NFL Coaching Changes: Sanders Interested in Raiders, McCarthy Exits Cowboys

The NFL coaching landscape is seeing significant changes following Wild Card Weekend. Here's a comprehensive update on the latest developments:

Raiders Head Coach Search

• Deion Sanders expresses "very strong interest" in Las Vegas Raiders position
• Other candidates include Pete Carroll, Ben Johnson, Steve Spagnuolo, and Robert Saleh
• Raiders advantages: young roster (avg. age 26), No. 6 draft pick, $98.7M cap space
• Key challenge: No established quarterback

Cowboys Coaching Change

• Mike McCarthy out after failed contract negotiations
• Dallas position now open and highly coveted

Patriots Update

• Mike Vrabel appointed as New England Patriots head coach
• Replaces Jerod Mayo
• Vrabel's credentials: Three Super Bowl wins as player, 54-45 regular season record as Titans coach

Other Notable Changes

• Jaguars: Doug Pederson fired after 4-13 season
• Bears: Seeking new coach with $75M cap space and No. 10 draft pick
• Saints: Dennis Allen terminated after three seasons
• Jets: Rex Ryan interviewed but no longer in consideration; team faces uncertainty with Aaron Rodgers

Market Predictions

• Ben Johnson favored for Bears position (41% probability)
• Liam Cohen leading candidate for Jaguars (46% probability)
• Aaron Glenn frontrunner for Saints (32% probability)

Wild Card Weekend Results

• Washington Commanders upset Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20
• Bills, Ravens, and Eagles secure wins
• Texans defeat Chargers 32-12
• Rams vs Vikings finale moved to Arizona due to LA wildfires

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