The Head Coach Hot Board

Matt LaFleur | Packers | HC - If he were to actually become available, like many in the national media seem to believe is a possibility, he is the definition of a home run, slam dunk hire. Elite offensive mind, young, proven, and has a strong track record hiring defensive coordinators.

Jesse Minter | Chargers | DC - The hot new name of the coaching cycle, Minter brings some of the goodwill earned by Mike MacDonald to the table as he has followed in his footsteps.

Chris Shula | Rams | DC - Younger than the first two names, Shula has bloodlines, but arguably no one has done more with less as the Rams defense is the lowest paid in the league.

Grant Udinski | Jaguars | OC - The Bruno Caboclo of HC candidates, a year away from being a year away having just turned 30. If you want to swing for the fences on an offensive guru, this is your best bet. O’Connell and Lawrence have offered high praise.

Robert Saleh | 49ers | DC - If you want to add someone in the Vrabel mold, Saleh is your best bet. A firey defensive mastermind who has once again built an amazing defense in San Francisco, this time riddled with injuries. You’d hope he learned what not to do in New York.

Kevin Stefanski | ex-Browns | HC - If you subscribe to the theory the Browns can’t do anything right, Stefanski might be atop your list. He’s a proven good coach and good offensive mind. Whether or not he’s actually a great coach held back by the situation is up to you.

Klint Kubiak | Seahawks | OC - Another “fun” offensive coach, but with more red flags on his resume. He’s been up and down over his career, but his work in Seattle is undeniable. Also has a bit of nepotism on his side.

Declan Doyle | Bears | OC - In the same vein as Udinski, but with an even shorter track record. Doyle can probably be stashed away as a “not yet” kinda guy, but he’ll get a shot sooner than later after learning under the tutelage of Sean Payton and Ben Johnson.