2018 NFL Power Rankings: Top 32 Head Coaches in the NFL

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 07: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers reacts during the second half of the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

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CHICAGO – 2006: Steven Wilks of the Chicago Bears poses for his 2006 NFL headshot at photo day in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Getty Images) /

Steve Wilks . 31. player. 32. . HC. Arizona Cardinals

It’s hard not to feel like the Arizona Cardinals “settled” for Steve Wilks this year. The state of their roster with loads of holes and age concerns made it an unattractive position for many of the top candidates. Thus Wilks became a favorite because he was less sought-after and thus easier to lure in. Of course time will tell whether he’s good or not, but the current state looks gloomy.

Bruce Arians left behind a team on the precipice of a rebuild. The Cardinals have already lost a number of their mainstay either to retirement or free agency. Larry Fitzgerald won’t be far behind. Wilks is also in the process of switching systems, which can be a tricky business for an inexperienced head coach. All the variables aren’t swung in his favor, so it will be interesting to see how he handles it.

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