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Getting a head start on this as we're already getting open positions and lots of rumors circulating about interested parties and who will land where.

Open Teams/Open Positions
Arizona Cardinals: HC - Mike LeFleur, OC - Nathaniel Hackett, OL - Justin Frye, AOL - Chris Cook, DC - Nick Rallis, DL - Pete Kwiatkowski, LB - Matt Feeney, CB - Zac Etheridge, ST - Michale Ghobrial
Atlanta Falcons: GM - Ian Cunningham, HC - Kevin Stefanski, OC - Tommy Rees, PGC - Tanner Egstrand, QB - Alex Van Pelt, AQB - Jordan Reid, RB - Michael Pitre, TE - Kevin Koger, AOL - Matt Jones, DC - Jeff Ulbrich, DL - Nate Ollie, ADL - LaTroy Lewis, ILB - Barrett Ruud, OLB - John Timu, DB - Justin Hood, NB/ADB - Ricky Manning, DA - Dave Huxtable, ST - Craig Aukerman
Baltimore Ravens: HC - Jesse Minter, OC - Declan Doyle, QB - Marcus Brady, RB - Eddie Faulkner, WR - , TE - Zack Grossi, OL - Dwayne Ledford, AOL - Shawn Flaherty, SOA - Joe Lombardi, OQC - Patrick Kramer, DC - Anthony Weaver, DL - Lou Esposito, ADL - Harland Bower, ILB - Tyler Santucci, OLB - , DB - Mike Mickens, DA - Charlie Gelman, DA - Miles Taylor
Buffalo Bills: HC - Joe Brady, SA - John Fox, OC - Pete Carmichael Jr, RGC/TE - Rob Boras, QB - Bo Hardegree, AQB - Kyle Shurmur, RB - Kelly Skipper, WR - Drew Terrell, AWR - D.J. Mangas, OL - Pat Meyer, AOL - August Gund, OA - Milli Wilson, DC - Jim Leonhard, DL - Terrance Jamison, ILB - John Egorugwu, OLB - Bobby April III, CB - Jay Valai, S - Joe Danna, SDA - Jason Rebrovich, DA - Alvin Vaughn, DQC - Craig Robertson, ST - Jeff Rodgers, AST - Turner West
Carolina Panthers: AQB/PGC - Mike Bercovici
Chicago Bears: OC - Press Taylor, PGC -
Cincinnati Bengals: RGC - James Casey, AQB - Jordan Salkin, AWR - Davis Koetter, ADL - Mike Moon, ALB - Ronnie Regula
Cleveland Browns: HC - Todd Monken, AHC - Daniel Stern, QB - Mike Bajakian, RB - Duce Staley, TE - Jeff Blasko, OL - George Warhop, AOL - Sanders Davis, DC - Mike Rutenberg, NB - Jeff Anderson, ST - Byron Storer
Dallas Cowboys: AWR - Stephen Bravo-Brown, AOL - Kyle Fuller, DC - Christian Parker, DPGC - Derrick Ansley, DL - Marcus Dixon, ADL - Demeitre Brim, ILB - Scott Symons, OLB - Chidera Uzo-Diribe, CB - Ryan Smith, ADB - Robert Muschamp
Denver Broncos: OC/QB - Davis Webb, PGC - John Morton, WR - , DPG - , CB -
Detroit Lions: OC - Drew Petzing
Green Bay Packers: QB - , DC - Jonathan Gannon, DPGC - Bobby Babich, LB - Sam Siefkes, DA - Will Smart, ST - , AST -
Houston Texans: TE - James Ferentz, AOL - , OQC - Alex Ward, DA - Jay Simpson
Indianapolis Colts: AWR - , DQC - Dillon Doyle
Jacksonville Jaguars: AOL -
Kansas City Chiefs: OC - Eric Bienemy, RB - DeMarco Murray, WR - Chad O'Shea, OQC - Nate Pagan, ADL - Terry Bradden Jr, S - Andre Curtis, DQC - CJ Cox
Las Vegas Raiders: HC - Klint Kubiak, AHC - Mike McCoy, OC - Andrew Janocko, RGC - Mario Jeberaeel, RB - Omar Young, WR - Zach Azzanni, ATE - , DC - Rob Leonard, DB - Matt Robinson, ST - Joe DeCamillis
Los Angeles Chargers: OC - Mike McDaniel, PGC - Adam Gase, RGC/TE - Chandler Handley, RB - Max McCaffrey, OL - Butch Barry, DC - Chris O'Leary, ADL - Julian Campenni, LB - Sean Spence, ALB - Chandler Henley
Los Angeles Rams: OC - Kliff Kingsbury, DB - Michael Hunter Jr, DA - Robert Wright, ST - Bubba Ventrone, AST - Kyle Hoke
Miami Dolphins: GM - Jon-Eric Sullivan, AGM - Kyle Smith, HC - Jeff Hafley, OC - Bobby Slowik, PGC - Kevin Patullo, QB - Bush Hamdan, RB - Ladell Betts, WR - Tyke Tolbert, AWR - Jonathan Krause, TE - Ron Middleton, ATE - Lemuel Jeanpierre, OL - Zach Yenser, AOL - Matt Applebaum, OA - Leander Wallace, DC - Sean Duggan, DPGC - Derrick Ansley, DRGC/DA - Joe Barry, DL - Austin Clark, LB - Al Washington, ALB - Wendel Davis, CB - Jahmile Addae, NB - DeShawn Shead, S - Ryan Downard, DQC - Siriki Diabate, ST - Chris Tabor, AST - Brock Olivo, AST - Darius Eubanks
Minnesota Vikings: GM - , AHC - Frank Smith, PGC - , TE - Ryan Cordell, OL - Keith Carter, AOL - Derek Warehime, DPGC/DB - Gerald Alexander, DRGC/DL - Ryan Nielsen
New England Patriots: ARB - BJ Edmonds, DC - Zak Kuhr, DA - Terrell Williams
New York Giants: HC - John Harbaugh, AHC/ST - Chris Horton, OC - Matt Nagy, PGC/QB - Brian Callahan, RB - Willie Taggart, WR - Chad Hall, TE - Tim Kelly, OL - Mike Bloomgren, AOL - Grant Newsome, SOA - Greg Roman, OA - Noah Riley, OQC - Adam Schrack, OQC - Mike Snyder, DC - Dennard Wilson, DPGC/DB - Donald D'Alesio, DRGC/OLB - Charlie Bullen, DL - Dennis Johnson, ADL - , ILB - Frank Bush, ALB - Matt Pees, DB - Addison Lynch, DA - Megan Rosburg, DQC - Brendan Clark, AST- T.J. Wiest
New York Jets: OC - Frank Reich, PGC - Seth Ryan, QB - Bill Musgrave, AQB - Thomas Merkle, TE - Alfredo Roberts, AOL - Al Netter, DC - Brian Duker, DL - Karl Dunbar, LB -
Philadelphia Eagles: OC - Sean Mannion, PGC - Josh Grizzard, QB - , OL - Chris Kuper, DPGC/DB - Joe Kasper
Pittsburgh Steelers: HC - Mike McCarthy, OC - Brian Angelichio, QB - Tom Arth, RB - , WR - Adam Henry, OL - Ramon Chinyoung, AOL - Jahri Evans, SOA - James Campen, DC - Patrick Graham, DL - Domanto Peko, LB - Scott McCurley, DB - Joe Whitt Jr, DB - Gerald Alexander, DA - Shawn Howe, DQC - Pat Reilly, ST - Danny Crossman
San Francisco 49ers: TE - , DC - Raheem Morris
Seattle Seahawks: OC - Brian Fleury, QB - , RB - Thomas Hammock, ILB - Zach Orr
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: OC - Zac Robinson, PGC - TJ Yates, QB - Chandler Whitmer, AOL - Andrew Mitchell, SOA - Ken Zampese, DL - Marcus West, CB - Rashad Johnson, S - Tim Atkins, DA - Todd Bowles Jr, ST - Danny Smith, AST - Luke Smith
Tennessee Titans: HC - Robert Saleh, OC - Brian Daboll, QB - Shea Tierney, RB - Randy Jordan, WR - Greg Lewis, TE - Luke Stocker, OL - Carmen Bricillo, AOL - Isaac Williams, DC - Gus Bradley, DL - Aaron Whitecotton, ADL - Tanzel Smart, CB - Tony Oden, S - Marquand Manuel, NB - Dalton Hilliard, SDA - Ben Bloom, DA - Ahmed Saleh, ST - John Fassel, AST - Rayna Stewart
Washington Commanders: OC/QB - David Blough, AQB - Danny Etling, RB - Anthony Lynn, ARB - Jesse Madden, AWR - Andrew Coleman, OL - Darnell Stapleton, AOL - Shane Toub, OA - Wes Welker, DC - Daronte Jones, ADL - Darryl Tapp, ALB - George Banko, OLB - John Pagano, CB - William Gay, S - Tommy Donatell, ADB - Jake Olsen
 
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Atlanta and Cleveland now both looking for new HC. Stefanski will be a hot candidate.

Atlanta is expected to name Matty Ice as their new president.
 
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Sources: Cardinals fired head coach Jonathan Gannon.Arizona closed this season with nine straight losses, ultimately costing Gannon his job.Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort will spearhead the search for a new head coach.
 
Remember when everyone said the Cardinals were the most fraudulent 2-0 team and it wasn't even close, with no one giving them any credit? Gannon getting canned was a sure thing by the end of September.
 
I like Jesse Minter too but I prefer Flores. I know someone who was coached by him and they told me Flores never had major problems with any players besides Tua. And as you can tell from his press conferences, Tua is clearly off center in some kind of way and not normal.

My own experience reffing and being around people who played at a high level is that hard ass coaches who expect a lot from their players are more likely to be successful.
 
Cleveland is keeping Watson, though, right?
And Andrew Berry who helped broker the Watson deal and basically handcuff Stefanski the last four years.

Cleveland got rid of the wrong non-player IMO
 
Washington and OC Kliff Kingsbury are parting ways as Kingsbury is seeking head coaching opportunities.

Washington also fired their DC.

so apparently when you have a profoundly disappointing season in part due to an injury to your star QB and poorly equipped roster, you aren’t obligated to run it back and hope it goes better. Interesting concept.
 
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Massive news as John Harbaugh is OUT as Baltimore HC after 18 seasons.
a major breaking point was his refusal to let OC Todd Monken go according to Russini.

this absolutely feels like he wanted out and did what he could do to facilitate that desire and it’s also likely he was growing tired of Lamar and it was probably reciprocal.

He’s an Ohio guy so it wouldn’t shock me if he tries to land in Cleveland just to go against Baltimore but if i had to guess he most likely feels like a NY Giants type.
 
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Not much of a surprise but Detroit is moving on from John Morton as OC.
 
you mean Mike McDaniel, the now former miami dolphins coach, not Mike Macdonald the currently very employed head coach of the Seahawks whom are the number one seed in the NFC.
 
Tom Moore, offensive consultant for the Buccaneers, has decided to leave the organization. He’s 87 years old and is a hot candidate for a position with North Carolina.
 
Washington is promoting David Blough from asst QB coach to offensive coordinator.
 
Ravens announced they interviewed Kevin Stefanski, who I fully expect to get the job and beat the Browns twice every season because LOL Cleveland.
 
ESPN’s John Keim reports Dan Quinn “wanted a different offensive identity and spoke often with his staff of wanting a better run-pass balance.” This makes sense considering Quinn's background and the philosophy of Kingsbury & his systems vs. Quinn being more of a defensive-minded HC.

ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reports John Harbaugh is “likely” to interview with the Giants next week. Some interesting talent there with the Giants so this could be a fit to watch.
 
Are there any Holmgren types out there in the coordinator or position ranks?
 
Schefter:
Browns are interviewing Mike McDaniel today for their head coach opening.

Packers now are expected to try to work out a deal in the coming days to keep head coach Matt LaFleur in Green Bay, per sources.

 
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