Forecasting NFL Head Coaching Changes
By Michael Schneid
Raiders: John Harbaugh (current 49ers HC)
It's been long known that Harbaugh has worn out his welcome in SF. Assuming he decides to pass on the Michigan job to stay in the NFL, he may choose Oakland for three reasons. 1) His wife reportedly loves the bay area. 2) Money. Oakland is desperate and will pay him. 3) Power. Oakland is desperate and would likely fire GM Reggie McKenzie and give Harbaugh power to make moves if that was a request.
Dolphins: Brian Kelly (current Notre Dame HC)
Miami may look to make a splash. Considering the success another Kelly has had (Chip), the Dolphins may look to the college game and hire Brian Kelly for his offense.
Jets: Darrell Bevell (current Seahawks OC)
Current Jets GM John Idzik used to work in Seattle and knows Bevell. Jets need a creative, offensive mind and Bevell has done a great job developing Russell Wilson
Bears: Mike Singletary
This job is one of the hardest to forecast. Marc Trestman has only been in Chicago for two years, but the Bears have been a disaster this season. A tough defensive-minded coach may be the way to go and Singletary's name has been mentioned. He has previous experience coaching the 49ers and is a former legend in Chicago. If nothing else, this hire can reinvigorate fans and excite them to see the Bears going back to their history. If not Singletary, Todd Bowles makes sense here.
Falcons: Rex Ryan (current Jets HC)
Rex may not be a bad coach. But he was constantly dealt a bad hand in NY. Even the two years he took the Jets to the AFC Championship games, his offense was simply average. A revolving door of offensive coordinators didnt help. But the Falcons have all the pieces in place on offense. They can leave OC Dirk Koetter in place and bring in Rex, who is known as a player-friendly, disciplinarian, tough-minded coach. Sort of the opposite of Mike Smith. Falcons dont need to reset, per say, but they need to pull the plug on Smith and bring on someone who can regain the franchise's momentum.
49ers: Adam Gase (current Broncos OC)
Jim Tomsula has long been considered the front runner. He is the current SF DL coach. Its quite possible the front office decides to move on from this season and the Harbaugh regime altogether. Gase is one of the younger, brightest minds in the NFL. He has been Denver's OC for two years and replaced Mike McCoy when the Chargers hired him, and so far that has worked out well.
Raiders: John Harbaugh (current 49ers HC)
It's been long known that Harbaugh has worn out his welcome in SF. Assuming he decides to pass on the Michigan job to stay in the NFL, he may choose Oakland for three reasons. 1) His wife reportedly loves the bay area. 2) Money. Oakland is desperate and will pay him. 3) Power. Oakland is desperate and would likely fire GM Reggie McKenzie and give Harbaugh power to make moves if that was a request.
Dolphins: Brian Kelly (current Notre Dame HC)
Miami may look to make a splash. Considering the success another Kelly has had (Chip), the Dolphins may look to the college game and hire Brian Kelly for his offense.
Jets: Darrell Bevell (current Seahawks OC)
Current Jets GM John Idzik used to work in Seattle and knows Bevell. Jets need a creative, offensive mind and Bevell has done a great job developing Russell Wilson
Bears: Mike Singletary
This job is one of the hardest to forecast. Marc Trestman has only been in Chicago for two years, but the Bears have been a disaster this season. A tough defensive-minded coach may be the way to go and Singletary's name has been mentioned. He has previous experience coaching the 49ers and is a former legend in Chicago. If nothing else, this hire can reinvigorate fans and excite them to see the Bears going back to their history. If not Singletary, Todd Bowles makes sense here.
Falcons: Rex Ryan (current Jets HC)
Rex may not be a bad coach. But he was constantly dealt a bad hand in NY. Even the two years he took the Jets to the AFC Championship games, his offense was simply average. A revolving door of offensive coordinators didnt help. But the Falcons have all the pieces in place on offense. They can leave OC Dirk Koetter in place and bring in Rex, who is known as a player-friendly, disciplinarian, tough-minded coach. Sort of the opposite of Mike Smith. Falcons dont need to reset, per say, but they need to pull the plug on Smith and bring on someone who can regain the franchise's momentum.
49ers: Adam Gase (current Broncos OC)
Jim Tomsula has long been considered the front runner. He is the current SF DL coach. Its quite possible the front office decides to move on from this season and the Harbaugh regime altogether. Gase is one of the younger, brightest minds in the NFL. He has been Denver's OC for two years and replaced Mike McCoy when the Chargers hired him, and so far that has worked out well.
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