With three coaches getting fired on Monday, it's pretty clear who the hot name on the open market is this year:
.
The current Giants defensive coordinator and former Eagles assistant will be interviewed by the Browns, Lions and Jets, according to various reports.
Last year, because of the Giants' championship run, Spagnuolo could not be interviewed until after the Super Bowl, when many vacancies had already been filled. This season, however, New York has a first-round bye, meaning he can interview this week under league rules. However, he cannot officially be hired until after the Giants' playoff run is over.
According to NFL Network's Adam Schefter, the
to interview Spagnuolo this week. Schefter also reports that
Cowboys offensive coordinator
.
Meanwhile, the Jets, who fired
Monday, have also received permission to interview Spagnuolo,
and other outlets.
And finally,
an interview with Spagnuolo also, according to Ralph Vacchiano of the
. Cleveland sent
packing, and is without a general manager also after firing
. The GM opening could be filled by New England's
, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the
.
As the coaching carousel continues, Mangini apparently
about the Browns' opening.
The one name we have yet to mention:
. Could he be a fit with the Jets?
. Cowher
in the Browns job.
This could all change in the next 12 hours, but I think that's a pretty good roundup of today's reports.