New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks with Patriots offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Josh McDaniels during the first quarter against the New York Jets in week 12 of the NFL season at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on November 22, 2012. UPI/Rich Kane | License Photo

New England Patriots head coach Bill Bilichick, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia endure a Gatorade dunking while hugging after winning Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, February 1, 2015. New England beat Seattle to win the Super Bowl and Lombardi trophy. Photo by Art Foxall/UPI | License Photo

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and quarterback Tom Brady (12) go through warmups before facing the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on January 16, 2016. Photo by Kelvin Ma/ UPI | License Photo

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 16 (UPI) -- With Jeff Fisher now sitting at home, the Los Angeles Rams are on the lookout for a new head coach.

According to Bleacher Report's Mike Freeman, the Rams "want" and are "focusing on" New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.


"The Rams want Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels [get in line, Rams]," Freeman wrote. "But, I'm told, McDaniels is in no hurry to become a head coach again. So keep that in mind as you hear his name repeatedly after the season. He is a patient guy and will wait for the perfect opportunity."

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio wrote Thursday that the Rams "will lean toward a coaching with an offensive background..."

Florio reported last month that he was told "the think continues to be that Josh McDaniels will stay in New England until coach Bill Belichick retires."

Interesting stuff from Mike Florio here on Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia pic.twitter.com/sSvEVDuxWH — Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) November 21, 2016

When asked this week about the Rams' vacancy, McDaniels told reporters: "My focus and my attention is gonna stay right here in the building," according to Phil Perry of CSN New England.

McDaniels asked if he's interested in interviewing for the Rams job: "My focus and my attention is gonna stay right here in the building." — Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) December 13, 2016

McDaniels, 40, began his NFL career in 2001 as a personal assistant/coaching assistant for the Patriots. In 2009, he became the head coach of the Denver Broncos. In 2011, he served as the offensive coordinator for the then St. Louis Rams, before returning to be offensive coordinator for the Patriots in 2012. McDaniels owns an 11-17 record as a head coach.