"After Josh McDaniels left the Patriots to become the head coach of the Raiders in 2022, the offense lost its step and couldn't find the right guy to replace the legendary play-caller. He was coming off a season where he helped lead rookie Mac Jones back to the playoffs, resulting in another head coaching opportunity. The Patriots floundered without him over the next three years, experimenting with Matt Patricia, Bill O'Brien, and Alex Van Pelt as the OC."
"Josh McDaniels is a football coach. And I would tell you that if a third opportunity came along, he would listen.I think it has to be the right place. I think this is an important piece here: It would have to be the right owner. And, of course, on the other side of this, a team would have to be interested."
Josh McDaniels left the Patriots in 2022 to become the Raiders' head coach, and the Patriots' offense declined without his play-calling. He had guided rookie Mac Jones back to the playoffs the previous season before taking the job. The Patriots cycled through Matt Patricia, Bill O'Brien, and Alex Van Pelt as offensive coordinators over the next three years without regaining consistency. Mike Vrabel hired McDaniels and brought him back as offensive coordinator, prompting mixed reactions and concerns about quarterback development for Mac Jones and Maye. An assessment indicates McDaniels would consider a third head-coaching opportunity only if the location, owner, and team interest aligned, with his Las Vegas tenure reducing likely suitors.
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