The New England Patriots could bring Josh McDaniels back if Bill Belichick remains as head coach, according to a report.

McDaniels was fired by the Las Vegas Raiders after a 3-5 start in his second season as head coach.

The 47-year-old was an assistant for the Patriots from 2001-2008. He was named head coach of the Denver Broncos before the 2009 season, but lasted less than two years.

After one season with the Los Angeles Rams, McDaniels returned to New England as offensive coordinator and stayed on until taking the Raiders job.