Patriots Hire McDaniels: Winners Losers

Trend Breaks

You need 4 min read

·

Post on Jan 22, 2025

39 visitor like this post

Share

Patriots Hire McDaniels: Winners, Losers, and What it All Means

Okay, so the Patriots hired Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator, and then they hired Josh McDaniels back as offensive coordinator. It's been a wild ride, hasn't it? Honestly, my head is still spinning a little. Let's break down who came out on top and who got totally hosed in this whole messy situation.

The Big Winners: Mac Jones and...Maybe the Patriots?

First off, Mac Jones is probably doing a little happy dance. After last season's offensive struggles – man, were those rough to watch – he's got a guy back who knows him, kinda sorta. McDaniels was there when he was drafted, right? So there’s some familiarity, a pre-existing relationship, and hopefully some offensive continuity. That’s gotta be a huge win for him. He needs to improve his pocket presence and decision-making, and McDaniels should be able to help with that. Fingers crossed, this is exactly what Mac needed. This could seriously launch his career.

The Patriots organization itself? It's a bit trickier. Bringing back McDaniels is...a gamble. A big one. It's like they're saying, "Okay, we messed up really badly last time, but we're hoping it'll be different this time around." I'm not entirely convinced, to be honest. But getting someone experienced in the OC role – even if it's a guy with a somewhat checkered past – is better than nothing, right? This move probably buys them a little more time to figure things out long-term. Hopefully, that long-term plan includes more than just "hope McDaniels isn't completely terrible this time around."

A Deeper Dive into the Mac Jones Situation

I mean, think about it. Jones needed somebody who could help him develop. He needs to improve his accuracy under pressure – some of his throws were downright awful last year. And he’s shown flashes of brilliance, so this feels less like a total "restart" and more like a course correction. We're still talking about a young quarterback, and he needs a coach who can understand his strengths and weaknesses, and tailor the offense to his abilities. Hopefully, McDaniels is that guy.

The Losers: Everyone Else (Mostly)

Unfortunately, this hire probably spells trouble for some other players. Who's going to be the scapegoat if things go south? I’m worried about them. Offensive line play was a major issue last year, and let’s not even talk about wide receiver talent. Seriously, it felt like the team was relying on luck and the power of prayer. So, if the offense still struggles, who gets the blame? McDaniels’ history of inconsistent success makes this a bit of a wild card.

Matt Patricia's "experiment" last year didn't exactly go swimmingly. He kinda tanked. Remember that? And while I don't want to pile on – nobody deserves to be a complete failure – he is definitely a loser in all of this. He got the boot, or at least demoted. That's gotta sting. Maybe he’ll find a better opportunity elsewhere. I sincerely hope so. He seemed genuinely passionate, but boy did things not go his way.

The Unknowns: The Future of the Patriots Offense

Let's be real, the biggest unknown here is how the offense will actually perform. Is this a genuine course correction, or is it just another step towards disaster? Only time will tell, and I, for one, am cautiously optimistic. Cautiously, mind you. This could go either way. Really, it could.

McDaniels has a track record of success and failure, so predicting his performance with the Patriots this time around is practically impossible. It’s a huge question mark hanging over the team, and that's a pretty uncomfortable position to be in.

The Bottom Line: It's Complicated

The Patriots' decision to bring back McDaniels is certainly a controversial one. There are clear winners and losers in this scenario, but the long-term consequences are still uncertain. It's a high-stakes gamble, and only time will tell if it pays off. And honestly? I'm watching with a mixture of dread and morbid curiosity. This is going to be a wild season.