The Patriots are shaping up their coaching staff with experienced hires, aiming for a strong season ahead
New England: The Patriots are really shaking things up with their coaching staff. Mike Vrabel is now the head coach, and he’s brought in Josh McDaniels as the offensive coordinator and Terrell Williams as the defensive coordinator. McDaniels is back for his third time in New England, while Williams has a solid background as a defensive line coach.
Both Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry from NBC Sports Boston are pretty excited about these hires. They think McDaniels’ experience will help Vrabel focus on Williams, who’s stepping into the defensive coordinator role for the first time. Curran mentioned that McDaniels can handle the offense, allowing Vrabel to work closely with Williams.
Perry is optimistic about the mix of experience on the staff. Even though it’s Williams’ first year as a defensive coordinator, he’s been coaching NFL defenses since 2012. Plus, he’ll have the support of a defensive-minded head coach like Vrabel.
What’s really cool is that the Patriots seem to have found a solid coaching team that can hit the ground running. They’ve got a head coach and an offensive coordinator who are both ready to go. For fans who are tired of the rebuilding phase, this coaching staff looks promising.
Along with McDaniels and Williams, the Patriots are keeping special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer and have hired Tony Dews as the new running backs coach. They still have some position coach spots to fill, though.
After a tough 4-13 season, New England is gearing up for a crucial offseason. Once the coaching staff is finalized, they’ll need to focus on bringing in top talent, especially for the wide receiver group, offensive line, and pass rush.