When the New England Patriots officially hired Mike Vrabel as head coach back in January, the focus immediately shifted to the rest of his coaching staff.
As expected, Vrabel brought in several key personnel from his previous tenure in Tennessee, including defensive coordinator Terrell Williams and game management coordinator John Streicher.
His most questionable hire? That would be Josh McDaniels, a product of the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady era that the Patriots’ new regime appears highly motivated to distance itself from.
Fans were convinced that McDaniels' hire was an ownership decision, given Robert Kraft’s clear appreciation for his now third-time offensive coordinator.