 3 of their 2025 offseason program, the intensity of the practices will ramp up in the next two weeks. The Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp, marks the first real opportunity for the new coaching staff, led by Mike Vrabel, to see their new and returning players in a more competitive, albeit non-contact, setting. With a new offensive coordinator in Josh McDaniels…

Patriots staff is experienced on offense but lacks the same experience on defense

February 8, 2025

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Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports The Patriots officially announced their staff on Wednesday and while there is a good blend of experience and a diverse blend of backgrounds, the offensive side of the staff is far more experienced than the defensive side. The offensive staff features Josh McDaniels, who we all know his pedigree around here and Doug Marrone who was the former head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and has…

5 reasons why hiring Josh McDaniels is a great move

January 22, 2025

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Getty Images The Patriots have brought back a familiar face to run the offense under Mike Vrabel. Josh McDaniels is back as the team’s offensive coordinator. is a great move for a myriad of reasons. His reputation as a developer of quarterbacks is well documented and he is a terrific play designer and play caller who will put players in position to succeed. Here are five reasons why this is…

Patriots hiring Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator

January 21, 2025

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According to sources, a familiar name is returning to Foxboro. The Patriots are hiring Josh McDaniels as their new offensive coordinator under Mike Vrabel. This will McDaniels third stint as the Patriots offensive coordinator since 2006. McDaniels was the presumptive front runner after Vrabel was hired. He did not coach last season but has kept his family in the area and still has close ties to the franchise. McDaniels interviewed…

A Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels pairing would be a coup for the Patriots

January 10, 2025

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Block your eyes “Cut the Belichick Cord” crowd. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that a Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels pairing is being floated around in NFL circles. Vrabel of course interviewed with the Patriots on Thursday in Boston and is widely considered the favorite to land the job. The Patriots are scheduled to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Friday. Baring Johnson blowing them away, Vrabel could be named…

Old friends Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler fired by the Raiders

November 1, 2023

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The Las Vegas Raiders have fired former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as head coach. McDaniels lasted a season and a half in Sin City after signing a six year contract in January 2022. Ziegler, who was hired simultaneously as general manager was also let go. Ziegler was previously in the Patriots front office. McDaniels ousting is not a surprise as the team stumbled out to a 3-5 start. There…

Raiders 21, Patriots 17 – Lack of urgency, discipline & execution on offense leads to another loss

October 15, 2023

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Image courtesy of AP Photo/John Locher When you thought it couldn’t get any worse, it did. While the Patriots’ defense battled again, the offense failed to hold its end of the bargain in a familiar theme, leading to an ugly 21-17 loss. In an unimaginable scenario during any of the last 20+ years, the Patriots are now 1-5 and have more questions than answers at every level of the organization….

Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (1-4) at Las Vegas Raiders (2-3)

October 15, 2023

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Kickoff: The Patriots will look to turn their season around this afternoon when they visit old friend Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders. New England is coming off of a humiliating 34-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints at home while the Raiders will look to make it two in a row after beating the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. Here are four keys to the game….

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