January is the time of year when the coaching carousel is in full force and the Minnesota Vikings are a part of it once again. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the New England Patriots have requested to interview Vikings wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell for their vacant offensive coordinator position.
The Patriots had both Matt Patricia and Joe Judge split the duties this season and it didn’t go very well. They ranked 17th in points per game and 26th in total offense.
One of the reasons that head coach Kevin O’Connell wanted to keep McCardell on staff was his ability to develop receivers and the connection that he has developed with his players.
The Patriots didn’t have a true offensive coordinator last season and McCardell is in the mix, as is current Alabama and former Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien.
The #Patriots have requested permission to speak with #Vikings WRs coach Keenan McCardell for their OC position, sources say. He joins a growing list of candidates that also includes #Bama OC Bill O'Brien.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 18, 2023