The New England Patriots are reportedly eyeing another experienced offensive mind to come onboard and help with the coaching staff.
Per senior NFL reporter Albert Breer, the Patriots are in talks to hire former New York Giants head coach and offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo. It is expected to be an assistant head coach type role with McAdoo also helping newly-hired offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt with the offensive unit.
The Patriots are hoping to finally turn a corner offensively after the unit fell completely flat for a second straight season. They hoped a reunion with Bill O’Brien would help fix things in 2023, but it was a complete bust, mostly due to the lackluster talent on the roster.
O’Brien took a job with the Ohio State Buckeyes, while the Patriots moved on with Van Pelt.
The Patriots are in talks to add ex-Giants coach Ben McAdoo to their offensive staff, per sources. He’s likely to play an assistant head coach type of role, and help OC Alex Van Pelt on that side of the ball.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 3, 2024
McAdoo’s last NFL role was in 2022, when he served as the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers. He has been waiting ever since for another opportunity to come his way.
That moment might have finally arrived with a Patriots team that needs as much help as it can get when turning the page to the post-Bill Belichick era.
