Josh McDaniels Returns as Patriots Offensive Coordinator to Guide Rebuild

McDaniels, hired for a third stint, is tasked with stabilizing the Patriots' struggling offense and developing young quarterback Drake Maye.

Josh McDaniels has been rehired as the Patriots' offensive coordinator, marking his third stint in the role after previously serving from 2006-08 and 2012-21.
The Patriots' offense has struggled since McDaniels' departure, ranking near the bottom of the league for the past two seasons under three different coordinators.
McDaniels is expected to mentor second-year quarterback Drake Maye, though concerns have been raised over Maye adapting to his second offensive system in as many years.
Critics suggest McDaniels should adapt his traditionally complex offense to align with modern, quarterback-friendly systems like those of Sean McVay or Kyle Shanahan.
The Patriots are positioned to aggressively rebuild their offense, holding the No. 4 draft pick and the most salary cap space in the NFL for the 2025 offseason.