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Albert Breer: Why Patriots passed on Bill O'Brien, Nick Caley for offensive coordinator job

Time will tell if Matt Patricia is cut out to be the New England Patriots' play-caller. In the meantime, we've heard plenty of questions about Bill Belichick's succession plan for Josh McDaniels.

The Patriots didn't name an offensive coordinator following McDaniels' departure, with Patricia -- who has never called an offensive play in an NFL game -- assuming play-calling duties while collaborating with Belichick and quarterbacks coach Joe Judge.

But why did Belichick choose Patricia when he could have brought back old friend Bill O'Brien or promoted an assistant coach more familiar with the offense in tight ends coach Nick Caley?