The New York Jets' head coaching search faces an early setback as 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese turns down an interview request, sparking debate among fans and analysts.

According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, 49ers QB coach Brian Griese declined an interview request from the Jets for their head coaching vacancy.

The New York Jets are conducting an extensive search for their new head coach, but at least one candidate has taken his name out of the running. Brian Griese declined an opportunity to interview with the Jets,

With the San Francisco 49ers going all in to bring Robert Saleh back, the New York Jets are attempting to lure a coach from the Red and Gold

As the New York Jets conduct interviews with every head coach candidate on the face of the Earth, certain targets have turned down the Jets' request for a meeting.

The New York Jets’ very wide net includes Brian Griese. The Jets have requested permission to interview the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback coach, who is one of 14 known candidates for their head-coach opening,

As the NFL offseason continues, 49ers QB coach Brian Griese has declined the opportunity to interview for the Jets HC job.

The Jets have cast a wide net in their search for a new head coach, but one of their intended candidates for the job was not interested in the opportunity to speak to them.

It appears that San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese has no plans to leave his current role—at least, not for the New York Jets. Earlier this month, the Jets requested permission to interview Griese for their head coach vacancy.

The New York Jets interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik for their head coach position