McCarthy Fired by Cowboys as NFL Coaching Carousel Spins, Sanders Eyes Raiders Job
NFL Coaching Changes and Wild Card Updates: Latest Developments
Wild Card Weekend saw the Washington Commanders upset the Tampa Buccaneers 23-20, while the Bills, Ravens, and Eagles secured comfortable victories. The Texans defeated the Chargers 32-12, with the Rams-Vikings game relocated to Arizona due to L.A. wildfires.
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Major Coaching Updates:
- Dallas Cowboys fired Mike McCarthy
- Deion Sanders expresses strong interest in Las Vegas Raiders position
- Mike Vrabel appointed as New England Patriots head coach, replacing Jerod Mayo
- Jacksonville Jaguars dismissed Doug Pederson after 4-13 season
Raiders Head Coach Position:
- Key candidates include Pete Carroll, Ben Johnson, Steve Spagnuolo, and Robert Saleh
- Team advantages: young roster (average age under 26), No. 6 draft pick, $98.7M cap space
- Major challenge: lack of established quarterback
Other Notable Developments:
- Chicago Bears considering McCarthy, offering $75M cap space and No. 10 draft pick
- New Orleans Saints seeking new leadership after Dennis Allen's departure
- Jets situation remains uncertain; Rex Ryan no longer in consideration
- Betting markets favor Ben Johnson to Bears (41% probability)
Team Financial Positions:
- Raiders: $98.7M cap space
- Bears: $75M cap space
- Jaguars: $35M cap space
- Jets: $23M cap space
Note: All probability data sourced from Polymarket based on current trading volumes.
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