Some NFL job openings

Currently Available:

Washington Redskins - fired Jim Zorn this morning – Washington is that ripe well-paying fruit hanging low from the tree – consider this the job Mike Shanahan has been waiting for.

Buffalo Bills - been looking for a coach for a long long time – Buffalo is that frozen fruit, still attached to the branch which detached from the tree during last night’s lake effect pummeling – Buffalo would love to have Bill Cowher, but he does have a couple of other options.

Possibly available soon:

Tamba Bay Buccaneers – At 3-13, it was Tampa’s worst season since 1991, and only their third losing season since ‘96. This is the most intriguing “will they, won’t they” of the off-season. The Bucs knew they were taking a risk in hiring a 32 year old as head coach, and the team improved drastically after he took over as defensive coordinator.

Oakland Raiders – The team was bad (although not as bad as usual) and Tom Cable became a laughingstock, but it won’t be easy to find a qualified candidate who actually wants this job.

Cleveland Browns - The fact that the Browns won the last four games of the season might not be enough to make up for going 1-11 to start. Would Cowher join the team Pittsburgh loves to hate most?

Chicago Bears – During his six years as head coach, has Lovie Smith squeezed as much as he could out of under-talented teams (as I think he did), or did he just spike with a Super Bowl appearance and then allow his team to fizzle in mediocrity for three years?

Seattle Seahawks – Seattle might be replacing their GM soon, and the new guy might prefer to bring in his own coach.

Dallas Cowboys – It’s January, so this job is in jeopardy. Beat the Eagles on Saturday, and Wade Phillips is safe. Lose, and Dallas suddenly becomes the best team searching for a new head coach.

Jacksonville Jaguars - Despite calls for a change from fans, it’s pretty unlikely that the Jags will fire Jack Del Rio. They owe him a lot of money for next year.