Josh McDaniels Will Stay with Patriots, Says 'Book Is Closed' on HC Interviews

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels confirmed Tuesday the "book is closed" on interviews for head coaching jobs, so he'll return to the Pats for the 2019 NFL season.

Paul Perillo of Patriots Football Weekly provided the update from McDaniels, who interviewed with the Green Bay Packers before the team reportedly selected the Tennessee Titans' Matt LaFleur to fill the vacancy.

"I'll be here moving forward," he said.

The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport noted the Packers were McDaniels' only known interview, though Steve Doerschuk of CantonRep.com reported he was "enthusiastically interested" in the Cleveland Browns' job.

McDaniels has spent the last seven seasons as Patriots offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, roles he previously held from 2005 through 2008.

The Denver Broncos hired him as head coach in 2009, but he was fired after less than two years with a 11-17 record.

Those lackluster results will put more pressure on McDaniels if he accepts another head coaching job, which is likely why he's being selective in deciding whether to leave New England again.

"If that's in the cards for me, then that's great," he told reporters in December about potentially getting to lead a staff again. "I've said that before. But again, I'm not worried about that right now."

The Packers job was highly coveted because of Aaron Rodgers' presence. Having a superstar quarterback at your disposal—one of the greatest in history in Rodgers' case—is a monumental step toward championship contention in today's NFL.

None of the other vacancies can match that star power at QB, although Baker Mayfield in Cleveland and Sam Darnold with the New York Jets present promising long-term upside.

New England continues its latest championship pursuit Sunday with an AFC Divisional Round clash against the Los Angeles Chargers.