Eight jobs open, two I have out of the way. Six left, expect back to back triple header posts today and tomorrow, so keep up with this link below. Copy it or something so you can go back and check because I will make sure to keep it updated.
https://fanspo.com/nfl/s/general/p/7139yP7O69m7sM/nfl-coach-candidate-tier-list-links
The Raiders job might be one of the most interesting and confusing job for a candidate. They haven't had any success since 2021, the season they fired Jon Gruden and their STC interim took them to the playoffs. And they rewarded Bisaccia with a kick rocks old man and they hired Josh McDaniels. That McDaniels hire aged perfectly liked a jar of mayonnaise sitting on the counter for three days and you grab a butter knife to dip you some for your bread and... Let's just say the look and smell was not great. They replaced McDaniels with the players choice in Antonio Pierce who was the interim who went 5-4 after starting 3-5. Turns out that mayo was still sitting out as AP was not improving at all going 5-4 to 4-13 and getting the can as soon as the season ended. They went for a home run hire in Pete Carroll which seemed to be the perfect move. It didn't pan out. Now, the Raiders are in this situation where they have the number 1 pick and will likely draft Fernando Mendoza, but they will have the same GM that had enough cap space to do whatever and brought in scraps and Geno Smith. I don't expect another Pete Carroll type would want a shot at this job after what had happened to Carroll, but this might open a spot for a coordinator looking for their first HC job who is willing to go through a one year rebuild and then year two or three compete for the AFC West, AFC, and the Super Bowl in that order.
The Usual Suspects
Klint Kubiak, Seattle Seahawks (OC; 2025-?)
Kubiak might be seen as the best fit for Mendoza after what he has been able to do with Sam Darnold, I just don't feel comfortable giving him a HC job right away. His career seems to be closer to a roller coaster and even though he is at his highest point, I don't think it will go any higher and he is prone to taking the biggest fall of his career if this doesn't pan out as planned.
Chris Shula, Los Angeles Rams (DC; 2024-?)
Shula might have any job he wants this cycle once Harbaugh and Stefanski are both hired and out of the way. A young, bright mind with a coaching family background. He might be a great hire, and might be what the Raiders need to make Maxx Crosby happy.
Jesse Minter, Los Angeles Chargers (DC; 2024-?)
Minter is a former CFP winning DC and has a great track record of developing young defensive players to young stars. This might be the hire Vegas will go with if they plan to build strictly in the draft this year and next.
The Second Opportunity
Kevin Stefanski, former Cleveland Browns Head Coach (2020-25)
I feel like this is going to be New York's next HC, but I also think Vegas could throw their hat in the ring late and make a case to him why he would fit. He was able to do more with less at Cleveland, but he also ran Baker Mayfield out of town and pushed for Deshaun Watson knowing full and well about his allegations.
Mike McCarthy, former Green Bay Packers (2006-18) and Dallas Cowboys (2020-24) Head Coach
What goes better than a rookie QB? A rookie QB with a Super Bowl winning, QB whisperer in Mike McCarthy! I kinda like the vision of McCarthy the HC and Mendoza the QB as Mendoza gets a veteran who has been there done that that he can lean on and trust, Mendoza is also a clean slate for McCarthy that he can paint a new scene with this canvas right wrongs with this prospect.
John Harbaugh, former Baltimore Ravens Head Coach (2008-25)
Swing big. This is the biggest fish on the market, you hire him, you probably will attract a lot of FA's to your team right away.
The Question Marks
Vance Joseph, Denver Broncos (DC; 2023-?)
It sounds kinda like this may be the next HC all based on another candidate's name being in the HC mix that I will talk about later, but the biggest question is is he really ready for a second shot or is he just that good of a DC?
Brian Daboll, former New York Giants Head Coach (2022-25)
He shown flashes of what he could be or what he could had done, I just don't know if he would live up to expectations at any team if I am just being honest. This is someone who would be a fantastic OC elsewhere, or a college HC, just probably not a good fit as a NFL HC.
Matt Nagy, Kansas City Chiefs (OC; 2023-?)
He is somehow a hot commodity with him being a top candidate in Tennessee and now Vegas looking at him, I just feel like everything I seen of him at Chicago should be red flags for anybody going after him.
The McVay Hire
Davis Webb, Denver Broncos (PGC; 2025-?)
At the age of 30, he is the same age as Sean McVay when he was hired for the Rams HC job. The only thing that is different is the fact McVay had nine years of coaching experience and Webb only has three. Webb also works on the Broncos, as does Vance Joseph. All of this looks as if he is really interviewing for the OC position and not the HC position and Joseph will be the HC. Maybe I am reading too much into this here?
There is my Raiders list. Let me know your thoughts down below and expect the second one to be posted later today.