Turnover within a coaching staff is no new concept for the New England Patriots. So, as Josh McDaniels is set to interview with the Las Vegas Raiders for their head coaching position on Saturday, the Patriots likely have a shortlist of options to replace him as offensive coordinator.
Internally, there does not seem to be an obvious replacement. Besides McDaniels, the Patriots’ current offensive coaching staff features zero coaches with play-calling experience. Wide receivers coach Mick Lombardi would likely be a top candidate if the team did plan to elevate from within, but it might be best to look outside the organization, and at a familiar name in Bill O’Brien.