Which NFL coaching vacancy is the most attractive job entering 2021 offseason?

2021 NFL coaching vacancies

Six teams — and counting — have head coaching vacancies after several firings were announced on the bloodbath that usually is the Monday after the conclusion of the regular season.

The Jaguars, Jets, Texans, Falcons, Lions, and Chargers are all on the hunt for a new head coach, and some of these jobs are as attractive as a coaching gig can get.

But which is the most attractive? Here’s our ranking, in reverse order.

6. Houston Texans

The Texans don’t have a first-round pick, but they do have QB Deshaun Watson. Maybe that works as an offset. But Watson’s been in Houston for a few years now and if one thing’s become blatantly obvious, it’s that he needs help. That help can only come via the NFL Draft, and a new head coach will begin his tenure without the third overall selection. The Texans sent it to the Dolphins in the trade for offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil.

5. Detroit Lions

There are some building blocks in place in Detroit, starting with quarterback Matthew Stafford, who despite his tenure in the league is still just 32 years old (he turns 33 in February). There are several good years left in his right arm. The Matt Patricia era was a complete disaster and a waste of some of Stafford’s prime years. But with a good core of offensive skill players and the sixth overall pick in their arsenal, the Lions should have little trouble attracting a top coaching candidate.

Bryan Perez

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