It is yet unknown, or at least not yet publicized, who will take O’Brien’s post. But the truth is that his exit after just one season will affect more than just leaving a vacancy on Jerod Mayo’s staff as the next head coach.

The Patriots’ offense is beginning from scratch as the offensive coordinator has left for OSU and a new quarterback will probably be added through the draft, free agency, or both. It is unclear exactly how they will reconstruct that side of the ball, but they do have the chance to make some significant changes.

A very effective version of the Erhardt-Perkins system was implemented in New England for 25 years. The strategy itself, however, is well known for being difficult since it demands a lot of players before and after the snap.

Because of its versatility in every situation, it may be one of the hardest offenses to defend with the appropriate players on the field and on the sidelines. The conceptual specifics are adaptable enough to vary on a play-by-play basis if a team chooses to play a particular defense. Finding that personnel, though, has proven to be difficult, even with Tom Brady still serving as the starting quarterback.

Now that he’s long gone and the other stragglers from that system are also leaving, the Patriots have an opportunity to make some significant changes, should they so desire.

The Patriots may make adjustments to their defense and special teams in addition to replacing their offensive coordinator. As was previously mentioned, Jerod Mayo asked to speak with Tem Lukabu, the coach of the Carolina Panthers’ outside linebackers, and Marquice Williams, the special teams coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons.

Some important stakeholders will be different in 2023, even if the majority of participants are kept on. In a single offseason, the Patriots’ identity might undergo a significant transformation.

The Patriots are a serious contender to select a quarterback early in the 2024 NFL Draft in the hopes of locating a long-term solution at the position, so it probably won’t matter all that much. However, Mac Jones will now have to collaborate with yet another offensive coordinator if he stays with the team in any capacity.