Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels and Patriots

Rob Gronkowski expands on Josh McDaniels recommendation for Patriots' Mike Vrabel
McDaniels' resume, which includes six total Super Bowl rings earned as an assistant and coordinator, speaks for itself.
Mike Vrabel: Josh McDaniels Is on 'Long List' of Patriots OC Targets amid NFL Rumors
Newly hired New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is still figuring out his coaching staff, but he confirmed that a familiar face is
Mike Vrabel: Josh McDaniels is on a long list of offensive coordinator candidates
New Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has confirmed that he's considering hiring Josh McDaniels as his offensive coordinator, but he says there are lots of other candidates for the job as well.
Josh McDaniels back to the Patriots? New coach Mike Vrabel could hire McKinley grad as OC
Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel were together on what came close to being regarded as the NFL's best team of all-time. They've reunited.
NFL insider: There’s ‘buzz’ Josh McDaniels could return as Patriots’ offensive coordinator
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, there's "buzz" that Josh McDaniels could return as offensive coordinator of the Patriots.
Vrabel: McDaniels is on long list of OC candidates
Mike Florio and Chris Simms spell out how the Patriots should take their time assembling the coaching staff, given how quickly they hired Mike Vrabel, and how Drake Maye is a key factor.
6 Patriots offensive coordinator candidates including (sigh) Josh McDaniels
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.
NFL rumors: Josh McDaniels' potential role on a Mike Vrabel Patriots coaching staff
“There is buzz in some coaching circles that Josh McDaniels could be a prime candidate to be Vrabel's offensive coordinator. That would be quite the nostalgia tandem, and though McDaniels is a two-time failed head coach, no one disputes his coordinator chops,” Jeremy Fowler reported.
Former NFL player highlights Josh McDaniels' future in New England post-Mike Vrabel hire
Josh McDaniels has had two failed attempts at being a head coach in the NFL. While he hasn't found success at the position, he has always been a successful offensive coordinator.
Patriots HC Mike Vrabel saying Josh McDaniels is on "long list" of OC candidates is kind of hilarious
Hey, I may just be reading tea leaves here, but the way Mike Vrabel answered a question about whether he is considering Josh McDaniels as his offensive coordinator just seems hilarious to me. The new
Josh McDaniels' return to Patriots kept alive after frontrunner promoted elsewhere
The rumored top name to be Mike Vrabel's OC with the Patriots was just promoted by the Browns, keeping the Josh McDaniels rumors going.
Mike Vrabel pours cold water on potential Patriots reunion, at least for now
The New England Patriots beelining toward hiring Mike Vrabel might've been the worst-kept secret in the NFL as the coaching ...
Rob Gronkowski Urges Patriots to Bring Back Big Name
The New England Patriots have already had a busy offseason, going through a coaching search that ended with them hiring Mike Vrabel. Now, the Patriots will need ...
Josh McDaniels could take Drake Maye to another other level, former champ says
Drake Maye is entering a pivotal Year 2 and his first full season as a starter for the New England Patriots in 2025. The rookie quarterback showed progression each week and provided the fanbase ...
Mike Vrabel sends strong message to Patriots fans waiting on rebuild
Mike Vrabel had a message for fans after being introduced as the New England Patriots head coach. Patriots fans have been ...
NFL Insider Floats Longtime Bill Belichick Assistant Returning to Patriots If Mike Vrabel Is Hired
The New England Patriots are on the verge of hiring their third head coach in as many seasons with all indications pointing ...