FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. McDaniels' return: The past few days turned out to be significant for what Bill Belichick's coaching staff will look like in 2021 and how possible additions might fit to strengthen the group.
When the Eagles hired Nick Sirianni as their coach, it paved the way for two Patriots assistants who interviewed for the job -- offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo -- to return to the club, and the entire staff can now potentially return intact.