The Carolina Panthers are going to get an earlier look at one of their prime coaching candidates thanks to a surprising loss over the weekend. New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels wasn’t expected to begin visiting with other teams until next Friday, January 10 – but a loss to the Tennessee Titans over the weekend ended the Patriots season sooner than expected.
As a result, McDaniels may now begin meeting with potential suitors as he determines what is best for his future moving forward. After working alongside Bill Belichick in some form or fashion for 16 seasons, in addition to a brief stint as head coach of the Denver Broncos, McDaniels is one of the most sought after candidates currently on the market.