The New England Patriots’ head coach choice was a familiar face, and Mike Vrabel kept that trend ... and Los Angeles Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady, per ESPN.

The Patriots, who named Mike Vrabel as coach this month ... Brown and Los Angeles Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady.

Mike Vrabel was busy on Tuesday ... According to a source, the Patriots interviewed Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady for their offensive playcaller position on Saturday.

McDaniels has been hired by New England after interviewing with new head coach Mike Vrabel for the role ... and Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady for their OC position before landing ...

Before hiring Josh McDaniels, Mike Vrabel interviewed another Super ... The team also interviewed Marcus Brady, Thomas Brown, and Grant Udinski before hiring McDaniels last week.

The Patriots also interviewed Vikings assistant offensive coordinator Grant Udinski, former Chicago Bears interim coach Thomas Brown and Los Angeles Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady. ___ ...