Patriots OC Josh McDaniels Named NFL Assistant Coach of the Year

Josh McDaniels, the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, was named the NFL's Assistant Coach of the Year on Thursday night in San Francisco, ahead of the league's annual honors ceremony. The award recognizes his pivotal role in transforming New England's offense during a standout 2025 season, as the team advanced to Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks.

McDaniels returned to the Patriots this year after a one-year hiatus following his dismissal as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Under his guidance, the Patriots ranked third in the league in total offense with 379.4 yards per game and second in scoring at 28.8 points per game. Second-year quarterback Drake Maye thrived in the system, finishing as an MVP finalist with 4,394 passing yards, the fourth-highest total in the NFL, along with 31 touchdown passes, third in the league, and just eight interceptions. Maye also contributed 450 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, showcasing the versatility McDaniels instilled in the offense.

The Patriots posted a strong regular-season record, rebounding from consecutive 4-13 finishes in the prior two years. They secured playoff victories over the Los Angeles...