What NFL Teams Are Looking For New Head Coaches?

The NFL regular season is over, and that means that a number of teams will be looking for new head coaches. Here’s a look at what each team is looking for in its next head coach.

The Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns are in the process of interviewing candidates for their head coaching vacancy. The Browns are looking for a coach who can turn around their franchise. They want a coach with a winning pedigree and a track record of success. The Browns are also looking for a coach who can develop their young talent.

The frontrunners

The frontrunners for the job are former Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson and current 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

One name to keep an eye on is Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley, Rapoport reported. Haley’s contract is up after this season, and he and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin have had some disagreements this season.

The dark horses

While there are always a few teams that start the season as favorites to win the Super Bowl, there are always a few dark horses that manage to surprise everyone and make a deep run in the playoffs. These are the teams that no one is really expecting to do much, but they always seem to find a way to get it done. Here are a few of the dark horses for the 2019 season:

-The Cleveland Browns: The Browns have been one of the laughingstocks of the NFL for years, but they finally seem to be turning things around. They have a talented young core of players, and they could definitely be a team to watch out for in the coming years.

-The Los Angeles Chargers: The Chargers have been one of the most consistent teams in the NFL over the past few years, but they always seem to fall just short of winning it all. With a talented roster and a great head coach in Anthony Lynn, they could definitely make some noise in the playoffs this year.

-The Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers are another team that has been close to winning it all in recent years, but they always seem to come up just short. With a talented roster and a very experienced head coach in Mike Tomlin, they could definitely make a run at the Lombardi Trophy this year.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers

As NFL teams look for new head coaches, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are at the top of the list. With a talented roster and a strong fan base, the Buccaneers are an appealing option for any coach looking for a new challenge. Let’s take a closer look at why the Buccaneers are such a desirable team.

The frontrunners

The Bucs are coming off a disappointing 7-9 season in which they failed to make the playoffs, but they still have a talented roster that includes quarterback Jameis Winston, wide receiver Mike Evans, and defensive tackles Gerald McCoy and Vita Vea.

There are a number of potential candidates for the job, but here are three who appear to be the frontrunners:

1. Bruce Arians, former head coach of the Arizona Cardinals
2. Dirk Koetter, former head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3. Todd Bowles, former head coach of the New York Jets

The dark horses

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have quietly put together one of the best turnarounds in recent NFL history. After going winless in their first season under head coach Dirk Koetter, the Bucs have rebounded to post a 9-5 record and sit atop the NFC South heading into Week 17.

While much of the credit for the team’s resurgence has gone to quarterback Jameis Winston, there’s no denying that Koetter has played a major role in Tampa Bay’s turnaround. The 56-year-old coach has instilled a sense of discipline and accountability in a team that was sorely lacking both under former head coach Lovie Smith.

Koetter isn’t the only reason for the Bucs’ transformation, but he deserves a large portion of the credit. If Tampa Bay can close out the season with a win over the Carolina Panthers, Koetter will have led them to their first division title since 2007.

With that being said, it would be foolish to think that Koetter is safe from being on the hot seat heading into next season. If Winston struggles or the Bucs take a step back in 2018, Koetter could find himself on the chopping block.

Despite his success this season,Koetter is still considered a bit of a long shot to be one of the head coaches hired by NFL teams this offseason. With that being said, he should definitely be on the radar of teams looking for a new head coach.

The Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers are looking for a new head coach after firing Mike McCarthy. The Packers have already interviewed a number of candidates, but they have not yet made a decision. The Packers are looking for a coach who can bring a new energy to the team and who can help the Packers win another Super Bowl.

The frontrunners

Pressure mounts for NFL teams to find the right head coach for their organizations, but who are the frontrunners for the job?
The Packers are one of six teams that are currently looking for a new head coach, and they have already begun interviewing candidates.
Among the frontrunners for the job are:

The dark horses

The Packers are one of the teams that many believe will be in the market for a new head coach this offseason. They have underachieved for the past few seasons and their head coach, Mike McCarthy, appears to have lost the locker room. If the Packers do decide to move on from McCarthy, they will have no shortage of options. Here are some of the top candidates that they could target.

Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is one of the hottest coaching candidates in the NFL right now. He has done an outstanding job with the Patriots offense, despite having to deal with numerous injuries this season. McDaniels is considered one of the best offensive minds in the game and would be a great fit for a Packers team that has struggled on offense recently.

Another name to keep an eye on is Texans defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel. Crennel has been one of the most respected defensive coaches in the NFL for many years and has done a great job with the Texans defense this season. The Packers defense has been very good under coordinator Dom Capers, but it is time for a change. Crennel would be a great addition to the Packers coaching staff.

The final name on this list is USC head coach Clay Helton. Helton has done a great job at USC, but it is unknown if he would be interested in leaving for the NFL. If he was, he would be a great fit for the Packers. Helton is considered to be one of the best offensive minds in college football and would bring some much-needed energy to the Packers offense.