With Ziegler and McDaniels off to Vegas figured we could split out Patriots coaching and front office discussion.
Ziegler was the director of player personnel (i.e. second in command to Belichick) and was with the Patriots for 9 years.
Possible internal replacements include Elliot Wolf who interviewed with Chicago for their GM job. Wolf was director of football operations in GB and assistant GM in Cleveland before coming to NE in 2020. Other internal candidates for an increased role are college scouting director Matt Groh and everyone's favorite Matt Patricia.
McDaniels had a mixed reputation with Pats fans as I think most OCs do. Ithink he is one of the better ones. We'll see how he did as he's coach.
Most popular pick to replace him is Bill O'Brien. Obviously BOB had previous success here and spent the last season with Bama. An obvious fit.
Other names that have been suggested include Adam Gase, Joe Judge, Chad O'Shea, Schuplinski as well as internal candidates Caley and Lombardi.
It's likely some from the front office and/or coaching staff follow Ziegler and McDaniels to Vegas. Does McDaniels tab one of the current assistants to be his OC? Mayo as DC? We'll have to wait and see.
One loss that seems certain is Ivan Fears who appears to be retiring. Another long time coach in the Scarnecchia mold. 25 years with Patriots. Impossible to replace that institutional knowledge. Sunseri did work with the RBs this season but not a lot of experience there.
Ziegler was the director of player personnel (i.e. second in command to Belichick) and was with the Patriots for 9 years.
Possible internal replacements include Elliot Wolf who interviewed with Chicago for their GM job. Wolf was director of football operations in GB and assistant GM in Cleveland before coming to NE in 2020. Other internal candidates for an increased role are college scouting director Matt Groh and everyone's favorite Matt Patricia.
McDaniels had a mixed reputation with Pats fans as I think most OCs do. Ithink he is one of the better ones. We'll see how he did as he's coach.
Most popular pick to replace him is Bill O'Brien. Obviously BOB had previous success here and spent the last season with Bama. An obvious fit.
Other names that have been suggested include Adam Gase, Joe Judge, Chad O'Shea, Schuplinski as well as internal candidates Caley and Lombardi.
It's likely some from the front office and/or coaching staff follow Ziegler and McDaniels to Vegas. Does McDaniels tab one of the current assistants to be his OC? Mayo as DC? We'll have to wait and see.
One loss that seems certain is Ivan Fears who appears to be retiring. Another long time coach in the Scarnecchia mold. 25 years with Patriots. Impossible to replace that institutional knowledge. Sunseri did work with the RBs this season but not a lot of experience there.
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