Bill Belichick and the Patriots were looking at an off-season coming off a Super Bowl loss were they would have to replace both the team’s offensive and defensive coordinators, who left for head coaching gigs elsewhere. That was until Josh McDaniels changed his mind.
The Pats play-caller already verbally accepted to terms on a head coaching job with the Indianapolis Colts this, but according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it’s off. He will remain in New England even after the Colts officially announced the hiring on their Twitter account.
Stunner: Patriots’ OC Josh McDaniels has decided NOT to accept Colts’ HC job and will remain with New England, sources told ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 7, 2018
A logical explanation for the decision could stem from the reported Belichick/Kraft saga within the organization, with the team wanting to retain McDaniels for a head coaching position there once Belichick’s contract expires in 2019.
Schefter also noted Kraft was integral in keeping McDaniels put.
In the past 48 hours, Patriots owner Robert Kraft began talking with Josh McDaniels and ultimately wound up sweetening his contract, helping to entice him to remain in New England, per sources. Bill Belichick has his OC back.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 7, 2018
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