After weeks of interviews and speculation, the Cleveland Browns officially hired former Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach on Sunday, meaning all five teams that previously needed new head coaches are officially set. The buzz around him is real and if he can replicate it in 2020 he will likely be one of the hottest candidates. By Adam Stites Updated Jan 12, 2020, 1:55pm EST So yes, he’s a definite name to watch. The longer people get away from it, the more they should appreciate what Schwartz did for the Detroit Lions. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on NFL Mocks and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. There’s no reason for Lincoln to leave college to coach in Jacksonville or Atlanta. Matt Nagy was the Chiefs offensive coordinator and is now a successful head coach. That being said, here is a quick rundown of the top names who will likely lead the head coaching searches next year in 2020. Doug Pederson was the Chiefs offensive coordinator and is now a successful head coach. Indy decides to stand by the original deal and keep Eberflus. He rebuilt them literally from the ground up in the ashes of that 0-16 season to a playoff contender three seasons later. He goes on to reward them with a top 10 defense that gave up seven points in their first playoff game. DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 09: Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz of the Philadelphia Eagles and formally head coach of the Detroit Lions watches his defense at Ford Field on October 9, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. Now Pagano takes over the #1 defense in the NFL who just got their previous coordinator a head coaching job. The D.C. job comes with a marquee franchise but a bad front office and one of the most difficult owners in the league. McDaniels then backs out of the deal, leaving him high and dry. Fans may not accept this fact, but other teams certainly will. He’s young and clearly intelligent. In the end, other less qualified (and less black?) December 30, 2019 12/30/2019 9:16 am. All the NFL head coaching positions for the 2020 season are officially filled but who made the best hire and who made the worst? The top NFL coaching candidates who could be hired for the 2020 season Five teams hired new coaches to lead the way in 2020 and beyond. It is difficult to understand what might be holding teams back other than his defensive background. That won’t last forever. He’s originally hired by the Colts as part of Josh McDaniel’s expected staff. The amazing story of Eberflus never gets old. It feels like just a matter of time before he gets another opportunity. By Tim Kelly. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) The NFL head coach run is at an end. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Look the setup isn’t that hard to accept. It wouldn’t be surprising if Riley simply didn’t leave because there wasn’t a good situation available. Jacksonville Jaguars: Rookie RB James Robinson looks like a keeper, Thursday Night Football Jaguars vs. Dolphins: Live stream, TV info, more, Jacksonville Jaguars: Signing Gary Kubiak would be a coup, Bryce Harper Rumors: Nationals Still in the Mix Despite Phillies' Vegas Meeting, The Friday Five: Head Coaching, NFL Draft Prospects, Your Questions. With that said, there were plenty of candidates passed over this year who deserved an opportunity as well. Top NFL head coach candidates looking towards 2020 DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 09: Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz of the Philadelphia Eagles and formally head coach of the Detroit Lions watches his defense at Ford Field on October 9, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. Unbelievable? Jacksonville Jaguars 7-round 2021 NFL mock draft: Replace Minshew? Ranking the Top NFL Coaches Available to Hire for 2020. One might even argue more than normal as several of the hires this year seemed somewhat suspect. offensive minds went ahead of him. It's funny how a few years away can cure all (or enough) ills. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images). Believe it. Chuck Pagano had success in Indianapolis as a head coach, making the playoffs three times. Ranking 2020 NFL head coaching candidates: Lincoln Riley, Kevin Stefanski among top 10 options Considering all the best candidates to fill head-coaching vacancies for the 2020 season He’s been a hot candidate for the past couple of years, first during his stint as defensive coordinator in Seattle and now calling the plays for the Dallas Cowboys defense this season.