Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports said Saturday that Josh McDaniels is a name to watch to potentially join Mike Vrabel’s coaching staff should he get the Patriots’ job.

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, there's "buzz" that Josh McDaniels could return as offensive coordinator of the Patriots.

Mike Vrabel ‘s Patriots interview will take place today, and with the Patriots having satisfied the Rooney Rule, they could make a hire soon. Though, both Lions coordinators — Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn — have received requests as well. Johnson’s interview is set for Friday.

Mike Vrabel interviewed for the New England Patriots’ vacant head coaching job on Thursday. There have been questions as to what his staff could potentially look like if he’s ultimately hired for the job.

Josh McDaniels worked on all nine of Bill Belichick's New England Super Bowl teams. Here's why he would fit if Mike Vrabel takes over the Patriots?

The New England Patriots are looking for their next head coach after they parted ways with former head coach Jerod Mayo after just one season. While former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel could be a hot name around New England,

“There is buzz in some coaching circles that Josh McDaniels could be a prime candidate to be Vrabel's offensive coordinator. That would be quite the nostalgia tandem, and though McDaniels is a two-time failed head coach, no one disputes his coordinator chops,” Jeremy Fowler reported.

Rob Gronkowski gave his reaction to the Patriots firing Jerod Mayo, while also mapping out a Vrabel-McDaniels partnership in New England.