The New England Patriots have added another coach to their staff, bringing in Ben McAdoo as a senior offensive assistant.
A former head coach with the New York Giants, McAdoo is a big name even though his recent coaching career has consisted primarily of one-and-done stints and time outside the NFL. Still, the Patriots are giving him a chance at resurrecting his career while simultaneously adding considerable experience to an offense in flux.
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, however. Here is a big-picture look at what hiring McAdoo might mean for the Patriots.