It’s unclear who the offensive coordinator will be for the Patriots in 2025 but Josh McDaniels has been linked to his former team. And for Rob Gronkowski — who played under McDaniels during his time in New England — he believes it would be the right move to bring McDaniels back.

Former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, a candidate to join Mike Vrabel's staff. shared his thoughts on New England's prized young QB Drake Maye before the 2024 season.

McDaniels' resume, which includes six total Super Bowl rings earned as an assistant and coordinator, speaks for itself.

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.

It doesn’t sound like Josh McDaniels is not on the short list for Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel’s next offensive coordinator.