New England Patriots fans are in splits, and for good reason — Josh McDaniels is back as offensive coordinator, and the hype is unreal. Social media erupted with reactions like “epic hire” and “we are so back,” capturing the excitement of his homecoming.
After a rocky stint as the Las Vegas Raiders head coach, McDaniels is returning to the franchise where he masterminded some of Tom Brady’s greatest hits.
Patriots Fans Divided Over Josh McDaniels’ Return
Foxborough, Mass., just hit the reset button, and Patriots fans are losing it. McDaniels is coming back as offensive coordinator, and if the fan reactions are anything to go by, this might just be the biggest comeback since 28-3.
“EPIC hire. Again. We are SO BACK,” one fan shouted into the X (formerly known as Twitter) universe, perfectly summing up the optimism swirling around New England.
EPIC hire.
Again.
We are SO BACK.
— Coach (@NEPatriot_USA) January 21, 2025
Another chimed in with some serious Lombardi energy, declaring, “Patriots Super Bowl bound next year 🏆.” A bold claim? Maybe. But when you’ve got McDaniels, who was a part of six Patriots rings and arguably the greatest comeback in NFL history, the hype feels justified.
Patriots Superbowl Bound Next Year🏆
— Megas (@MegasDreams) January 21, 2025
A third commented, “This week is just off to a hot start.”
Still, not everyone’s sipping the Kool-Aid. “We still won’t have Brady idk why all the hype,” one skeptic quipped, throwing a cold bucket of reality onto the celebration.
And then there’s this gem: “We only hire people who worked here before – solid plan.” A salty but not entirely baseless take, given the Pats’ love for the familiar.
Let’s be real: McDaniels’ Vegas stint didn’t exactly scream “offensive genius.” But back in the Patriots’ system, where he thrived for over a decade, this could be the spark to revive a struggling offense.
Love it or hate it, the McDaniels hire has reignited the Patriots’ fanbase.
Patriots Bet on Familiar Play-Calling Magic for Offensive Revival
The Patriots are reuniting with their offensive mastermind for a third stint as OC, according to reports on Tuesday, Jan. 21. After a disastrous run in Las Vegas that ended with a midseason firing in 2023, McDaniels is heading home to the team where his play-calling magic earned multiple Super Bowl rings.
McDaniels and the Patriots are history you can’t ignore. From climbing the ranks as a personnel assistant to leading one of the NFL’s most feared offenses, his résumé screams success in New England. Oh, and he’s teaming up with Mike Vrabel, now the Pats’ head coach and a former Patriots star who played all eight of his seasons under McDaniels’ watch.
Sure, his head coaching record (Denver Broncos and Las Vegas) isn’t worth framing, but let’s not forget: McDaniels thrives in the OC role. His first task is grooming rookie quarterback Drake Maye into the Patriots’ next franchise QB. That’s no small feat, but McDaniels knows a thing or two about turning potential into trophies.
The Pats interviewed other names, like Vikings assistant Grant Udinski, but when it comes to offensive sparks, there’s no place like home.
