NFL Coaching Carousel: Raiders, Jaguars, Patriots, Bears, Saints and Jets Seek New Leaders
Six NFL teams are in the market for new head coaches. Here's a look at the openings, including the pros and cons for each team.
Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders have fired coach Antonio Pierce after one season. The team has the No. 6 pick in April's draft and a boatload of cap space. However, they are in a division with three 10-win teams and need an upgrade at quarterback.Pros of the Las Vegas job: The Raiders not only have the No. 6 pick in April's draft, but they also have a boatload of cap space (roughly $73 million for 2025, per Roster Management System). Las Vegas boasts state-of-the-art facilities, has a world-class stadium and rosters two foundational players in tight end Brock Bowers and defensive end Maxx Crosby. Plus... no state income tax.Cons of the Las Vegas job: You're probably looking at a total rebuild in a division with three 10-win teams this season and well-established coach-QB combos in Andy Reid-Patrick Mahomes, Jim Harbaugh-Justin Herbert and Sean Payton-Bo Nix. Aidan O'Connell showed he can be serviceable in the past month, but an upgrade at quarterback is needed. Plus, more than half of the defensive starters are scheduled to hit free agency, including inside linebacker Robert Spillane and safety Tre'von Moehrig.
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