NFL Coaching Shake-Up: McCarthy Exits Cowboys, Sanders Eyes Raiders Position
NFL Coaching Changes: McCarthy Out, Sanders Eyes Raiders Job
The NFL's coaching landscape is shifting dramatically following Wild Card Weekend. Here's a comprehensive update on the latest coaching movements and rumors:
Key Coaching Changes:
- Dallas Cowboys fired Mike McCarthy
- New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel (former Titans coach)
- Jacksonville Jaguars dismissed Doug Pederson
- Raiders fired Antonio Pierce after 4-13 season
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Raiders Head Coach Search:
- Deion Sanders expressing "very strong interest"
- Other candidates include:
- Pete Carroll (former Seahawks coach)
- Ben Johnson (Lions offensive coordinator)
- Steve Spagnuolo (Chiefs defensive coordinator)
- Robert Saleh (former Jets coach)
Raiders Position Benefits:
- Young roster (average age under 26)
- #6 NFL draft pick
- $98.7M in cap space
- Challenge: No established quarterback
Other Notable Vacancies:
Chicago Bears:
- Fired Matt Eberflus
- $75M cap space
- #10 draft pick
- Potential landing spot for McCarthy
New York Jets:
- Rex Ryan interviewed but no longer considered
- $23M cap space
- Uncertainty around Aaron Rodgers' return
- 13-season playoff drought
Betting Markets (via Polymarket):
- Ben Johnson: 41% probability to Bears
- Liam Cohen: 46% probability to Jaguars
- Aaron Glenn: 32% probability to Saints
Recent Wild Card Results:
- Commanders defeated Buccaneers 23-20
- Bills, Ravens, Eagles won decisively
- Texans beat Chargers 32-12
- Rams vs Vikings finale moved to Arizona (wildfires)
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