Oakland Raiders
Projected Coach: Tom Cable
Why: Yes, this is the same guy who was the interim coach for the Raiders this season when Lane Kiffin was fired. The team went 3-3 in their last 6 games, two of them being on the road in tough environments (TB was 6-1 before their loss). Cable is a hard-nose coach, who likes being able to make decisions. That may not sit well with Oakland Owner Al Davis, who I couldn't even begin to understand what goes on in his brain, but facts are facts. Not many candidates want to go to Oakland because of Davis, and Cable wants the job.
Sleeper(s): Ravens Defensive Coordinator Rex Ryan
Denver Broncos
Projected Coach: Steve Spanguolo
Why: For 14 years, the Denver Broncos were lead by offensive-minded coach Mike Shannahan. Now, after two straight years of not making the playoffs, and the Broncos ranking 30th in the NFL in team defense, it seems like Denver needs to move in a different direction. A defensive-minded coach here would be the fit, and the best candidate in that regard is Spanguolo, who has done wonders for that Giants Defense. The Broncos have some talent here with players like Champ Bailey, D.J Williams, Dre' Bly, and Elvis Dumervill, and some good coaching will be able to resurrect this unit, and hopefully the team.
Sleeper(s): Titans Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz
St. Louis Rams
Predicted Coach: Jim Haslett
Why: Another interim coach this season. For the Rams though, Haslett did not have good results. After winning his first two games, the Rams lost their last 8. However, it seems like the players enjoyed playing for Haslett enough that they want him back. At the end of the season, at least 20 members of the Rams team signed a petition to have Haslett retain his job. In the end, it's all about the players, and Haslett is historically a players coach, and was once considered an offensive genius. I think he stays here.
Sleeper(s): Patriots Offensive Coordinator Josh Mcdaniels
Detroit Lions
Predicted Coach: Who knows?
Why: Who the hell would want to take over a team that just finished a season winless, and has lost 22 straight games dating back to the 2007 season. They need so much help on both sides of the ball, it's impossible to guess what direction they are heading.
Names to Consider: Stanford Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, Cowboys Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett, Vikings Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier
New York Jets
Predicted Coach: Brian Schottenheimer
Why: As the team's offensive coordinator, and the son of coaching legend Marty Schottenheimer, Brian has a great football background, and a great Jets background. He knows the team, knows the players, and apparently had a good enough interview to be named the frontrunner for the job according to cnnsi.com on Thursday.
Sleeper(S): Ex-Ravens coach Brian Billick, Arizona Offensive Line coach Russ Grimm, Rex Ryan
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