The NFL world is waking up to the shocking news that the Las Vegas Raiders have fired both coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler late Tuesday night.
It was a short-lived run for McDaniels in his second head coaching tenure. Just like his run with the Denver Broncos, he failed to make it a full two seasons with a team.
The Raiders were coming off back-to-back losses to the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions and likely on the verge of another disappointing season with a 3-5 record. They finished third in the AFC West division last season with a pitiful 6-11 record.
McDaniels clearly has deep ties within the Patriots organization, and there will immediately be thoughts of him potentially returning in some capacity to either coach or serve as a senior offensive adviser in New England.
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) November 1, 2023
We’ve pulled together some of the best reactions regarding the Patriots and McDaniels from social media.
When Josh McDaniels arrives in Foxborough to meet with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick: pic.twitter.com/A7XqHif77H
— Moody (@EricNMoody) November 1, 2023
So Josh McDaniels back to the Patriots?
— Jacob Silberman (@SlakedbyJake) November 1, 2023
Patriots about to hire Josh McDaniels as a QB coach. pic.twitter.com/M2mbBoDjry
— Boston Cream 🍩 (@itsbostoncream) November 1, 2023
I wonder how Josh McDaniels would try to make the Patriots offense look competent
— WyattzPatsFan (@WyattzPatsFan) November 1, 2023
Josh McDaniels returning to the #Patriots as an offensive assistant seems inevitable. Bring paid by the #Raiders and a chance to work with Mac Jones again makes too much sense not to happen
— Bobby Thompson (@BThomps81) November 1, 2023
Ok serious question#patriots #patriotsnation
Would you rather?
Have Mac at QB with Josh McDaniels at oc.
Or
Draft QB with a new OC.
Because if Josh comes back we all know the Patriots aren't going to draft a QB. Imo#NFL #TradeDeadline #fireseason #turntheclocksback pic.twitter.com/J1GGmxy68N
— NEfootball Junkie (@NEPatsjunkie) November 1, 2023
If Josh McDaniels is a Patriot by the end of the year, I'll give $50 to somebody that likes this tweet. I think it'll happen eventually, but c'mon, no way he crawls back to bill before the season ends.
— JQ (@JQsLiquid) November 1, 2023
Josh McDaniels spotted at Logan Airport this morning. #Patriots #McDaniels #WelcomeHome pic.twitter.com/4yiRn97M8o
— Steve Adi Mundi (@stevemac79) November 1, 2023
In the next hour: patriots are signing with Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler
— GDB (@GDB_LPN) November 1, 2023
So… when is this happening?
I think Josh McDaniels is the best OC this team has seen in a long time
We should bring back Josh ASAP to be a QB coach at a minimum
If we do get him back, it’s very important to bring him back quickly#Patriots #ForeverNE pic.twitter.com/AafXAHWGLk
— DomThePatsFan 🏈 (@domthepatsfan) November 1, 2023
It was either him or the team lol. Have to keep the team happy. Josh McDaniels is a very good OC, he will always be able to get a job. I’m sure the Patriots will call him in a few days, that offense looks miserable. https://t.co/cJcPRxs1yS
— Mario DeRamus (@MarioDeRamus) November 1, 2023
New England Patriots Analyst Josh McDaniels https://t.co/DXb8Qjg66P
— Frumious Bandersnatch (@RonaldQuixote) November 1, 2023
Josh McDaniels, Drake Maye, Tee Higgins, Mike Evans, and Zach Moss. The New England Patriots will be contenders next year.
— Papí (@doublecuppme) November 1, 2023
Guarantee you if not this season then next the Patriots will sign Josh McDaniels to be the QB’s coach and Dave Ziegler to be an assistant GM. It’s gonna happen they have spots here. pic.twitter.com/qwuTuwxGoP
— Money Mac 💰 (@MJ10Fan) November 1, 2023
Happy “Josh McDaniels Patriots Senior Advisor Week” to all who celebrate
— Joe (@jlev41) November 1, 2023
JOSH MCDANIELS YOU ARE A NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT
— jakey 🗡️ (@N3C3SSARYD3ATH) November 1, 2023
Patriots better go hire Josh McDaniels back, sometimes the grass isn’t greener #ForeverNE
— Blake ☘️ (@Blake1600_) November 1, 2023
Last time Josh McDaniels returned to the Patriots, Bill O’Brien had agreed to coach Penn State. I can’t see him coming back now unless it’s in a different role or O’Brien gets a HC job in college.
— Will D. (@WAD1980) November 1, 2023
How quickly is Josh McDaniels a Patriots or Alabama employee ? I give it a week
— Will Parkinson (@Willpa11) November 1, 2023
Have the Josh McDaniels sightings at Patriot Place posts started yet?
— Jon Couture (@JonCouture) November 1, 2023
How soon before Bob Kraft brings Josh McDaniels back to the Patriots after he was fired as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders..my guess is he’s already arrived at Logan on the red eye #7News
— Steve Cooper (@scooperon7) November 1, 2023
I do not want either Josh McDaniels or Dave Ziegler back, but I would take Mick Lombardi back as Wide Receivers coach if the two sides part ways.
— Connor (@PatriotsNV) November 1, 2023
MFW It's August 2024 and Jerod Mayo is the head coach of the New England Patriots. His offensive coordinator? None other than Josh McDaniels. pic.twitter.com/Rec8L1GoEa
— addysun (@addysun) November 1, 2023
Josh McDaniels you’re hired!
— David P (@Deeonfire23) November 1, 2023
@SneakyJoeSports @JeremyWGR Any bets on the Patriots bringing back Josh McDaniels to be co-offensive coordinator?
— Doomsaurus (@TheDoomsaurus) November 1, 2023
