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Aside from John Harbaugh, NFL teams often seek the young, rising coordinators
NFL teams favor young coordinators for head coach roles due to fresh ideas and recent success, while veteran John Harbaugh remains a notable exception.
- On January 4, 2026, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh became the most sought-after head coach after his firing, while many NFL teams seek young coordinators this hiring cycle.
- Visual coverage from camps and games in Renton, Centennial, Inglewood, Glendale and Orchard Park documents widespread coordinator visibility, as media captured during recent reporting periods.
- Named examples include Jesse Minter, Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator, Anthony Weaver, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator, Chris Shula, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator, Klint Kubiak, Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator, and Davis Webb, Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach.
- Franchise searches now favor young coordinators as teams seek the 'next Sean McVay or Kyle Shanahan,' intensifying competition during the NFL hiring cycle.
- Across the season's coverage, examples from January 4, 2026, through July 26 and Dec. 7 photos suggest franchises will keep evaluating assistants into the offseason cycle.
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Aside from John Harbaugh, NFL teams often seek the young, rising coordinators
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