Former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia reflected on his failed experiment as an offensive play-caller during his final season with the team in 2022. Patricia, who won three Super Bowls with the Patriots, was tasked with leading the offense after Josh McDaniels departed for the Raiders. However, the offense under Patricia’s leadership struggled, with quarterback Mac Jones regressing and the team finishing 16th in points per game.
After Patricia’s departure, Bill O’Brien took over as offensive coordinator in 2023 but also struggled to improve the offense, leading to New England tying for last in points per game. Despite O’Brien’s coaching credentials, including a prior stint as the Patriots’ OC in 2011, he ultimately failed to turn things around.
Now, McDaniels is set to return as New England’s offensive coordinator in 2025, hoping to reignite the team’s offense after a tumultuous few seasons. With Belichick’s departure as head coach looming, McDaniels will have a significant task ahead of him to improve the team’s performance on the offensive end. The Patriots will be looking to McDaniels to bring back the success and efficiency that has been missing since his departure in 2021.
Overall, the Patriots have experienced challenges on the offensive side of the ball in recent years, and the return of McDaniels signifies a new opportunity for the team to bounce back and rediscover their winning ways.
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