Florida Gators: 25 Good and Not-So-Good Coaching Candidates
By Terry Lane
The Pros
Sep 21, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels (left) talks with quarterback Tom Brady (12) against the Oakland Raiders at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Raiders 16-9. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Josh McDaniels
He drafted Tim Tebow while the head coach at the Denver Broncos. It may have cost him his job. Now he’s the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots. He wants to be a head coach, since he took the Broncos job before he may have been ready for it. Perhaps Florida is the place where his ambitions and his experience can flourish.
Chip Kelly
After wowing the football world with his fast-paced offense at Oregon, the Philadelphia Eagles brought him on board to institute that offensive firepower in the NFL. So far, it’s working, and the Eagles are looking like a playoff team and Super Bowl contender. Hey, Chip, why not give all that up and start a rebuilding project? I would be very surprised if this happened.
Jim Harbaugh
The San Francisco 49ers head coach is doing fine in the pros, having led his team to the Super Bowl two years ago. But there’s this “locker room” problem within the organization and it looks like he might be out. He’s a former quarterback for Michigan and the Wolverines will probably make a serious play for him.
Mike Smith
His Atlanta Falcons are in freefall for the second straight year and overall, the Falcons have regressed from their playoff contention of a few years ago. This guy’s probably getting fired, so maybe he’ll want the job. He’s a pro guy and worked his way up through defense, but it’s worth throwing him on the list, as I am only a blogger and can’t be held accountable for bad ideas.