Josh McDaniels might not be ready to let go of Bill Belichick’s safe grasp again just yet.
The New England Patriots offensive coordinator constantly is linked to open head coaching gigs, and this year is no different. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport already called McDaniels a candidate for the San Francisco 49ers’ now-open position.
McDaniels, on a first-round playoff bye with the Patriots, says he hasn’t considered returning to head coaching yet.
“I haven’t even thought about that, to tell you the truth,” McDaniels said Monday in a conference call. “I know it’s that time of the year, but I also know there’s a procedure in place and those things sort themselves out.
“I’m very happy here. I think I have one of the best jobs.”
McDaniels served as the Denver Broncos’ head coach from 2009 to 2010, when he was fired midseason with a 3-9 record. Since the Patriots are on a bye, McDaniels could interview with teams looking for a head coach this week.
The 49ers, New York Jets, Chicago Bears, Oakland Raiders and Atlanta Falcons have positions available.
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