Ranking top NFL head coach candidates for 2026 openings

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The new year is right around the corner, and with it comes the NFL head coaching cycle. Two jobs -- the Titans and Giants -- have become available during the season, and as always, more are expected to open up once the season ends. It's the reality of the NFL that a half dozen or so of these jobs change hands every year. It might not be the best way for teams to do business, but these decisions can shape the futures of these franchises.

When a coach loses his job, the attention shifts to who will replace him. This time last year, Ben Johnson and Mike Vrabel were some of the top candidates. They are now having success as first-year head coaches in Chicago and New England,…