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How will the Patriots replace departed offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels?

The NFL’s longest-tenured offensive coordinator will wear a different team’s headset next season. Josh McDaniels, who spent the last 10 seasons calling plays for the New England Patriots, will leave the team to take over as the Las Vegas Raiders’ head coach.

McDaniels has been a fixture in New England ever since his return during the 2011 playoffs, and one of the best offensive coordinators in the NFL. Just ask the team’s head coach, Bill Belichick.

“I don’t think he really has any weaknesses as a coach,” Belichick said earlier this season. “He understands what every player is doing on the field on offense and defense.