Confirmed: Josh McDaniels Agrees to Deal With Patriots

by Greg Knopping on Jan 7, 2012 7:51 PM EST in New England Patriots News

Throughout the past few days, we've followed the rumors of Josh McDaniels' potential return to the New England Patriots' sideline. Adam Schefter reported this morning that the reunion was expected (and it seemed like a done deal), but then Peter King reported via Twitter that McDaniels' return to the Patriots was "not done yet."

However, just a few minutes ago, ESPN's Adam Schefter confirmed what we all believed would happen: Josh McDaniels has officially agreed to a deal to return to the New England Patriots, effective tomorrow.

For the remainder of the 2011 postseason, McDaniels will serve as an "offensive assistant." Starting in the offseason, McDaniels will assume his previous role as the team's offensive coordinator.

It's really amazing how quickly this story has moved. If you had told me just two or three days ago that McDaniels would be back with the Patriots by this Sunday, I probably would have called you crazy. This is an excellent move for New England, and for further analysis, feel free to read my article from earlier in the day.

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moss

Can we bring him back for the playoffs !!!

by patriots1984 on Jan 7, 2012 8:01 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions

We xan and we will haha

by alweezy61 on Jan 7, 2012 9:42 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

good move

for u guys for all the stuff i said about him i have enjoyed his Off on madden if he read this which he will not but thanks for making our DEF better and for drafting tebow and d Thomas as well i hope u learn form your mikates

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by j-man on Jan 7, 2012 8:15 PM EST reply actions

Good luck against the Steelers

90% of Pats fans are probably cheering for you.

Oh my god a floor zombie! Oh wait, thats you
- Toby Turner

by New Century Silver on Jan 7, 2012 8:41 PM EST up reply actions

late chrismas preent

ho ho ho lol

by j-man on Jan 8, 2012 9:47 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, good luck Sunday

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jan 7, 2012 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I'm guessing hes not, but is

Steve Scarnecchia going to follow JMD here?

Oh my god a floor zombie! Oh wait, thats you
- Toby Turner

by New Century Silver on Jan 7, 2012 8:39 PM EST reply actions

We're getting the Band back together!

Where’s Randy!

by lololol on Jan 7, 2012 9:08 PM EST reply actions

that's what I want to know !!!

by patriots1984 on Jan 7, 2012 10:52 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

Patriots R Back In Business

Now Let’s Bring Back Randy Moss and Its a Done Deal!!!

by Rev D Rose on Jan 7, 2012 11:36 PM EST reply actions

Romeo, Romeo!!!

The missing piece.

After watching the Saints last night…holy crap. We need a defensive masterplan.

"Every time I call it a game, you call it a business. Every time I call it a business, you call it a game."

by JohnHannahRules on Jan 8, 2012 8:55 AM EST via mobile reply actions

word is he's the lead HC candidate in KC

I don’t imagine anyone trying tampa-2 coverage against the saints anymore.
The only answer I could see against them is long methodical drives that have to end in TD’s.

GFY

by TFBismywingman on Jan 8, 2012 9:05 AM EST up reply actions

The answer is not letting your safeties play like an idiot. Spievey mistakenly jumped routes all night yesterday, and it lead long touchdowns and some unnecessary penalties. Just avoid the boneheaded plays and the Saints aren’t invincible, specially with that defense. Strangely enough, the same holds true for every heavyweight contender on this postseason.

by dave52 on Jan 8, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions