Patriots offensive coordinator interviews up to 11 with latest report
The New England Patriots are working to find the perfect fit for their open offensive coordinator position. And they are up to 11 total interviews now. According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, the Patriots have recently interviewed 49ers passing game coordinator Klint Kubiak and Raiders passing game coordinator Scott Turner. However, Breer added that there […]
The New England Patriots are working to find the perfect fit for their open offensive coordinator position. And they are up to 11 total interviews now.
According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, the Patriots have recently interviewed 49ers passing game coordinator Klint Kubiak and Raiders passing game coordinator Scott Turner.
However, Breer added that there is already one favorite for the position. And it's a familiar face in New England.
Rams tight end coach Nick Caley will be the first candidate to get a second interview. And he is viewed as the favorite at the moment.
The Patriots have also interviewed former Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury, Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand, Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson.
They also interviewed Shane Waldron, who was just hired as the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator and Dan Pitcher, who is taking over as the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals. Similarly, Zac Robinson was just announced as the Falcons offensive coordinator.
But while the offensive coordinator decision is still in question, it appears one has been made regarding the defensive coordinator. They are keeping it within the organization, set to promote defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington.
And on the special teams side, Rams special teams assistant Jeremy Springer will be coming with Caley for a second interview.
So let's see what happens.
Patriots have conducted nine known interviews for offensive coordinator opening
Jerod Mayo has been busy.
