For the first time since 2013, the New England Patriots must find a new coach to lead their offense.
Longtime offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels reportedly will be hired as the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving a significant void on New England’s coaching staff.
The importance of this next Patriots hire cannot be overstated. Quarterback Mac Jones enjoyed an impressive rookie season, but pair him with the wrong OC, and his potential could be wasted.
McDaniels also was New England’s QBs coach. No one worked more closely with Jones — and, before him, Tom Brady — than the new Raiders boss did.