Matching Top NFL Head Coaching Candidates with New Job Openings

The Bears went the route of a quarterback guru the last time they had a head coaching vacancy.Matt Nagy was coming from Andy Reid's coaching tree in Kansas City, but the result was not a high-flying offense.That will make Chicago's search interesting. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported the team won't necessarily be looking for a guy to develop a quarterback, with "their focus likely on leader-of-men types." He mentioned Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo and Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus as potential fits. Pederson was the Eagles' head coach for five years. Interim head coach Rich Bisaccia took over when Jon Gruden resigned in October after emails surfaced in which Gruden used racist, anti-gay and misogynistic language.With the Raiders clinching a playoff spot after a win against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, it's time to knock the "interim" off his title even though the organization has been connected to much bigger names, including Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh. Ruggs has since been charged with four felonies and a misdemeanor stemming from the crash.Not only did Bisaccia keep the team competitive, but the Raiders are back in the postseason for the first time since 2016.Importantly, even with a 1-5 stretch under his watch, he has the faith of key players in the locker room."I love having him as my head coach, and he's somebody I've been able to go to for advice from day one from the time I came here three years ago," defensive end Maxx Crosby said, per Tom LaMarre of Sports Illustrated.Most teams are looking for a head coach who can develop strong relationships within the organization and win games. Bisaccia has already proved he can do both in Las Vegas.The Dolphins were easily the most surprising team to nix their head coach after they won eight of their last nine games to secure back-to-back winning seasons.