However, the Patriots owner said the decision to bring the long-time offensive coordinator back into the fold rests totally with Mike Vrabel. Speaking to Chad Graff of the Athletic, Kraft shared that McDaniels was the first assistant that Vrabel broached during his job interview.

Mike Vrabel said he's excited to work with his new offensive and defensive coordinators, in his first interview since hiring Josh McDaniels and Terrell Williams.

The Patriots are going back to the well with their coaching staff, hoping to recapture the former glory of the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady days.