Daley's return to the coach's box ended in bitter disappointment on Wednesday night, with the Blues mentor falling to his fifth series loss in six attempts.
The coach then laughed off a question about his job in the post-match press conference, declaring he should "most definitely" stay on next year.
Daley was signed to a two-year deal when he replaced Michael Maguire as coach at the end of last year, with assistant Matt King the only other candidate interviewed.
As per the NSW Rugby League's annual process, he will now prepare a review of the Blues' series loss for the board.
Such reviews are common practice for NSW regardless of result, with one into the women's series win just completed.
Axed as NSW coach in 2017, Daley looked set to lead a new era in the coaching box when the Blues dominated Queensland in the series opener at Suncorp Stadium.
But the team grew progressively worse in defeats in Perth and Sydney, missing the start in both games and trailing by 20 at halftime.
NSW's 24-12 loss on Wednesday night made it four defeats in series deciders for Daley, with a winning rate in all games at just under 39 per cent.
Daley's players leapt to his defence after the match, after previously making clear that the Blues legend had previously coached against Queensland's dynasty.
"He wasn't the reason that we lost tonight. It was us as players," halfback Nathan Cleary said.
"He committed a lot to this preparation. I thought the preparation was really good."
Second-rower Liam Martin said the playing group needed to shoulder the blame.
"We let him down," Martin said.
"We are so disappointed as a playing group because the coaching staff, 'Loz', everyone involved, deserved so much more from us.
"If there's any criticism, criticise us as the playing group, not 'Loz'. He couldn't have done much more."
After his first Origin series, Max King conceded there would be speculation about positions, including his own in the forward pack.
"Laurie's been great. That probably adds to the disappointment, Laurie and the staff have done such a great job," he said.
"I think that's a big part of it, losing, you feel responsible."
Daley did his best to laugh off the question around his future, before standing by his playing group.
"While I was disappointed with the result, I think the players have had a really good campaign, we just didn't nail the moments," he said.
"We've got to make sure we're better at that.
"I don't see any reason why that group can't (win it next year) ... no issues there, mate."
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