The most sought-after head coaching candidate may be on his way to the Bay Area.

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels reportedly prefers the San Francisco 49ers to all the other head coaching vacancies, a source told Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle.

McDaniels will interview with the 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, as the Patriots hold a first-round bye.

The 40-year-old has been the Patriots' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach since 2012.

McDaniels was the Denver Broncos' head coach from 2009-10, compiling an 11-17 cumulative record prior to his dismissal.