Josh McDaniels has served as the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots on two separate occasions, and there is speculation about a potential third stint. The likelihood of this happening hinges on the status of Bill O’Brien. Currently under contract, O’Brien’s departure from the Patriots could pave the way for McDaniels to return, with reports suggesting that McDaniels would be a top candidate for the offensive coordinator position under head coach Jerod Mayo.
O’Brien, hired as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach last offseason, faced challenges in his first year, with the team’s offense ranking poorly in points per game.
Various factors, such as injuries and a lack of offseason upgrades, contributed to the struggles. Additionally, there were reports of O’Brien facing restrictions on running his preferred offensive scheme imposed by head coach Bill Belichick.
Despite the difficulties, some argue that O’Brien deserves another opportunity to lead the offense without constraints, highlighting his coaching ability. The decision on the offensive coordinator position becomes a crucial aspect of the offseason agenda for the new head coach, Jerod Mayo, and the team’s ownership.
