The Patriots added another name to the team’s expansive search for an offensive coordinator.
Shawn Jefferson, the Cardinals’ associate head coach and wide receivers coach, will interview with the Patriots on Friday (Jan. 20), according to CBS NFL reporter Josina Anderson.
Jefferson, who coached for the Lions, Titans, Dolphins, and Jets prior to his time in Arizona, is a former wide receiver who played from 1991-2003. His career included a four-year run with the Patriots from 1996-1999, a period in which he helped New England reach Super Bowl XXXI.
As a coach, Jefferson has received praised for his ability to get the most out of talented players.