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FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Todd Bowles of the New York Jets looks on during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New York Jets: Jeremy Bates as Offensive Coordinator is Baffling

Calvin Ridley Drops Major Hint He Wants to Play for Chicago Bears

New York Giants: Pat Shurmur May Yet Salvage Eli Manning

Chicago Bears: An Urlacher Canton Nod Could Help Matt Nagy

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 14: Stefon Diggs

Minnesota Vikings Claim Sports Illustrated Top 2017 Football Moment

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 31: Mitchell Trubisky

Chicago Bears: Bill O’Brien Hints Trubisky Move Was Wise

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Colin Kaepernick receives the SI Muhammad Ali Legacy Award during SPORTS ILLUSTRATED 2017 Sportsperson of the Year Show on December 5, 2017 at Barclays Center in New York City. Tune in to NBCSN on December 8 at 8 p.m. ET or Univision Deportes Network on December 9 at 8 p.m. ET to watch the one hour SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Sportsperson of the Year special. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)

Five Quarterbacks Who Could Find New Life in the XFL

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 17: Emmanuel Sanders

Denver Broncos: Wide Receiver Purge May Be Looming

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 03: Assistant coach, Mike Vrabel of the Houston Texans during a preseason game on September 3, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans: Mike Vrabel Hire Is a Big Gamble

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Darren Sproles

Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles: NFC Championship Prediction

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 27: Blake Bortles

Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots: AFC Championship Prediction

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 26: Head Coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers looks on from the sidelines in the first half during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 26, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Green Bay Packers: Former GM Warns Against New Power Structure

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 03: Assistant coach, Mike Vrabel of the Houston Texans during a preseason game on September 3, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans Eyeing Another Former Patriot for Head Coach

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 14: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks off the end at the conclusion of the Jacksonville Jaguars 45-42 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field on January 14, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Tomlin Legacy Is Failing to Build One

ALAMEDA, CA - JANUARY 09: Oakland Raiders new head coach Jon Gruden speaks during a news conference at Oakland Raiders headquarters on January 9, 2018 in Alameda, California. Jon Gruden has returned to the Oakland Raiders after leaving the team in 2001. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Head Coach Hire Grades: Who Did/Didn’t Do Well?

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 22: New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels looks on during the game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on September 22, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans Sabotage Colts’ Pursuit of Josh McDaniels

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 14: Blake Bortles

Jacksonville Jaguars: Blake Bortles Finally Shows Why He Was #3 Pick

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 13: Defensive Coodinator Matt Patricia of the New England Patriots reacts in the second quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Coaching Carousel: Patriots Exodus is At Hand

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 10: Adam Shaheen

Chicago Bears: Players Who Will Benefit Most From New Coaches

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: Tom Brady

2018 NFL Schedule: 5 Games That Just Became More Interesting

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 22: New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels looks on during the game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on September 22, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Indianapolis Colts: Head Coach Search Narrowed To Two Names

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on against the Baltimore Ravens at M

Cincinnati Bengals Quietly Rebuilt a Quality Coaching Staff

LAKE FOREST, IL - JANUARY 09: New Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy speaks to the media during an introductory press conference at Halas Hall on January 9, 2018 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Coaching Slots Left Open and Who Can Fill Them

JACKSONVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 12: Defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers Gus Bradley watches the play on the field during the first half of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on November 12, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Chargers: Coaching Staff Will Remain Intact

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 12: Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels shakes hands with a member of the armed forces on the field before a game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 12, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Head Coach Vacancies and Current Favorites

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 10: Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders

NFL Trade Machine: Emmanuel Sanders to the Jets

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 27: Greg Lewis

Chicago Bears: One Name Nagy Should Steal from Chiefs

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 31: Chicago Bears head coach John Fox on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

John Fox Isn’t Ready To Call It Career In the NFL Just Yet