FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. OC search: The Patriots began their offensive coordinator search last week, as coach Bill Belichick held video conferences with candidates including Bill O’Brien (former Patriots quarterbacks coach/offensive coordinator and Texans coach), Keenan McCardell (Vikings wide receivers coach), Nick Caley (Patriots tight ends coach), Adrian Klemm (Oregon associate head coach/run game coordinator/offensive line coach) and Shawn Jefferson (Cardinals associate head coach/receivers).
The list of possibilities, and their varied career backgrounds, sparks a thought that Belichick is interviewing for more than just a coordinator.