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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

Bruce Arians

Arizona Cardinals
9-3 as interim Colts coach in 2012

Gus Bradley

Gus Bradley

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

Rob Chudzinski

Rob Chudzinski

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

Chip Kelly

Chip Kelly

Philadelphia Eagles
46-7 in four seasons at Oregon

Doug Marrone

Doug Marrone

Buffalo Bills
25-25 in four seasons at Syracuse

Mike McCoy

Mike McCoy

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

Andy Reid

Andy Reid

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

Marc Trestman

Marc Trestman

Chicago Bears
59-31 in five seasons as coach of CFL's Montreal Alouettes

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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?

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A new start?

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

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Will Andy Reid be a head coach in the NFL again?

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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?

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Will Rex Ryan be fired by the Jets?

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Plenty of experience

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

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Will Norv Turner be a head coach in the NFL again?

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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?

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Will Ron Rivera be fired by the Panthers?

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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

Andy Reid, Eagles

2012 record: 4-11

Norv Turner, Chargers

Norv Turner, Chargers

2012 record: 6-9

Pat Shurmur, Browns

Pat Shurmur, Browns

2012 record: 5-10

Chan Gailey, Bills

Chan Gailey, Bills

2012 record: 5-10

Mike Munchak, Titans

Mike Munchak, Titans

2012 record: 5-10

Romeo Crennel, Chiefs

Romeo Crennel, Chiefs

2012 record: 2-13

Ken Whisenhunt, Cardinals

Ken Whisenhunt, Cardinals

2012 record: 5-10

Mike Mularkey, Jaguars

Mike Mularkey, Jaguars

2012 record: 2-13

Rex Ryan, Jets

Rex Ryan, Jets

2012 record: 6-9

Jason Garrett, Cowboys

Jason Garrett, Cowboys

2012 record: 8-7

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.


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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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NFC West

Speaking of the Seahawks, they won the NFC West despite a 7-9 record. Will they sneak into the playoffs once more?

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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