In a shocking change of heart, Josh McDaniels will not take the head coaching job with the Indianapolis Colts and will return to the New England Patriots.
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
Oddly, the Indianapolis Colts officially confirmed the hiring of New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as their new head coach on Tuesday via Twitter.
The franchise announced that McDaniels will be introduced during a press conference on Wednesday.
We are excited to welcome Josh McDaniels, who has agreed to terms as our new head coach!
Press conference scheduled for Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/FIzhqIf2y4
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) February 6, 2018
So, ugh, that is legit stunning. The Colts look bad, McDaniels doesn't look great, and this will lead to speculation that he was promised to take over for Bill Belichick after the legendary coach retires. There will also be whispers and conjecture about retirement for Belichick because of this.
Hooray, rumors!
McDaniels had previously served as the head coach of the Denver Broncos from 2009-10, recording an 11-17 record in two seasons.
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
He spent the last six seasons working as the Patriots' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and had previously worked with the franchise from 2001-08, which included a total of five Super Bowl championships during both stints.
The 41-year-old coach also worked as the St. Louis Rams' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2011 before rejoining New England's staff.
NFL fanatics are going to take this well, right?
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