To put it kindly, the Patriots' offense has been a hotter mess than a Las Vegas bachelorette party gone wrong since Josh ... McDaniels was a crucial hire for Vrabel and one that he could not screw up.

In both instances, Raiders coach and play-caller Josh McDaniels dialed up plays and personnel groupings that sent five targets on pass routes. That meant the five-man offensive line was required ...

The Patriots are adding depth to their receiver room with a player that Josh McDaniels knows well ... contract worth $8.4 million that can go up to a maximum of $10.4 million.