Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien has some fun with new Patriots HC Mike Vrabel during WEEI's 'The Greg Hill Show'

Bill O'Brien wasn't a fan of the sports-radio discourse over Drake Maye's absence from Mike Vrabel's press conference.

Former New England Patriots coach Bill O'Brien delivered a glowing endorsement of Josh McDaniels. This comes as the speculation grows about McDaniels' potential return to New England under Mike Vrabel.

which dominated the New England sports media for much of the week. But one former Patriots coach went on the record to speak out about the radio-manufactured controversy — Bill O’Brien ...

Josh McDaniels will return to the Patriots for a third time and will join Mike Vrabel’s staff as the offensive coordinator. Here’s what those around the NFL are saying about New England’s reunion with McDaniels.

A coaching journey he needed to take, and the former star linebacker uniquely suited to put a faltering franchise back on track.

Our look at some of the likely candidates to become the Patriots' next offensive and defensive coordinators includes familiar faces.

Vrabel said on sports radio WEEI that he has a "long list" and confirmed it includes former Las Vegas Raiders head coach and Patriots coordinator Josh McDaniels, who still lives in the region and last worked with the Patriots in 2021 when he worked wonders with then-rookie Mac Jones.

One of Cleveland's defensive coaches is off to the college ranks. Per Pete Thamel of ESPN, Browns assistant defensive line coach Jordan Thomas is departing the organization to become Boston College's new defensive line coach.

Bill O’Brien, the former Patriots OC and current Boston College coach, had lofty praise for McDaniels during his regular appearance on WEEI this week. O’Brien shot down the criticism that McDaniels was hired because of nostalgia surrounding the glory days of Brady.

McDaniels agreed Tuesday night to become the Patriots’ offensive coordinator again, a source confirmed to the Globe. It’s the same role McDaniels had from 2006-08 and 2012-21, when he was essentially the “head coach” of the offense for Bill Belichick and was a crucial piece of the dynasty.