Oct 27, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels looks on against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has withdrawn from consideration for the Cleveland Browns HC job, per a league source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 8, 2014

One person who knows Josh McDaniels said he had “an awesome” meeting with Browns, but it isn’t right time for him to become a head coach.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 8, 2014

Widely considered the heavy favorite to become the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, Josh McDaniels has reportedly taken his name out of consideration for the position according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.  According to Schefter, the timing is not right for him yet.

There are a huge number of fans of the Browns who will be thrilled at this news, citing his issues with the Denver Broncos and the St. Louis Rams.  This news does throw a wrench in things as it clouds the issue of where the Browns will go for their head coaching hire.

This will undoubtedly cause some to question the hiring process, the plan after firing Rob Chudzinski, and revisiting the fairness and widsom of firing Chud.