Kendrick Bourne gives 2-word verdict on Josh McDaniels returning to Patriots as new OC under Mike Vrabel

Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots are bringing back a familiar face to lead the offense in 2025. The team re-hired veteran coach Josh McDaniels to fill its vacant offensive coordinator role.

The six-time Super Bowl champion left the team at the end of the 2021 season to become the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. He lasted only 25 games before being fired midway through the 2023 season.

Even during his tenure as the Raiders head coach, he remained loyal to the Patriots. A report claimed that he scolded linebackers coach and his replacement, Antonio Pierce, for bringing up New England's loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl 42 in a team meeting.

The Patriots are entrusting McDaniels with the responsibility of developing quarterback Drake Maye and helping improve the dismal offense that averaged the fewest passing yards (176.2) and the third-fewest points per game (17).

One player on the roster is ecstatic about the 48-year-old's return to the franchise. Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne reacted to the news of McDaniels' rejoining the Patriots on X, writing:

"Heeesssssss backkkkkkkk!"

The 29-year-old's excitement is understandable. He had his best season with the Patriots in 2021 when McDaniels was in charge of the offense.