"I'm not certain how long I will play in Seattle," he told Patrick. "I believe, hopefullyit could be forever. But things change, obviously, on the way." Adding to the intrigue of Wilson's remarks is that a single blockbuster trade has already occurred this offseason (Jared Goff for Matthew Stafford), and Carson Wentz and Deshaun Watson could be moved also.
2021 NFL Coaching Carousel Tracker: Updates, latest news and rumors on firings and hires
With the conclusion of the NFL season , that usually means the league's annual coaching purge is about to kick into top gear. After the season kicked off in September, there were 32 head coaches roaming the sidelines round the NFL, but not every one of these guys will be returning in 2021.
As a matter of factwe know three coaches who certainly won't be returning and that is Bill O'Brien, Dan Quinn and Matt Patricia, that got axed during this season. Three in-season firings has been the highest number the NFL has seen since 2010 when four trainers got let go.
Heading to the 2021 offseason, there could be as many as six teams trying to find a new coach and that number could jump even higher if we see any surprise moves. We'll be monitoring all the latest information as teams begin their hunt for the right coach. To keep you current on the latest firings, rumors and hirings, make sure to keep tabs on the coaching tracker below.
O'Brien was the first coach to be fired this year and that transfer came all of the way back in October when the Texans chose to give him a pink slip after an 0-4 start that included losses to the Chiefs, Steelers and Ravens. Ever since that time, the Texans have hired a search firm to assist them locate their new coach. According to ESPN.com, the research firm has advocated Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as someone Houston should look at hiring. It's also believed that Houston will have its attention on Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Though the Texans have not officially interviewed both of those candidates, they have conducted at least 2 interviews and people came with former NFL head coaches Marvin Lewis and Jim Caldwell. The Texans also have an open GM job and the belief is they'll fill that role before selecting a new coach.
