Reports indicate that the New England Patriots, under the new leadership of head coach Mike Vrabel, are poised to hire Josh McDaniels for the vacant offensive coordinator position. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has highlighted that McDaniels recently interviewed for the role, which was considered a pressing need for the team, as noted by Fox Sports reporter Jordan Schultz who described McDaniels as a 'top target.'

Josh McDaniels brings a wealth of experience from his previous tenures with the Patriots. Over the years, he has held various roles within the organization, including personnel assistant, defensive assistant, quarterbacks coach, and offensive coordinator. In his initial stint with the Patriots from 2001 to 2008, he contributed to six Super Bowl championship teams alongside Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. Schultz further reports that McDaniels maintains his residence in Foxborough, suggesting a strong connection to the team and familiarity with its environment, which would play a significant role in his potential success.

Despite a challenging record as a head coach—accumulating a 20-33 win-loss record without playoff appearances during his time with the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders—McDaniels has consistently produced top-performing offenses during his time in New England. He has been instrumental in offenses that ranked in the top-10 for yards and points multiple times, whereas his leadership in other roles has not yielded similar results. Importantly, Vrabel regards McDaniels as an ideal candidate to foster the development of quarterback prospect Drake Maye. Considering Vrabel’s defensive background, McDaniels may have the autonomy to implement an 'aggressive but not reckless' offensive strategy, aligning with the vision laid out by the new head coach.