Josh McDaniels
New England Patriots Offensive Coordinator.
Quick Facts
- Role: Offensive Coordinator
- Team: New England Patriots (NE)
- Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees
Background
Offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots who is working with QB Drake Maye in 2026. McDaniels is credited by veteran players on the team as a key factor in Maye's continued development.
Scheme and Tendencies
McDaniels' system earned recognition as difficult enough that even a Super Bowl-winning team (Seahawks in 2025) needed outside consulting help to prepare for it. The Patriots offensive scheme appears specialized enough to warrant custom prep work. Working with QB Drake Maye in 2026.
Recent News
- 2026-03-25 — NFL free agency grades 2026: The good, bad and ugly of key deals - The Athletic (NFL free agency grades 2026: The good, bad and ugly of key deals - The Athletic)
- 2026-06-02 — Film Review: Breaking Down A.J. Brown's Potential Role in the Patriots Offense (Film Review: Breaking Down A.J. Brown's Potential Role in the Patriots Offense)
- 2026-06-01 — What's next for Eagles, Patriots after A.J. Brown trade? (What's next for Eagles, Patriots after A.J. Brown trade?)
- 2026-05-05 — NFL Power Rankings 2026: Which teams improved this offseason? (NFL Power Rankings 2026: Which teams improved this offseason?)
- 2026-03-13 — 2026 NFL Free Agency Grades: Ravens Sign Trey Hendrickson; Vikings Add Kyler Murray (2026 NFL Free Agency Grades: Ravens Sign Trey Hendrickson; Vikings Add Kyler Murray)
- 2026-07-11 — NFL Legend Tom Brady Delivers Strong Message For Eagles’ Jalen Hurts (NFL Legend Tom Brady Delivers Strong Message For Eagles’ Jalen Hurts)
- 2026-03-05 — 2026 Free Agent Forecast: Tight End/Fullback (2026 Free Agent Forecast: Tight End/Fullback)
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL Head Coach Tracker: Latest Hirings, Firings, and Interviews (2026 NFL Head Coach Tracker: Latest Hirings, Firings, and Interviews)
- 2026-07-10 — AFC East: Can Bills, Jets or Dolphins unseat the Patriots? (AFC East: Can Bills, Jets or Dolphins unseat the Patriots?)
- 2026-07-06 — Ranking 2026 NFL rosters: Best projected starting lineups (Ranking 2026 NFL rosters: Best projected starting lineups)