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corinthian

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Jim Harbaugh leads top 10 head-coaching candidates - NFL.com
With Black Monday on the horizon, we turn our attention to the top head-coaching candidates from around the NFL.

1. Jim Harbaugh, 49ers coach: Now that San Francisco has been eliminated from postseason contention, a divorce with Harbaugh is inevitable, NFL Media columnist Michael Silver has reported. Harbaugh's 43-19-1 record with three consecutive trips to the NFC Championship Game have already garnered an offer from the University of Michigan. Once he's cut loose by the Niners, expect the Raiders to be first in line for his services. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport has reported mutual interest between the two camps, with Oakland owner Mark Davis seeking a "rock star" or "superstar" head coach. Once Harbaugh is jettisoned in San Francisco, defensive line coach Jim Tomsula will be the favorite to take over the 49ers.

2. Rex Ryan, Jets coach: Owner Woody Johnson is already assembling a football council to help with the hiring decision, an ominous sign for the futures of Ryan and general manager John Idzik. Although Ryan has been undone by his almost willful disregard for offense and inability to identify coaches capable of developing quarterbacks, he's still respected as one of the game's premier defensive minds. John Fox, a coach with a similar profile, has succeeded with the help of a franchise quarterback in Denver.

3. Todd Bowles, Cardinals defensive coordinator: With maniacal blitzes and creative scheming, Bowles has fashioned an island of misfit toys into one of the NFL's most overachieving defenses. Bowles offers experience as an interim head coach with the Dolphins in 2011 and has interviewed for openings in each of the past few seasons. The Cardinals have already acknowledged Bowles will be one of the hot candidates in January.

4. Dan Quinn, Seahawks defensive coordinator: The Seahawks stand atop the NFL's defensive rankings in points and yards 10 months after Quinn cooked up one of the best game plans in Super Bowl history. Quinn is one of the main reasons pass rusher Michael Bennett boasted Monday that Seattle is now home to the greatest defense ever to hit the gridiron. If Quinn draws interest around the league, Pete Carroll will have no qualms about nudging his top lieutenant out of the nest.

5. Teryl Austin, Lions defensive coordinator: In his first year as coordinator, Austin's Detroit defense is second only to Quinn's in points and yards thanks to his aggressive, player-friendly approach. Chairman John Wooten has said Austin will be one of the top-three minority candidates the Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation will submit to NFL teams with coaching vacancies this off-season. Austin is "absolutely" open to interviews next month.

6. Adam Gase, Broncos offensive coordinator: One of the NFL's bright, young offensive minds, Gase turned down an opportunity to interview for the Browns' job last January, focusing instead on Denver's Super Bowl run. Former Rams coach Mike Martz believes Gase is excellent at scheming matchup advantages, which would help a team with a young quarterback in need of a guiding hand.

7. Hue Jackson, Bengals offensive coordinator: In addition to his semi-successful stint as Raiders head coach, Jackson has plenty of experience developing quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers at the college and pro level. Despite injuries to Marvin Jones, Tyler Eifert and A.J. Green, he has kept Cincinnati's offense afloat thanks to a strong rushing attack and crafty game plans. One concern for prospective teams: Andy Dalton's regression in Jackson's first season replacing Jay Gruden.

8. Darrell Bevell, Seahawks offensive coordinator: Bevell worked with Brett Favre in Green Bay and Minnesota before helping to develop Russell Wilson in Seattle. He's also had the good fortune to work with two of the best running backs of the past decade in Adrian Peterson and Marshawn Lynch. After spending the offseason tinkering with Wilson and Percy Harvin, Bevell has found himself leaning on Lynch and a passing attack that relies on Wilson's extraordinary improvisational skills. How will interested teams interpret that temporary identity crisis?

9. Josh McDaniels, Patriots offensive coordinator: Not ready to become a head coach at age 33, McDaniels crashed and burned with the Broncos in 2010. He has rehabilitated his image as an offensive specialist since returning to New England four years ago. Although he's viewed as a quarterback guru, McDaniels was not able to develop a handpicked Tim Tebow or former No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford. There is also speculation that he is not all that eager to leave his station as Bill Belichick's right-hand man.

10. Mike Shanahan, free agent: Will NFL teams view Shanahan in a different light after Jay Gruden went through similar struggles with Robert Griffin III this season? The former Broncos and Redskins coach is interested in coaching again, but only for the right organization with a roster ready to contend. The problem is those teams don't tend to have head-coaching vacancies.
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I think harbaugh is going to michigan. rex ryan, tod bowles and hue jack would all be great to have
 
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corinthian

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yeah, but there were some games where our D had absolutely no answer from the beginning to the end of the game. the dolphins, rams and chiefs just seemed to do whatever they wanted and even just kept running the same shit over and over again. tarver couldn't figure any way to even slow them down. maybe it wasn't his fault, maybe just a lack of talent and depth. either way any new big name coach is going to pick his own coordinators.

only way tarver stays, is if sparano is HC


I'd also like to see an offensive minded HC. defensive minded coaches seem to like picking shitty offensive coordinators
 
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InfamousICON

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Looks like Harbaugh is definitely Michigan bound. They're gonna be paying him $8 million a year.

Sources: Jim Harbaugh Expected to Take Michigan Job | Bleacher Report

Two members of the San Francisco 49ers staff and a third NFL source said Saturday they expect 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh to accept a six-year, $48 million contract to become the head coach of the University of Michigan.
 
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corinthian

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I really think hue jack is the best man for the job. dude genuinely loved being head coach of the raiders. it might seem like a longshot, but all it would really take is for mark to call him in for an interview. he definitely wants to be a head coach again and I doubt he'd turn down the opportunity. with harbaugh out the picture who knows?
 
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MaC A$$ ViC said:
4th pick. Tampa, Titans, jags, raiders, Redskins; jets
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yep stupid fucken Jags blew it at the very end. Cant fucken wait for next season. Carr throws for over 3000 yards with no receivers this year literally. If we add some weapons he will definitely pass for 4000 yards next year. Hopefully Murray can stay healthly and we could potentially have a deadly offense in the years to come. Wouldnt mind if we kept Sporano also. Hes a heavy run type coach which is good, we already know Carr can pass the ball we just gotta keep it balanced. Defense will come around, got a lot of young players. Hopefully Woodson plays next year, hes still playing at a high level. See no reason why he would retire

PS pretty cool Keith Mcgill got a td today, hes good friends with 2 brothers i grew up with.
 
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