Tom Brady's Former Backup Quarterback Hints at Potential Return to Patriots
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:

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Rob Gronkowski: Patriots hiring Josh McDaniels would bring Drake Maye to ‘another level’
Josh McDaniels could take Drake Maye to another level, former champ says
Josh McDaniels back to the Patriots? New coach Mike Vrabel could hire McKinley grad as OC
OC candidate connected to Drake Maye won’t come to Patriots
After Mike Vrabel was hired as the Patriots new head coach, he said he’d turn his attention to filling out his coaching staff. One rumored candidate has been former NFL quarterback Josh McCown due to his relationship with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.
Patriots Super Bowl legend shares honest opinion of Josh McDaniels as OC
New England Patriots legendary running back James White believes former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels should return to work under Mike Vrabel. He stated his case on an episode of “The Money Down Podcast.”
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Patriots HC Mike Vrabel saying Josh McDaniels is on "long list" of OC candidates is kind of hilarious
It doesn’t sound like Josh McDaniels is not on the short list for Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel’s next offensive coordinator.
The list of potential Patriots offensive coordinator candidates is intriguing
Vrabel has said he doesn’t have a timeline for the coordinator search, though interviews will likely start in the coming week.
Asked about Drake Maye, Josh McDaniels says ‘there’s no shortcut’ for a QB’s progression
Former NFL coach Josh McDaniels gave insight on developing quarterbacks on former wide receiver Julian Edelman’s ‘Games with Names’ podcast.
Mike Vrabel pours cold water on potential Patriots reunion, at least for now
The New England Patriots beelining toward hiring Mike Vrabel might've been the worst-kept secret in the NFL as the coaching carousel started to heat up. Given t
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Adam Schefter says Josh McDaniels is a ‘completely logical’ choice for Patriots offensive coordinator
ESPN’s Adam Schefter told the WEEI Afternoon Show on Wednesday that former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is a “completely logical” choice for Mike Vrabel as his offensive coordinator in 2025.
Could a former Patriots stadium employee emerge as OC candidate?
Might the Patriots consider Charles London as an offensive coordinator candidate? Phil Perry reveals London's interesting connection to New England.
Mike Vrabel: Josh McDaniels Is on 'Long List' of Patriots OC Targets amid NFL Rumors
Newly hired New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is still figuring out his coaching staff, but he confirmed that a familiar face is
Potential Patriots OC candidate no longer on the market
One could surmise that Rees no longer being available only strengthens the possibility of Josh McDaniels returning as the Patriots offensive coordinator. McDaniels is a legendary offensive play-caller with years of experience calling plays in some of the biggest games in NFL history.