Whoever Vrabel hires to be the Patriots offensive playcaller needs to be able to help Maye reach his potential. The two rumored candidates are former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Cleveland Pass game specialist/tight ends coach Tommy Rees.

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A new regime has arrived in New England. The Patriots are hiring Mike Vrabel to become their newest head coach, sources confirm to the Herald. Vrabel, a Patriots Hall of Famer and ex-Titans head coach, was considered the team’s top candidate as soon as they fired Jerod Mayo an hour after the team’s Week 18 win over the Bills.