In 2018, New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels decided to remain with the team rather than accept the head coaching position with the Indianapolis Colts.
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Though the move sent shockwaves through the NFL, especially Indianapolis, McDaniels’ stayed in New England largely in part because head coach Bill Belichick’s desire to keep his longtime assistant in the Foxboro fold.
In fact, it was reported at the time that Belichick had offered to ‘open his world’ to McDaniels; tutoring him on the head coach’s approach to roster building, finances, the salary cap and coaching staff management.