"Because he was coming off another failed tenure as a head coach and many fans had wanted Bill Belichick to move on from him before he initially left, many were not excited that he was back as the offensive playcaller, particularly because Drake Maye was under center. It also didn't help seeing the quarterback struggle a bit during training camp, with many pointing the finger of blame at McDaniels."
"But much of that has changed throughout the 2025 season, as the quarterback is now the frontrunner to win MVP. On top of that, we've seen a different side of McDaniels' playcalling that we haven't seen before, proving he has adapted to the different style of player that Maye is from the previous quarterbacks he has coached. That doesn't mean, however, that he won't use some of his best plays from the Patriots' most successful years,"
Mike Vrabel hired Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator for a third time despite offseason doubt rooted in McDaniels' previous failed head-coaching stints and fan unease. Drake Maye struggled in training camp, prompting blame toward McDaniels, but the 2025 season saw a turnaround. Maye became the frontrunner for MVP as McDaniels adjusted his playcalling to fit Maye's different skill set. McDaniels also resurrected successful plays from earlier Patriots dynasties, notably calling the same second-quarter touchdown concept to Stefon Diggs that the Patriots used in Super Bowl LI. That blend of adaptation and classic concepts suggests a potent playoff offense.
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