The two head coaching vacancies that have been filled:
Oakland Raiders:
In: Jon Gruden
Out: Jack Del Rio
This hire wasn't "officially" announced until last weekend but it was a "unofficially" a done deal about the time, probably before, Del Rio was let go.
Chicago Bears:
In: Matt Nagy, former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator
Out: John Fox
The four head coaching vacancies that haven't been filled:
Arizona Cardinals:
Out: Bruce Arians
Coaches interviewed:
James Betcher, Cardinals DC
Pat Shurmur, Vikings OC
John DeFilippo, Eagles QB coach
Jim Schwartz, Eagles DC
Matt Patricia, Patriots DC
Brian Flores, Patriots LB coach
Mike Munchack, Steelers OL coach
Keith Armstrong, Falcons STC
Steve Wilks, Panthers DC
Prediction: Pat Shurmur
I've had the wildcard choice of Brian Flores in this spot for a few days. That's just denying the fact that Shurmur deserves another shot at leading a team. I'd like to see him running the Vikings offense for another year, at least. It's been fun.
Out: Jim Caldwell
Coaches interviewed:
Matt Patricia, Patriots DC
Mike Vrabel, Texans DC
Pat Shurmur, Vikings OC
Winston Moss, Packers Associate Head Coach
Teryl Austin, Lions DC
Jim Bob Cooter, Lions OC
Prediction: Matt Patricia
It's been reported by those that supposedly know that Patricia is the frontrunner for the Lions and the Giants. I don't know the man be he strikes as more Detroit than New York. Just a hunch. Patricia inherits an offense that's ready to go in Detroit. He'll be tasked with fixing the defense.
Indianapolis Colts:
Out: Chuck Pagano
Coaches interviewed:
Josh McDaniels, Patriots OC
Kris Richard, Seahawks DC
Mike Vrabel, Texans DC
Dave Toub, Chiefs STC
Matt Rhule, Baylor Head Coach
Prediction: Josh McDaniels
McDaniels and Luck would be an intriguing pair.
New York Giants:
Out: Ben McAdoo
Coaches interviewed:
Seve Spagnuolo, Giants interim head coach
Josh McDaniels, Patriots OC
Matt Patricia, Patriots DC
Pat Shurmur, Vikings OC
Eric Studesville, Broncos assistant head coach
Steve Wilks, Panthers DC
Intend to interview:
Jim Schwartz, Eagles DCPrediction: Steve Wilks
Is the Carolina connection with new GM Dave Gettleman enough?
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