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After a hectic firing and hiring season, all 32 NFL teams again have head coaches, with eight teams entering the 2013 season with a new man in charge. The eight new hires have varied backgrounds: Four were coordinators, two were hired from the college ranks, one came from the CFL and only Andy Reid previously held a full-time NFL head-coaching job. So how does this group stack up? Click on the images to rank them. You must rank at least five for your vote to count.

New NFL coaches

Bruce Arians
Arizona Cardinals
9-3 as interim Colts coach in 2012

Gus Bradley
Jacksonville Jaguars
Former Seahawks defensive coordinator (first head-coaching job)

Rob Chudzinski
Cleveland Browns
Former Panthers offensive coordinator (first head-coaching job)

Chip Kelly
Philadelphia Eagles
46-7 in four seasons at Oregon

Doug Marrone
Buffalo Bills
25-25 in four seasons at Syracuse

Mike McCoy
San Diego Chargers
Former Broncos offensive coordinator (first head-coaching job)

Andy Reid
Kansas City Chiefs
130-93-1 in 14 seasons with Eagles

Marc Trestman
Chicago Bears
59-31 in five seasons as coach of CFL's Montreal Alouettes
It's widely expected that Sunday's lopsided loss to the Giants was Andy Reid's last game as coach of the Eagles. Reid is the biggest name among coaches expected to be fired, but he's not alone. How many of his coaching colleagues will be asked to clean out their offices on what's come to be known as Black Monday?
• More: Coaches on the hot seat
A new start?

Reid was mostly successful in 14 seasons coaching the Eagles. Will he find another job quickly?
Ryan's Hope

Rex Ryan is said to have a good chance of remaining the Jets' coach. But many of the team's fans want him out. Will he survive Black Monday?
Plenty of experience

Norv Turner has coached three NFL teams. Will he be asked to lead a fourth?
One more try?

The Panthers are 12-20 in Ron Rivera's two seasons at the helm. Will Rivera get a third season to prove himself in Carolina?
The Monday after Week 17 is not a happy time for some NFL coaches. Whether they've lost the winning formula or have yet to find it, they know failing to meet expectations often results in failing to remain employed. Which are at greatest risk of being fired as the 2012 campaign ends?

NFL coaches on hot seat

Andy Reid, Eagles
2012 record: 4-11

Norv Turner, Chargers
2012 record: 6-9

Pat Shurmur, Browns
2012 record: 5-10

Chan Gailey, Bills
2012 record: 5-10

Mike Munchak, Titans
2012 record: 5-10

Romeo Crennel, Chiefs
2012 record: 2-13

Ken Whisenhunt, Cardinals
2012 record: 5-10

Mike Mularkey, Jaguars
2012 record: 2-13

Rex Ryan, Jets
2012 record: 6-9

Jason Garrett, Cowboys
2012 record: 8-7
On Friday, "First Take" debated the Ravens' performance against the Browns on Thursday night football. Baltimore is 3-1 and managed a win against Cleveland, but had to go down to the final play in order to do so -- not a great sign against a team that has struggled as much as the Browns. Stephen A. Smith disregards the Ravens' difficulties due to the bad weather surrounding the game, although he is concerned about their defense. Skip Bayless is also less-than-confident about the Ravens' defense. What's your take?
Trent Richardson was supposed to be the centerpiece of the Browns' revamped offensive attack, but knee surgery could put a hold on those plans. Will the Browns' offense now focus more on new quarterback Brandon Weeden?
- impakt316: "While this is a minor surgery which should only take a couple of weeks to recover, you better believe it is giving Browns nation some heartburn! "
- deme3o: " With the first pick of the 2013 draft the Cleveland Browns select...."
- qipackman1265: "Very minor........He'll be back at it very soon. I think Weeden will be a very good QB very soon and this team will be good as soon as next year."
- buckeyes327: "I'm guardedly optimistic that this will prove to be a minor bump in the road of rebuilding, but the road just keeps getting longer."
- skidunk21: "It's okay Browns fans, Weeden and Richardson weren't going to take you to the playoffs anyhow. False hope. Too much hype. Colt should be QB."
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New Browns owner Jimmy Haslam III is beginning to meet members of his new organization. Should Browns fans be worried, or excited?
- OsoShun: "As long as this new owner keeps Tom Heckert and let's him do his job, and doesn't show up in Browns stadium wearing anything black and yellow, I'm fine with him. "
- richjr62: "I like the sell, as a Bengal fan, and a fan of the AFC north, it would be nice to see cleveland have an owner who is interested in owning the Browns and who cares about what they are doing."
- BSev21: "Big mistake if Holmgren and Heckert are fired, they finally have this franchise doing things the right way. Haslam says that he wants to model his team after the Steelers and build through the draft. This is the method that Holmgren and Heckert have brought to the Browns and by blowing up the front office all you do is delay your success by bringing in new people who want to bring in different players than they are currently building around."
- capmjh2: "Haslam sounds like a breath of fresh air for Brown fans -- a hands on owner who will attend games and league meetings, and wants to restore the pride to the franchise. "
- romplarobert: " I"m so pumped too. Hope Jimmy puts cleveland back on top."
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The first game of the NFL season kicks off in a little more than 24 hours, and we'd be lying if we said we weren't at least a little excited. Pro football can be a messy affair at times -- see the entire labor battle during the offseason -- but it's a glorious sport at its heart. Most every team's fan base has something to look forward to this weekend, although Colts fans may be dreading a future without Peyton Manning after the news that he'll miss at least his first game with a neck injury.
- Rank: Is Peyton Manning still in the MVP race? | Which are football's best teams?
- Vote: Which teams are the favorite to win each division?
Best game?

There are a lot of good matchups in Week 1 of the NFL's 2011 regular season. Steelers-Ravens, for example, could be a preview of a future AFC playoff game.
Colts without Manning?

Peyton Manning is out for an undetermined amount of time. This could be a prime opportunity for other teams to break Indianapolis' stranglehold on the AFC South.
AFC East

The Patriots responded to their 14-2 record last season by signing or trading for several marquee names. Are they good enough to beat the Jets?
AFC North

The Steelers fell just short of winning the Super Bowl last season, as their vaunted defense wasn't able to stop Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.
AFC South

Peyton Manning took a pay cut in order for the Colts to keep some of their key players, but is it enough for Indianapolis to win the AFC South?
AFC West

There's a brewing quarterback controversy in Denver, with Kyle Orton delaying the seemingly inevitable succession of Tim Tebow to the starting job. Can the Broncos compete with Orton?
NFC East

The Eagles made a number of humongous moves this offseason, including trading Kevin Kolb and signing Nnamdi Asomugha. Are they the team to beat in the NFC East?
NFC North

Aaron Rodgers led the Packers on an incredible run to a Super Bowl title last year. Are they the favorites in the NFC North once again?
NFC South

The Saints looked to make another deep run at a Super Bowl, but were stunned by the lowly Seahawks. Are they still an elite team?
NFC West

Speaking of the Seahawks, they won the NFC West despite a 7-9 record. Will they sneak into the playoffs once more?
We can understand if you don't want to take the time to grade your tech-support help on the other end of the telephone, but when we're talking about the dollars and emotion you've invested in sports, we think it's worth the effort. It's time for ESPN The Magazine's Ultimate Standings, in which SportsNation grades organizations on everything from ticket prices and stadium experience to the talent on the field, court or rink. Which team will end up on top this year? It depends on what you say.
Take part in the 2011 MLB survey
2010 MLB Ultimate Standings
1. Los Angeles Angels (Overall: No. 3)
2. Tampa Bay Rays (Overall: No. 6)
3. Colorado Rockies (Overall: No. 13)
4. Minnesota Twins (Overall: No. 14)
5. Atlanta Braves (Overall: No. 15)
Take part in the 2011 NFL survey
2010 NFL Ultimate Standings
1. New Orleans Saints (Overall: No. 1)
2. Indianapolis Colts (Overall: No. 4)
3. Green Bay Packers (Overall: No. 9)
4. Arizona Cardinals (Overall: No. 19)
5. Baltimore Ravens (Overall: No. 20)
Take part in the 2011 NBA survey
2010 NBA Ultimate Standings
1. Orlando Magic (Overall: No. 2)
2. San Antonio Spurs (Overall: No. 7)
3. Cleveland Cavaliers (Overall: No. 10)
4. Dallas Mavericks (Overall: No. 24)
5. Oklahoma City Thunder (Overall: No. 25)
Take part in the 2011 NHL survey
2010 NHL Ultimate Standings
1. Pittsburgh Penguins (Overall: No. 5)
2. Detroit Red Wings (Overall: No. 8)
3. Washington Capitals (Overall: No. 11)
4. San Jose Sharks (Overall: No. 12)
5. Chicago Blackhawks (Overall: No. 16)
The AFC North sent the Steelers and the Ravens to the playoffs, both owners of 12-4 records and generally considered excellent all-around teams. The Browns and Bengals, on the other hand, continue to wallow in a swampland of below-.500 seasons. What grade would you give each team in the AFC North for the 2010 season? Cast your vote now!
AFC Grades: East | South | West | NFC Grades: East | North | South | West
Cincinnati Bengals

Carson Palmer had both Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco to throw to this season, but the Bengals couldn't take advantage of that combination.
Cleveland Browns

Even with the breakout performance of Peyton Hillis and the emergence of Colt McCoy as a potential star, the Browns were mired in awfulness.
Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens fell short in their four losses by a combined total of 16 points -- four more TDs and we'd be talking about Baltimore's quest to go 19-0.
Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers went 3-1 without Ben Roethlisberger, losing only one close game to the Ravens during Big Ben's suspension.

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