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.

McDaniels returns to New England for his third stint with the franchise, this time to work with talented young quarterback Drake Maye.

The New England Patriots are reportedly adding yet another familiar coaching face this offseason, as Josh McDaniels makes another return to Foxborough as offensive coordinator.

On Monday, Vrabel made a number of key hires to add some experience and pedigree to his coaching staff. Former Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone is joining Vrabel's staff, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Marrone most recently served as the offensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints in 2023.

Mike Vrabel is getting to work on building his coaching staff for the New England Patriots, and he reportedly is set to hire a notable offensive coordinator.

Brown will serve as the tight ends coach and pass game coordinator, while Marrone’s title is still to be announced.

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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.

Vrabel, Wolf and Cowden are part of the Patriots contingent down in Alabama this week for the Senior Bowl, where they will scout some of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. Getting on the same page and establishing what kind of culture the Patriots want to build will be crucial to this group's success.

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