The Patriots will reportedly hire Browns offensive assistant Ashton Grant, a Connecticut native, to be their quarterbacks coach. The post Patriots reportedly pick up new QBs coach for Drake Maye after Mike Vrabel,

Bill O’Brien, the former Patriots OC and current Boston College coach, had lofty praise for McDaniels during his regular appearance on WEEI this week. O’Brien shot down the criticism that McDaniels was hired because of nostalgia surrounding the glory days of Brady.

Josh McDaniels is reportedly returning to the New England Patriots for a third stint as offensive coordinator. NFL insider Kirk Minihane reported the news everyone expected to come at some point, even though coach Mike Vrabel said he’d consider multiple candidates for the job.