There are a half dozen NFL head coaching jobs available at the moment. The Jacksonville Jaguars, who lost 15 consecutive games following their Week 1 win, have the top overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. They must first, however, secure a head coach to guide their club.

Elsewhere, the New York Jets, Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Chargers must find their next coach to steer their respective NFL franchises.

With the coaching carousel in progress, let’s rank the aforementioned available head coaching positions in descending order.

6. Atlanta Falcons

Matt Ryan is the best player in Falcons history, but the quarterback is undeniably on the decline. The former MVP will be 36 by the time the 2021 season rolls around. Ryan, signed through 2023, has a salary cap hit of $41.662 million next season.

Trading Ryan this March would cost Atlanta more than $44 million in dead cap with an extra cap hit of over $3 million. Suffice to say, the Falcons are not going to be able to move him in a deal

The Falcons have the third-fewest cap space entering the offseason. This is major issue for a team that lacks young, game-changing talent on defense.

While Atlanta has the No. 4 pick in the upcoming NFL draft, this is the least attractive job opening on the market.

5. Detroit Lions

The Lions have consistently failed to put the necessary pieces around quarterback Matthew Stafford. Their defense has been downright awful for most of the QB’s NFL tenure in Detroit. Hiring Matt Patricia, a supposed defensive guru, did not pan out. Patricia, who won two Super Bowls as the defensive coordinator of the New England Patriots, finished his tenure in Detroit with a 13–29–1 (.314) record in two and a half seasons.

Finishing in last place in the NFC North for the past three seasons, the Lions need some major changes. Could Stafford be on his way out? The rumors suggest that the soon-to-be 33-year-old, who has been Detroit’s signal-caller since 2009, may have played his final NFL game with Detroit.

Regardless of who is tasked with the quarterback duties, the Lions need defensive reinforcements. The Lions finished last in the NFL in total defense and scoring defense.

4. Houston Texans

The Texans have a franchise quarterback in Deshaun Wastson, who has earned Pro Bowl nods in each of the past three seasons. Watson led the NFL in passing yards and yards per attempt (YPA) this season. He threw 33 TDs against seven interceptions, adding three rushing scores.

Despite rostering Watson, the Texans are likely facing a multi-year rebuild. Houston does not own a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, as a result of the Larry Tunsil trade it agreed to with the Miami Dolphins last year. The Texans don’t have a second-round pick either, making their other selections all the more important this draft.

The Texans will likely be moving on from all-time great pass rusher J.J. Watt due to salary constraints, losing one of their few productive NFL defensive players.

A quick NFL turnaround is unlikely in Houston, something a coaching candidate must recognize before accepting the job in the ultimate win-now league.

3. New York Jets

The Jets will be drafting second in the 2021 NFL Draft. While their fans are disappointed they missed out on the No. 1 selection, and likely top pick Trevor Lawrence, there are reasons for optimism. For starters, the Jets can select Ohio State’s Justin Fields with the No. 2 pick.

In addition, the Jets own Seattle’s first- and third-round selections due to the Jamal Adams trade with the Seahawks. If the Jets can hit on both of their NFL first-round picks, then things could be looking up years down the road.

Furthermore, the Jets have the second-most cap space ahead of the NFL offseason. They could use the money to reload the offense, which severely lacks playmakers.

While the Jets are highly unlikely to compete for a playoff spot in 2021, the franchise could have a brighter future if general manager Joe Douglas plays his cards right in the NFL Draft.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars will almost certainly be drafting Trevor Lawrence this April. Lawrence, the most tantalizing NFL prospect in years, isn’t the only attractive part of this job.

Jacksonville has 11 picks in the upcoming draft and has the most cap space among all NFL teams.

The Jaguars, who own the Los Angeles Rams’ first-round NFL draft selection thanks to the Jalen Ramsey trade from last year, have the opportunity to secure the building blocks of the franchise this offseason.

1. Los Angeles Chargers

While the Chargers disappointed with a 7-9 record this season, the team is in good hands under Justin Herbert. The first-year pro threw 31 touchdowns—an NFL record for a rookie quarterback—and looks like a star already.

Herbert succeeded despite operating under a porous offensive line. According to Pro Football Focus, the Chargers ranked 30th in NFL team pass-blocking, yet Herbert finished the season as the highest-graded quarterback under pressure. If the Chargers can retool the O-line, Herbert can be even more dominant.

The Chargers have NFL franchise players on both sides of the football, something coaching candidates have apparently noticed:

Among the teams with coaching vacancies, the Chargers undoubtedly have the most talent on their roster. The Chargers could find themselves back in the playoffs in 2021 if the front office finds the right coach to take the reins of the NFL franchise.