Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien has some fun with new Patriots HC Mike Vrabel during WEEI's 'The Greg Hill Show'

After a brief and failed attempt to ignite a new era of New England Patriots dominance after the firing of legendary, six-time Super Bowl winning coach Bill Belichick — an attempt that ended with a dismal 4-13 record in 2024 and the firing of Belichick’s replacement,

During that first radio hit, Vrabel got a surprise call from an old friend, former Patriots offensive coordinator and current Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien, who called to congratulate Vrabel on his hiring.

During his introductory press conference on Monday, the Akron, Ohio, native gave a shout out to Boston College football head coach Bill O’Brien and credited him for helping get him prepared to be a head coach in the NFL.

Former New England Patriots coach Bill O'Brien delivered a glowing endorsement of Josh McDaniels. This comes as the speculation grows about McDaniels' potential return to New England under Mike Vrabel.

While Drake Maye was celebrating his engagement in Mexico this week, the Patriots QB was catching ... current Boston College football coach Bill O’Brien. “I just speak for myself, I could ...

Kelly grew up in New Hampshire and played college football at UNH. He later rose to prominence as an offensive mastermind as the OC of the Wildcats. He’s best known for his head coaching runs at Oregon and with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Bill O'Brien, who coached Vrabel as a player and later hired him says it was a "great decision" to bring him in as the Patriots next head coach.

Josh McDaniels will return to the Patriots for a third time and will join Mike Vrabel’s staff as the offensive coordinator. Here’s what those around the NFL are saying about New England’s reunion with McDaniels.

And who could forget Alex Van Pelt and Co, who hardly proved to be an upgrade despite receiving the best quarterback play the Patriots had seen in at least three years, maybe five? Now generally, running to your past for answers to present-day problems is a good way to conflate short-term comfort for long-term solutions.

McDaniels agreed Tuesday night to become the Patriots’ offensive coordinator again, a source confirmed to the Globe. It’s the same role McDaniels had from 2006-08 and 2012-21, when he was essentially the “head coach” of the offense for Bill Belichick and was a crucial piece of the dynasty.