Literally the moment the Patriots made it official with Mike Vrabel, the Cowboys head coach position opens up with Mike McCarthy out.
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DALLAS — Mike McCarthy is not expected to return as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, WFAA has confirmed Monday. ESPN insider Adam Schefter first reported that McCarthy and the Cowboys "engaged in no discussions about a new deal" and that McCarthy is now expected to be a candidate for the open coaching positions in New Orleans and Chicago.
Multiple reports indicated the Cowboys and McCarthy broke off contract talks on Monday because they couldn't agree on the length of a new deal. McCarthy's contract ended at the end of the season with Dallas holding exclusive negotiating rights until midnight on Jan. 14.
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The hiring cycle in the NFL is about to really get rolling. Ben Johnson is available after the Detroit Lions were stunned Saturday night. Will he pick the Chicago Bears?
After a 5-12, last-place season that included 10 consecutive losses and the in-season firings of coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, the Chicago Bears are now embarking on a search to hire the franchise’s next head coach.
For some of those teams, that will involve finding new head coaches and/or General Managers. Three teams fired their head coaches during the season and two more have been dispatched as of 9 a.m. ET on January 6.
The Chicago Bears have interviewed Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken and Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching job.
The Chicago Bears interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their head coaching job.
Mickey Loomis broke down coaching candidates into different categories, and said they’re open to coaches from multiple different lanes: