New England Patriots commentator and former quarterback Scott Zolak says newly-hired offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels won’t force Drake Maye to run the Tom Brady-style offense.

Speaking on the "Up & Adams" show, Rob Gronkowski explained why Josh McDaniels should be the next OC for the Patriots.

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According to a source, the Patriots interviewed Josh McDaniels for their vacant offensive coordinator job. McDaniels, 48, has never worked on the same staff as Vrabel but he was a coach in New England when the former outside linebacker played.

Josh McDaniels is great at developing quarterbacks, and now his job as Patriots offensive coordinator is to take Drake Maye to the next level.

Brian Hoyer, a longtime backup quarterback to Tom Brady, played under McDaniels in both New England and Las Vegas over his NFL career. The 39-year-old was recently asked if he'd have any interest in returning to the Patriots to help Maye learn the system:

The New England Patriots are reportedly adding yet another familiar coaching face this offseason, as Josh McDaniels makes another return to Foxborough as offensive coordinator.

In addition to his success with Tom Brady, McDaniels developed Mac Jones into a Pro Bowl quarterback during the 2021 season.

Josh McDaniels is back for a third run as the New England Patriots' offensive coordinator, but this time alongside Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye.

Tom Brady opened up about the Raiders' "collaborative" process to find their next head coach on "The Herd," while confirming he will continue his role as the NFL on FOX's top color commentator.

Josh McDaniels is joining Vrabel’s coaching staff as New England’s offensive coordinator, according to multiple sources. A six-time Super Bowl champion as an assistant coach, McDaniels is best known as Bill Belichick’s longtime offensive playcaller.