Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) talks with offensive coordinator Liam Coen against the Washington Commanders during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Teams are making huge changes at the end of the 2024 NFL regular season, starting with the New England Patriots

One NFL Insider called the Patriots' head coaching search a "sham" aimed at circumventing the league's Rooney Rule

Those teams that failed to reach the postseason will have to take a hard look at themselves and figure out if the ones leading the organization -- particularly at head coach -- are right for the job.

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Monday that they have fired head coach Doug Pederson after a disappointing 2024 season.

Even though owner Robert Kraft quickly decided to fire Jerod Mayo after the Patriots finished 4-13 and last in the AFC East for the second straight year, Kraft made sure to emphasize that he believed Mayo could be a successful NFL head coach.

Below is a ranking of the best NFL coach openings so far. It considers ownership strength, salary cap space and offseason assets, foundational talent, and whether there's an exciting quarterback to build around.

Three NFL coaches have already been fired. By Monday, Doug Pederson, Brian Daboll, Antonio Pierce, Mike McCarthy and others might join them.

USA Today's NFL reporter Tyler Dragon shares his thoughts on who will fill the coaching vacancies in the NFL this year.