WEEI’s Rich Keefe said the New England Patriots hiring Josh McDaniels to come back to the organization for a third stint as their offensive coordinator is less creative than hiring former Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel as head coach.

Mike Vrabel landed the "best" in the league, Detroit Lions D-line coach Terrell Williams, as New England Patriots defensive coordinator.

The New England Patriots and new head coach Mike Vrabel are expected to hire Josh McDaniels for the team's vacant offensive coordinator position, according

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reporting New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel interviewed Chicago Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown for offensive coordinator job.

Mike Vrabel is getting to work on building his coaching staff for the New England Patriots, and he reportedly is set to hire a notable offensive coordinator.

Mike Vrabel is entrusting a familiar face with the keys to the Patriots offense. Josh McDaniels is joining Vrabel’s coaching staff as New England’s offensive coordinator, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

New Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will retain special teams coach Jeremy Springer, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Before then-head coach Jerod Mayo hired him last year, Springer had been a special teams assistant with the Rams. He previously worked at Marshall, Arizona and Texas A&M.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel are hiring Josh McDaniels as the offensive coordinator. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Patriots are expected to hire McDaniels after interviewing with the team on Tuesday.

Even with Mike Vrabel's comments, Josh McDaniels is reportedly viewed as the favorite to be the New England Patriots' next offensive coordinator.

Josh McDaniels is no stranger to Boston. In 2025, he'll make his third trip to the city, taking helm of the Patriots' offense.

According to Reiss, sources around the NFL also expect former Titans strength coach Frank Piraino to join Vrabel in New England. Pieraino was the Titans strength and conditioning coach from 2019-2022. In 2023, he became Tennesse’s director of sports performance.