"Two jobs -- the Titans and Giants -- have become available during the season, and as always, more are expected to open up once the season ends. It's the reality of the NFL that a half a dozen or so of these jobs change hands every year. It might not be the best way for teams to do business, but these decisions can shape the futures of these franchises."
"When a coach loses his job, the attention shifts to who will replace him. This time last year, Ben Johnson and Mike Vrabel were some of the top candidates. They are now having success as first-year head coaches in Chicago and New England, respectively. We weren't hearing much about Pete Carroll, who surprisingly got the job in Las Vegas."
The NFL head coaching cycle begins with several jobs becoming available, including the Titans and Giants during the season. A half dozen or so head coaching jobs typically change hands each year, shaping franchise futures. Coaching hires can include surprise candidates, while recent first-year coaches like Ben Johnson and Mike Vrabel have found immediate success. Teams and agents are contacted late in the season to identify likely interviewees and landing candidates. A ranked list of the top nine head coach candidates plus a wild-card is compiled based on reported interest and availability. Vance Joseph leads the list as Denver's defensive coordinator and a former 2017 head coach, with his defense among the league's best and a chance to break the single-season sacks record.
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