Vrabel said on sports radio WEEI that he has a "long list" and confirmed it includes former Las Vegas Raiders head coach and Patriots coordinator Josh McDaniels, who still lives in the region and last worked with the Patriots in 2021 when he worked wonders with then-rookie Mac Jones.

Under Mike Vrabel, New England’s coaching staff is going to look a whole lot different than it did in 2024. A handful of assistants already know they won’t be back, offensive coordinator interviews have begun,

A coaching journey he needed to take, and the former star linebacker uniquely suited to put a faltering franchise back on track.

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has filled out his staff, hiring longtime Bill Belichick assistant Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator

Mike Vrabel vowed to “put great people” around Drake Maye. He promised a thorough search to land the right offensive coordinator, the can’t miss coach who would take Maye to greater heights. In the end, he arrived at a familiar face.

Josh McDaniels is joining Vrabel’s coaching staff as New England’s offensive coordinator, according to multiple sources. A six-time Super Bowl champion as an assistant coach, McDaniels is best known as Bill Belichick’s longtime offensive playcaller.

Drake Maye: "I think the biggest thing is he's been a head coach, and he knows what it's like. So (I'm) excited to get up to New England and get things going."