2016 NFL Head Coaching Odds
On Wednesday morning Bovada, a popular offshore sportsbook, posted odds for six of the seven head coaching vacancies. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who fired Lovie Smith on Thursday morning, were not listed as an option.
It’s difficult to evaluate which available job is the most attractive to potential suitors, but it’s tough to argue against Tampa Bay and Tennessee — both of whom drafted productive franchise quarterback’s in last year’s draft.
The tables below display how these head coaching odds have moved since opening, and will continue to be updated until the vacancies are filled.
49ers Coach
| Coach | Bovada (1/7) | Bovada (1/6) |
|---|---|---|
| Hue Jackson | +200 | +500 |
| Chip Kelly | +250 | +300 |
| Mike Shanahan | +400 | +350 |
| Anthony Lynn | +700 | +500 |
| Mike Holmgren | +900 | +700 |
| Adam Gase | +900 | +700 |
| Todd Haley | +1200 | +1000 |
| Kyle Shanahan | +1200 | +1200 |
Browns Coach
| Coach | Bovada (1/7) | Bovada (1/6) |
|---|---|---|
| Hue Jackson | +300 | +300 |
| Adam Gase | +500 | +500 |
| Chip Kelly | +600 | +600 |
| Sean McDermott | +600 | +600 |
| Paul Guenther | +700 | +700 |
| Matt Patricia | +700 | +700 |
| Josh McDaniels | +900 | +900 |
| Teryl Austin | +1000 | +1000 |
| Doug Marrone | +1000 | +1000 |
| Doug Pederson | +1200 | +1200 |
Dolphins Coach
| Coach | Bovada (1/7) | Bovada (1/6) |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Shanahan | +400 | +450 |
| Adam Gase | +400 | +700 |
| Mike Smith | +550 | +500 |
| Teryl Austin | +750 | +800 |
| Doug Marrone | +750 | +800 |
| Josh McDaniels | +900 | +900 |
| Hue Jackson | +900 | +1000 |
| Matt Patricia | +1200 | +900 |
| Anthony Lynn | +1200 | +900 |
| Todd Haley | +1200 | +1200 |
| Dan Campbell | +1200 | +1200 |
| Sean Payton | N/A | +1200 |
Eagles Coach
| Coach | Bovada (1/7) | Bovada (1/6) |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Gase | -200 | +400 |
| Pat Shurmur | +700 | +200 |
| Doug Pederson | +700 | +600 |
| Sean McDermott | +700 | +600 |
| Paul Guenther | +1500 | +700 |
| Hue Jackson | +1500 | +700 |
| Matt Patricia | +1500 | +700 |
| Tom Coughlin | +1500 | +900 |
Giants Coach
| Coach | Bovada (1/7) | Bovada (1/6) |
|---|---|---|
| Ben McAdoo | +100 | +350 |
| Josh McDaniels | +350 | +250 |
| Steve Spagnuolo | +375 | +300 |
| Doug Marrone | +900 | +700 |
| Hue Jackson | +900 | +700 |
| Sean McDermott | +900 | +800 |
| Nick Saban | +2000 | +2000 |
| John Gruden | +2500 | +2000 |
Titans Coach
| Coach | Bovada (1/7) | Bovada (1/6) |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Mularkey | +150 | +150 |
| Chip Kelly | +200 | +200 |
| Hue Jackson | +500 | +500 |
| Adam Gase | +500 | +500 |
| Josh McDaniels | +600 | +600 |
| Teryl Austin | +1000 | +1000 |
Hue Jackson, the current offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals and former head coach of the Oakland Raiders, is one of the most popular candidates for several jobs. At the time of publication, Jackson was listed as the favorite for the openings in San Francisco and Cleveland. He was also listed as option for Tennessee (+500), Miami (+900), New York (+900) and Philadelphia (+1500).
There were also two interesting revelations yesterday, both of which involved teams from the NFC East. Patriots’ offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels (+250) opened as the favorite to be named the next head coach of the New York Giants. However, in the past 24 hours McDaniels dropped from +250 to +350 while Giants offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo moved from +350 to +100 — making him the new front runner.
In Philadelphia, interim head coach Pat Shurmur opened as a +200 favorite to be named the next full time head coach of the Eagles. Unfortunately, Shurmur has plummeted from +200 to +700 while another candidate saw his odds skyrocket.
Since yesterday the odds of Adam Gase being named the Eagles next head coach have moved from +400 to -200. https://t.co/Gxu8EtNUs0
— Sports Insights (@SportsInsights) January 7, 2016
Gase, the current offensive coordinator for the Chicago bears and the former offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos, has the shortest odds of any head coach listed. This major line move is largely based on the news that Philadelphia has already scheduled a second interview with Gase.
Sounds like Adam Gase impressed in Philly. I'm told the #Eagles plan to bring him back for a second interview this weekend.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 6, 2016
Bettors should be wary of several well-known coaches who have been listed as options. Sportsbooks realize that prominent names like Mike Shanahan, Mike Holmgren, Nick Saban and John Gruden will receive bets regardless of their odds. Specifically, Saban and Gruden have repeatedly stated that they have no intentions of leaving their current jobs.
Should any additional coaching candidates that should be listed? Where will Hue Jackson land? Are any coaches offering value? Please leave your thoughts in the comment section below.
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David Solar is the Content Manager for Sports Insights and can be reached directly at David@sportsinsights.com.
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