FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has backed out of becoming the Indianapolis Colts head coach and will once again team up with quarterback Tom Brady, which sparks a few questions.
1. Is McDaniels the heir apparent for the Patriots' head-coaching job when Bill Belichick decides to retire?
Not necessarily, but it seems fair to say he will be given a prime opportunity to succeed Belichick if he so desires. Belichick turns 66 on April 16, and while he has committed to return to the team in 2018, he is obviously closer to the end of his career than the start or middle.