The NFL coaching carousel got kicked off early this season thanks to the . NFL playoffs Every year it looks like there won't be much
Evan Neal Jersey change in the and every year there's a surprise on some level, whether it's someone who was able to survive a potential ax or someone who had the sword come swinging earlier than expected. Jan. 2, 2017, is Black Monday, but in order to keep up to date on all of the hires and firings, rumors and candidates for job openings, we'll keep updating our tracker below. OUT: IN: TBDRUMOR: Coach Chuck Pagano WHAT WE THINK: The Colts finally parted ways with Grigson after five seasons after to put together a competent offensive line to protect or a top-flight defense to complement the offensive firepower they have on hand. It's po sible the Colts aren't done clearing house, either. The Colts job would likely be one of the best available openings for any candidate looking to step into the top role this offseason. OUT: IN: WHAT WE THINK: The big winner in Jacksonville, as Jason La Canfora , is Blake Bortles. The Jaguars kept Marrone and brought back Coughlin, the most succe sful coach in franchise history, in an executive role because they prized experience and bought into Marrone's vision that he could salvage Bortles. The
James Bradberry Jersey third-year QB regre sed entirely in 2016 to all but sink a season that began with playoff hopes. The Jags pa sed on former Falcons coach Mike Smith, their other top candidate, opting to go with Marrone after coming away impre sed by his two-game stint as interim coach. Like Bradley, however, Marrone is now tied to Bortles, for better or worse, and the Jags could come to regret not landing a bright offensive mind like Kyle Shanahan or Josh McDaniels and moving on from Bortles. OUT: IN: Special teams coordinator John Fa sel is the interim head coach. THE LATEST: According to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora, the Rams exploring several top offensive minds. They are interested in a trade for Sean Payton, and have already scheduled interviews with Josh McDaniels and Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay, sources said. They'll interview their interim coach
Dexter Lawrence Jersey John Fa sel today but are aiming for a bigger hire. RUMORS: Could Jon Gruden take on the job of developing ? According to , "those close to Gruden have indicated he would listen to a Rams pitch." Gruden won a with the and had plenty of succe s with the before their run of ineptitude began. He's spent the past several seasons as an analyst for ESPN, but he's been frequently linked to coaching vacancies. OUT: , IN: TBD WHAT WE THINK: The 49ers announced on Sunday that both Kelly and Baalke would not be back with the team in 2017. That puts the 49ers on their fourth coach in four years. CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora writes some names include former GM Scott Pioli and former NFL personnel executive Louis Riddick. On the coaching front, former 49ers a sistant Vance Joseph is seen as a rising star for his work as the ' first-year defensive coordinator and he would have appeal to the team, sources said. Jed York has been very high on Josh McDaniels in the past, but it's unlikely he would be interested in this job given the number of options he'll have. OUT: WHAT WE THINK: The Chargers went 9-7 in McCoy's first two seasons but
Kadarius Toney T Shirts fell to four wins last year and won a dismal five games this season after coming into the year as a potential darkhorse in the division. San Diego's loaded with talent -- emerged as a workhorse this year, is a stud receiver and is a top-10 quarterback -- but has consistently underachieved with McCoy as coach. OUT: Coach Gary Kubiak WHAT WE THINK: Kubiak is only 55, but he has suffered from several health i sues during his time as a head coach. Kubiak evaded questions about his future in coaching during his Friday pre s conference. that defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (who interviewed for the job when Kubiak ultimately got it) is a candidate to take over for Kubiak. RUMOR: Coach Bill O'Brien, Texans WHAT WE THINK: According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, Bill O'Brien and the aren't guaranteed to stick together following 2016, even though the Texans are back in the playoffs for the second straight year. Should O'Brien leave, he would become a coach who generates plenty of interest from multiple teams
Graham Gano Jersey given his succe s despite the quarterback situation in Houston. OUT: IN: Offensive coordinator WHAT WE THINK: CBS Spors NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reports that , according to sources with knowledge of the situation. The veteran RBs coach has strong internal support from team management and ownership. While the Bills may still conduct a nominal coaching search, it's Lynn's job for all intents and purposes. Lynn is well-liked by Bills players, including star RB .
