A look at the most attractive NFL head coaching vacancies, considering factors like team talent, quarterback situation, and salary cap flexibility.
There are only 32 of these jobs in the world, and only a few of them open up each year. That alone makes it hard for anyone to turn down any offer to become an NFL head coach , especially if they don't have other options. But that doesn't mean every job is a good one. In fact, even the candidates know that some of them are a lot better than others.
Prospective coaches (and their agents) are generally looking for jobs that come with supportive, but unintrusive owners, and teams with a solid base of talent. A franchise quarterback is also usually a big need, too. It's just hard to find all that in a team that likely lost enough to fire their last coach. 'Guys want these jobs, so it's hard to say no if any of them are offered,' said one NFL agent who represents an array of coaches. 'But sometimes you have to be picky. You don't want it to be a ‘one-and-done' situation or a short-term disaster because this might be your only chance. Every coach believes he can turn things around, but you have to make sure the ingredients for success are there.' So of the NFL head coaching jobs currently available, which ones have at least some of those ingredients? And which are the jobs that coaches with options would be smart to avoid? Here's a ranking of the currently available head coaching jobs, with a look at the pros and cons for each of them. A list of probable candidates for those openings are listed, too. 1. New England Patriots Pros: The presence of young quarterback Drake Maye might be the biggest advantage here after the promise he showed in his rookie season. There's not much else on the roster, but it is young and in the very early stages of rebuilding, which will give a new coach a chance to shape it his way. And it will be a huge help that they are currently projected to have more salary cap space than any team in the NFL in March — more than $130 million, per OverTheCap.co
NFL COACHING JOBS HEAD COACH OFFSEASON PROSPECTIVE COACHES
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bill Belichick's North Carolina decision coming soon as he's confused by NFL coaching carouselAll eyes are on Bill Belichick.
Read more »
NFL Coaching Carousel: Unprecedented Turnover Expected in 2025The NFL is facing a coaching crisis with over half the league projected to have new coaches or quarterbacks in 2025. Several teams have already fired their head coaches, while others are on the brink. The article highlights the instability and the potential for significant changes in the upcoming offseason.
Read more »
NFL Insider Breakdown: Coaching Carousel and Week 18 BuzzESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler discuss the potential for head coach openings this offseason, the hottest coaching candidates, and the latest news surrounding Week 18 matchups.
Read more »
NFL Coaching Carousel: Hot Seats on Black MondayWith Black Monday approaching, several NFL teams are likely to make coaching changes. This article examines the hottest coaching seats in the league, highlighting recent firings and the pressure on coaches like Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Read more »
Teddy Bridgewater Garners College, NFL Coaching Interest After Coaching His HS TeamBridgewater left open a possible return to the field but he's picked up plenty of interest as a coach.
Read more »
Vikings Coach Kevin O'Connell a Surprise Target in Coaching CarouselMultiple teams are reportedly considering trading for Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, whose contract is expiring after the 2025 season.
Read more »