Despite the Patriots being off last weekend by way of earning a first-round bye, coordinators Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia were busy interviewing with other teams for their open head-coaching positions.
McDaniels reportedly interviewed with the Colts, Giants and Bears, while Patricia interviewed with the Lions, Giants and Cardinals.
For McDaniels, the Bears' job reportedly has been filled by Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, so the Giants and Colts are the two open for him. As for Patricia, word is he's likely going to be the Lions' next head coach.
Speaking on a conference call Monday, both addressed the interview process and said they've moved onto the Titans.
"That was a process that took place through the course of a couple days there in the weekend or a day in the weekend," Patricia said. "It's always a learning experience, like when I've been through it before. You know, you have the opportunity to learn about some other franchises and get a chance to talk about how they do things and really just kind of broaden your whole overall education of what the NFL and the different organizations are. So, it's always a very informative process. It's interesting when you go through it. The good part about it is when it's done, then you really just kind of flip your focus back to the task at hand.
"So, really at that point, it was the three teams trying to prepare for who we were going to play, and then it obviously got narrowed down and full steam ahead on Tennessee trying to get ready to defend a very talented group. So, quickly we've got to turn the page and get all of our attention and focus, details to getting ready for them."
Added McDaniels when asked about what is next for him: "No idea really. You know, just obviously did what was allowed and then have kind of refocused on moving into this week and getting ready for Tennessee. So, I have no other information, and that's about where it stands right now."
The Patriots will host the Titans Saturday night at 8:15 p.m. on CBS.
