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The Patriots are in the market for a new offensive coordinator, as Josh McDaniels has agreed to terms on a contract to become the Denver Broncos' new head coach. As for how the Patriots, who are scheduled to play the Broncos in 2009, will fill the void, the rest of the offensive coaching staff consists of running backs coach Ivan Fears, tight ends coach Pete Mangurian, receivers coach Bill O'Brien, and offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia. Of that group only Mangurian has held the title of offensive coordinator in the NFL, in 2003 with the Falcons. O'Brien was offensive coordinator at Georgia Tech in 2001-02 and at Duke in 2006. Coach Bill Belichick presumably would prefer to promote from within, because the team isn't likely to alter its system and a coordinator coming from another team likely would take time to adjust to the Patriots' way. It's also possible Belichick could take a more active role in play-calling.

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January 13, 2009  05:55 AM ET
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More than likely that Matt Cassell will do they play calling and earn his $14m after they franchise him, and Brady comes back.

Maybe they should trade for T.O. That would make the play calling very simple.

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January 13, 2009  06:45 AM ET
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Originally posted 05:56 AM ET  01.13 by Bob Coohn

This coach is like really stupid and the players are what brought the team the titles.....Brady, Vinateri and some other that I really cannot name......and they did cheat really good too.

A well thought out, well researched statement. Thank you for that.

BB will find someone to work the offense for him. He still spends a large portion of his game days with the defense.

January 13, 2009  06:54 AM ET
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Originally posted 05:55 AM ET  01.13 by The J Dog

Maybe they should trade for T.O. That would make the play calling very simple.

Randy Moss and T.O. on the same team. Never going to happen.

January 13, 2009  07:11 AM ET
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how is he going to be able to call plays running the offense? who would that leave to work the video cameras?

January 13, 2009  08:02 AM ET
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He will call plays only if he sees what the other team is running first because he is the biggest cheater in the NFL and he needs to figure out that the only reason his team is any good is because of Brady.

January 13, 2009  08:10 AM ET
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Originally posted 05:56 AM ET  01.13 by Bob Coohn

This coach is like really stupid and the players are what brought the team the titles.....Brady, Vinateri and some other that I really cannot name......and they did cheat really good too.

ignorant post...

January 13, 2009  08:11 AM ET
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Originally posted 05:56 AM ET  01.13 by Bob Coohn

This coach is like really stupid and the players are what brought the team the titles.....Brady, Vinateri and some other that I really cannot name......and they did cheat really good too.

Two words: Brain Damage

January 13, 2009  08:13 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:02 AM ET  01.13 by Sweep

He will call plays only if he sees what the other team is running first because he is the biggest cheater in the NFL and he needs to figure out that the only reason his team is any good is because of Brady.

Another moron heard from.

January 13, 2009  08:19 AM ET
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Originally posted 06:54 AM ET  01.13 by 1st & Goal

Randy Moss and T.O. on the same team. Never going to happen.

Although it MIGHT make for interesting TV...

January 13, 2009  08:24 AM ET
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Why would he do anything differently? He will bring in someone he believes in and do as he has always done. He has been in the NFL for over 20 years. The man always has a plan.

January 13, 2009  08:25 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:13 AM ET  01.13 by Mr. Boston

Another moron heard from.

Okay boston what is deal. What is the real reason?

January 13, 2009  08:25 AM ET
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the

January 13, 2009  09:02 AM ET
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I believe the ignorant haters have a chance at taking this thread to 500 posts today. 1,000 is not out of the question.

January 13, 2009  09:11 AM ET
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Originally posted 06:45 AM ET  01.13 by Remembers Grogan

A well thought out, well researched statement. Thank you for that.BB will find someone to work the offense for him. He still spends a large portion of his game days with the defense.

As Yoda would say, "Member you are not of Mensa."

January 13, 2009  09:12 AM ET
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As Yoda would say,"Member you are not of Mensa."

January 13, 2009  09:18 AM ET
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If Bellicheat is calling plays...which team is he stealing them from?

January 13, 2009  09:43 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:02 AM ET  01.13 by Sweep

He will call plays only if he sees what the other team is running first because he is the biggest cheater in the NFL and he needs to figure out that the only reason his team is any good is because of Brady.

REight because Brady was responsible for going 11-5 last season....Another arrogant narrow minded Hater...

January 13, 2009  09:44 AM ET
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Originally posted 09:12 AM ET  01.13 by Mr. Truth

As Yoda would say,"Member you are not of Mensa."

Or as Forrest says: Stupid is as stupid does. Some people just can figure out that learning thing...

 
January 13, 2009  09:48 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:24 AM ET  01.13 by 50yearfan

Why would he do anything differently? He will bring in someone he believes in and do as he has always done. He has been in the NFL for over 20 years. The man always has a plan.

Exactly and don't be surprised if Mike Shanahan isn't on the Patriots sideline next season calling the plays.

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