"Earlier in the offseason, there was media speculation that McDaniels may not have been Vrabel's first choice and may have been "suggested" to him by owner Robert Kraft, perhaps even as a condition of his hiring. While that latter thought was far-fetched with a guy like Vrabel, who had other options, Kraft's possible involvement in the hiring process in favor of an old friend wasn't."
"Some have speculated that things might become contentious between the two, especially if McDaniels still has aspirations to be a head coach. But the offensive coordinator shut down any possibility of there being a problem pretty swiftly with his response. "Vrabes is great to work for"Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels speaks on his relationship with head coach Mike Vrabel pic.twitter.com/TVh5IouNXU- WEEI Afternoons (@WEEIAfternoons) September 12, 2025"
A disappointing Week 1 offensive outing against the Raiders raised questions about the head coach–offensive coordinator partnership. Media speculation suggested McDaniels might not have been Vrabel's first choice and that owner Robert Kraft could have influenced the hire. Week 2 produced a more tailored offense for Drake Maye, yielding a strong performance and a rare road win at Miami. McDaniels publicly described Vrabel as "great to work for" during a WEEI appearance, shutting down suggestions of contention. The win and McDaniels' comments reduced concerns about friction and signaled offensive progress.
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