The Chargers might have a new home when they take the field again in 2017. They definitely will have a new coach.
San Diego fired Mike McCoy on Sunday after his fourth full season. Although the team went to the playoffs with a 9-7 record in his first season, it was 18-29 with no berths since 2013.
So who are the best candidates to replace him?
Here's an ideal five.
Matt Patricia, Patriots defensive coordinator: New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels can be attached to almost every head-coaching vacancy because of his experience in that position, but Patricia is developing his own buzz.