White played for Josh McDaniels his entire NFL career.
Count James White among those wanting to see Josh McDaniels become the next offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots. Appearing on the new episode of the Money Down Podcast, he spoke in favor of McDaniels.
“I know people like to say his offense may be outdated, but I don’t think it is,” White said.
“The versatility that he brings to the table — like, we could switch things up from week to week. I don’t know how many offenses do that. We had trick plays and everything, but we stuck to our basic stuff; we switched personnel. One week we may run it 90 percent of the time or we may throw it 90 percent of the time depending on what defense we’re going up against. …
“I think him with Drake Maye, you saw what he did for Mac [Jones] in his rookie season. I think he’ll help him understand the game even more, slow things down for him, and really take his game to that next level. I think it’d be great if they bring him back there. I’m sure he’d be open to it, depending on what his situation is currently, but I think he’d be the right guy.”
White spent his entire career under McDaniels in New England. He won three Super Bowls during that time.