As Austin Hooper returned to the New England Patriots prior to free agency, he knew what he’d be getting into despite the changes on staff. After spending the 2022 season playing for Mike Vrabel and the Tennessee Titans, Hooper signed with Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023 season.
Now back in McDaniels’ offense in New England, the offense and terminology is starting to come back to the forefront of the tight end’s mind — along with some specific new wrinkles centered around a certain quarterback.
“[McDaniels is] still very smart.