FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer says he turned down the Buffalo Bills’ request to interview him for their vacant head coaching job.
Schottenheimer, in his fourth season running the Jets’ offense, said Thursday he was flattered by Buffalo’s interest, but is happy in New York and likes the direction the team is going in under Rex Ryan.
The Bills asked for and received permission Monday from the Jets to speak with Schottenheimer, who says he “went with my gut” in making the decision Tuesday.
Schottenheimer has previously interviewed for several other head coaching jobs, including with the Jets, who instead hired Ryan last year.
New York plays at San Diego on Sunday in the AFC divisional round.
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