Ranking The Current Openings

[XsandOs]

There are multiple factors that go into decision making on the part of candidates in terms of optimal organization. But the reality is that from a candidate perspective, a HC position in NFL is a privilege that very few would turn down.

In terms of ranking, talent is important, but so is stability in ownership, meddling nature of owner/GM in game prep/strategy, short and intermediate term expectations, divisional opponents, draft position, and even state income taxes, etc.

Green Bay- Good QB, but not much talent. Strong competition in the division. Ownership by committee. Unreasonable expectations, given the above.

Cleveland - Unproven QB, shaky ownership with recent legal issues. Strong willed GM with a power trip. Short term success is problematic with two SB winning Teams in the division.

Tampa - Below average QB and overall talent is subpar. Stable ownership. Tough division with SB winning Team and two SB participants in the past 5 years.

Jets - Unproven QB and below average talent. Tough market. Bill Belichek....

Arizona - Unproven QB. Below average talent. Rams, Seahawks....

Miami - Dysfunctional organization from top to bottom. Only good thing is no state income tax.

Denver - Elway is a meddler. Good defense, but nowhere near the SB Team. QB situation is shaky. Chiefs, Chargers and Chucky.

That brings us to the Bengals. One of few NFL Teams where the ownership owns the Team outright. Irrespective of opinion, that is stable ownership that is patient. No meddling by ownership and supposed GM in game plan and strategy.

Established QB with a solid core of weapons. Solid secondary and veteran pieces on the D-line.

Good draft position. 4-5 players away from competing.