With nine vacancies around the league, including the Las Vegas Raiders, there’s going to be a lot of competition in the head coach market this offseason.
So, if we take into account each team’s 2021 record, quarterback situation, notable returners, — anyone under contract for 2022 before free agency — notable free agents, projected 2022 cap space, number of top 100 picks and a general outlook of the roster, where do the Raiders rank?
QB Situation: Tua Tagovailoa (21 starts, 2020 No. 5 pick)
Notable Returners: Jaylen Waddle (WR), Xavien Howard (CB), Jevon Holland (S)
Notable Free Agents: Will Fuller (WR), Emmanuel Ogbah (EDGE), Mike Gesicki (TE)
2022 Cap Space: $70 million (1st in NFL)
2022 Top 100 picks: 30 (Projected from SF), 50, 100
I think just about everyone was shocked when the Dolphins fired Brian Flores, seeing as he was 19-14 and in the playoff picture over the last two seasons.