Assistant Coach of the Year: Josh McDaniels
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Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was awarded the Assistant Coach of the Year honor at the NFL Honors event. This marks the first time a Patriots assistant has won the award since its inception in 2014. McDaniels secured 17 first-place votes, accumulating a total of 249 points. He was followed by Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph with 176 points and Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores with 130 points. McDaniels' success is credited to his effective work with second-year quarterback Drake Maye, who is also a contender for the MVP award. McDaniels' tenure with the Patriots includes previous stints from 2006-08 and 2012-21, before returning this season.
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