Jay Cutler Asked for a Trade

Patriots Looking For A New Offensive Coordinator

From Boston.com:

The Patriots are in the market for a new offensive coordinator, as Josh McDaniels has agreed to terms on a contract to become the Denver Broncos’ new head coach, the Broncos confirmed last night.

The Denver Post also reported that McDaniels plans to have Patriots special assistant/secondary coach Dom Capers join his staff, although that could not be confirmed.

McDaniels, 32, will replace Mike Shanahan, who was fired after the Broncos’ late-season collapse. Shanahan was one of the NFL’s longest-tenured coaches with the same team, having spent the last 14 years with the Broncos.

As for how the Patriots, who are scheduled to play the Broncos in 2009, will fill the void, the rest of the offensive coaching staff consists of running backs coach Ivan Fears, tight ends coach Pete Mangurian, receivers coach Bill O’Brien, and offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia.

Josh McDaniels Already Putting Together A Staff ?

From Mike Lombardi:

From what I’m hearing, the Broncos loved New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who seems to be formulating his staff, including Dom Capers as his defensive coordinator. The Broncos will not take much more time and will make a decision in the next week.

Typically, when someone leaves the Patriots to take a head coaching job, out of respect for Belichick they don’t take anyone from the organization.

Josh McDaniels Front Runner For Denver Broncos Job ?

From Michael Lombardi:

I hear the Broncos were not enamored or impressed with Steve Spagnuolo and he does not seem to be the frontrunner.  However, they were very impressed with Josh McDaniels of the Patriots, and he might be the favorite now.  The Broncos might be on a fast track to hire a coach this week.  Moving up the Raheem Morris interview means they might want to move quickly.