Former New York Jets coach Adam Gase is repeatedly popping up as a candidate for the New England Patriots offensive coordinator opening, according to NFL Network’s Mike Giardi.
The team is likely going to take its time in replacing former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who left for the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason. A leading candidate appears to be Bill O’Brien, current the offensive coordinator for the Alabama Crimson Tide — and briefly the Patriots offensive coordinator in 2011.
The team, however, has not announced any interviews for the opening at this point. It’s unclear when they’ll begin their search if they haven’t already.
In addition to Bill O'Brien, Adam Gase's name keeps popping up when speaking to league sources about the #Patriots now vacant offensive coordinator position. In Foxboro, there's hope for an internal promotion, although that likely wouldn't come with the official OC title.
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) February 4, 2022
Gase served as the Denver Broncos offensive coordinator from 2013 to 2014 and as the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator in 2015. He then took the Miami Dolphins coaching gig from 2016 to 2018 before landing as the Jets coach from 2019 to 2020. He did not hold an NFL position in 2021.
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