The NFL is ramping up the annual coach hiring cycle. Thus far only one head coach opening has been filled as Mike Vrabel has replaced Jerod Mayo as the New England Patriots' head coach. There are still a lot of other positions open,

Macdonald fired Ryan Grubb last week. The move came one day after the former University of Washington offensive coordinator finished his only season as Seattle’s OC. The Seahawks missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season, the first time that’s happened since the 2008-’09 seasons.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is going through the process of appointing a new offensive coordinator after relieving Ryan Grubb of his duties. Thus far, Macdonald has identified, at least publicly, three candidates. They are Hank Fraley (Lions OL coach), Klint Kubiak (Saints OC), and Thomas Brown (Bears interim HC).

The Dallas Cowboys officially decided to move on from head coach Mike McCarthy, whose contract with the organization was up. After weighing McCarthy’s future, owner Jerry Jones ultimately opted not to renew his deal.

Two weeks ago, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that McCarthy "could set his sights on Chicago." It was apparently mutual after the Bears requested an interview with McCarthy while he was still under contract by the Cowboys, who denied the request. After Dallas and McCarthy decided to part ways, it didn't take long for Chicago to set up an interview.

Former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is clearly showing a desire to return to coaching. In late December it was announced Carroll was interested in the Bears’ top job, and he even recently completed an interview with Chicago. Now, there is another team inquiring about Carroll’s potential services.

The Seahawks are getting another look at Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kuibiak. According to a Thursday morning report by NFL Network, Seattle is bringing him in for a second interview, which will be in-person.

The Chicago Bears interviewed former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their head coaching job

Byron Leftwich, a former NFL quarterback, two-time Super Bowl winner and recently Tom Brady’s offensive coordinator with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, interviewed for the same job with the Seahawks recently. CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reported that Friday.

Overall, McCarthy leaves the Cowboys after earning a 50-36 record (playoffs included), three postseason appearances, two NFC East titles, and one lone Wild Card win – albeit over Tom Brady’s Buccaneers in his last game ever.

The Dallas Cowboys are moving on from head coach Mike McCarthy. After some uncertainties on whether the team would bring back McCarthy with his contract set to expire after midnight on Tuesday, it was announced this morning that McCarthy would not return next season as Dallas' head coach.