It’s the middle of January, which means the NFL’s coaching carousel is likely already pushing the highest RPMs it will reach this year. Monday was a prime example as the New England Patriots introduced Mike Vrabel as their next HC while, halfway across the country, the Dallas Cowboys officially put out their “now hiring” placard when they and Mike McCarthy failed to reach a new agreement to keep him in North Texas following the expiration of his contract.
It seems unlikely more jobs will be vacated, however one never knows when a surprise resignation or retirement might crop up – perhaps when a successful young coach burns out … or maybe when an older, established one decides to call it a career after a Super Bowl three-peat.