McDaniels as Belichick's "right-hand" man? In discussing how Josh McDaniels might contribute to the team, something Bill Belichick said drew attention. "He’s here to help us any way he can, whether that’s with me or the offensive staff or anything else," Belichick said. Later, Belichick added, "He’ll help me, he’ll help the offensive staff, Billy [O’Brien] or whoever else it is." When Belichick twice mentioned the possibility of McDaniels helping him on responsibilities related to the head-coaching position, I thought that spoke to the trust he has in McDaniels. Can't think of too many people in the NFL who would be able to slide into that type of role right now.