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How Titans’ firing of Mike Mularkey affects Giants’ search for head coach

It may seem as if the Giants’ search for a head coach has been muddled by a sudden opening in the NFL. In fact, that move may bring some clarity to the situation.

The Titans parted ways with head coach Mike Mularkey on Monday, creating another vacancy in the NFL’s annual game of musical chairs. This one, many expect, eventually will be taken by Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

If that’s the case — and multiple reports that have Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia taking the job with the Lions hold true — it will leave the Giants with just one of their three finalists available: Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur.