New England Patriots commentator and former quarterback Scott Zolak says newly-hired offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels won’t force Drake Maye to run the Tom Brady-style offense.

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 a source, the Patriots interviewed Josh McDaniels for their vacant offensive coordinator job. McDaniels, 48, has never worked on the same staff as Vrabel but he was a coach in New England when the former outside linebacker played.

Josh McDaniels is back for a third run as the New England Patriots' offensive coordinator, but this time alongside Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has hired Josh McDaniels to return as the offensive coordinator in New England.

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:

Josh McDaniels is returning to New England for his third stint with the Patriots organization to reprise in his role as offensive coordinator. He was first with the team from 2001 to 2008, serving as offensive coordinator from 2006 to 2008 in addition to his role as quarterbacks coach,

Josh McDaniels is back for a third tour of duty as the Patriots' offensive coordinator, but there are a couple of big differences from his first two stints in New England.

The Patriots are bringing back Josh McDaniels for his third go-around as the offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. McDaniels held the same role from 2006-2008 after working his way up from a personnel assistant and then again from 2012 to 2022.

This marks McDaniels' third stint with the Patriots as the team's offensive coordinator. The post Patriots to reportedly hire Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator appeared first on Boston.com.

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