The Jacksonville Jaguars announced that they have requested an interview with Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head

The New England Patriots recently hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach, shortly after dismissing Jerod Mayo following the conclusion of the 2024 regular season. However, they garnered criticism for the way they conducted the hiring process involving the Rooney Rule,

The Las Vegas Raiders were hoping to build on Antonio Pierce going 5-4 as their interim coach in 2023. Unfortunately, they finished only 4-13 in 2024, prompting them to move on from Pierce after only one full season.

Successful experienced coaches like Brian Flores remain available as they prepare for playoff games in the coming days. Young offensive-minded individuals like Joe Brady and Josh McCown remain available to talk to. Even Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn remains available and is a projected favorite for the job as well.

For some of those teams, that will involve finding new head coaches and/or General Managers. Three teams fired their head coaches during the season and two more have been dispatched as of 9 a.m. ET on January 6.

Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to the Patriots firing Jerod Mayo after just one season with the team, and who they think can take Mayo's spot in New England.

Mike Vrabel best fit the attribute “leader of men’’ that the Bears are seeking in a head coach. That job description was so pointed, so specific that it left observers with the sense that former coach Matt Eberflus couldn’t lead men and, further, would have a difficult time leading animals, vegetables or minerals.

The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coach vacancy.

Vrabel may be the top candidate, but here are some of the other options the Patriots are likely to consider after parting with Mayo.

The Chicago Bears have interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coaching job.

The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coach vacancy.