Patriots QB Coach Grant Stays Put, Rejects NFL Offers
In a move that shows real loyalty and commitment to excellence, Patriots quarterback coach Ashton Grant is staying in New England instead of chasing bigger paychecks elsewhere. This is exactly the kind of dedication that builds championship teams.
Grant turned down interviews for offensive coordinator positions with the Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks. Smart move. Why leave a winning situation for the uncertainty of rebuilding franchises?
Continuity Breeds Champions
For the first time in his young career, quarterback Drake Maye will have the same coaching staff two years running. That's how you develop elite talent in this league. Maye will work again with head coach Mike Vrabel, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and Grant in the 2026-27 season.
The results speak for themselves. Under Grant's guidance, Maye nearly won NFL MVP honors while leading the Patriots to Super Bowl LX. The 23-year-old quarterback dominated the regular season with a league-leading 72.0 percent completion rate and 77.1 QBR.
Maye threw for 4,394 yards, 31 touchdowns, and just eight interceptions. Those are championship numbers, folks.
American Success Story
Grant's journey embodies the American dream. A Connecticut native who played at Assumption University, he worked his way up from quality control coach at Holy Cross to the NFL's biggest stage. No handouts, no shortcuts, just hard work and merit.
He earned his stripes with the Cleveland Browns through the Bill Walsh diversity fellowship, proving himself every step of the way. When Vrabel needed a quarterbacks coach, he knew Grant was his man.
"Ashton has been awesome with just kind of relaying the connections between the past offense," Maye said. "There's so much more we can take with this offense and give me more tools."
Building Something Special
Vrabel praised the balance between Grant's fresh perspective and McDaniels' veteran experience. That's championship-level thinking right there. You don't break up winning combinations.
While the Patriots fell short in the Super Bowl against Seattle, this coaching continuity sets them up for another title run. Grant's decision to stay loyal instead of chasing the next opportunity shows the character that wins championships.
This is how you build dynasties in the NFL. Through loyalty, hard work, and putting team success above personal ambition.