Speaking on the "Up & Adams" show, Rob Gronkowski explained why Josh McDaniels should be the next OC for the Patriots.

New England Patriots legendary running back James White believes former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels should return to work under Mike Vrabel. He stated his case on an episode of “The Money Down Podcast.”

The Patriots spent Tuesday interviewing Chicago Bears interim coach Thomas Brown for their vacant post, MassLive confirmed. Brown was first promoted to offensive coordinator when the Bears fired Shane Waldron, and later was named interim head coach after Matt Eberflus was let go.

After Mike Vrabel was hired as the Patriots new head coach, he said he’d turn his attention to filling out his coaching staff. One rumored candidate has been former NFL quarterback Josh McCown due to his relationship with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

Brian Hoyer, a longtime backup quarterback to Tom Brady, played under McDaniels in both New England and Las Vegas over his NFL career. The 39-year-old was recently asked if he'd have any interest in returning to the Patriots to help Maye learn the system:

The New England Patriots beelining toward hiring Mike Vrabel might've been the worst-kept secret in the NFL as the coaching carousel started to heat up. Given t

In this week’s Sunday 7, WEEI’s Nick “Fitzy” Stevens reacts to the New England Patriots’ Mike Vrabel hire, their coordinator search, a massive upcoming offseason, and the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.

Might the Patriots consider Charles London as an offensive coordinator candidate? Phil Perry reveals London's interesting connection to New England.

Kelly and Vrabel also have history. They both served as members of Bill O’Brien’s staff with the Houston Texans. Kelly rose up the ranks to offensive coordinator there and survived O’Brien’s firing but not David Culley’s a year later. Vrabel hired him in Tennessee, where he served as passing game coordinator in 2022 and OC in 2023.

The New England Patriots may be closing in on bringing back another familiar face. They hired Mike Vrabel to be their new head coach on January 12 after he played for them from 2001-08 and they might be bringing back Josh McDaniels to be their offensive coordinator.