If we want an NFL quality DC with NFL experience, we're going to have to find one from a current staff or one that is available now. There's only 2 that I can think of that are available now that coach a 4-3. That's Jim Bates and Mike Nolan. The other top candidates are HC's that come from teams likely to fire the HC this year - Cowpies/Phillips, Bengals/Lewis, Browns/Crennel - but those are 3-4 guys. The other candidates are DC's on other teams that could possibly (some likely) fire the HC - Raiders, Vikings, Chiefs, Chargers, Jags(?), 49ers (?), Bills (?). Other than Singletary or Williams (Jags), I doubt I'd want anyone from those teams.
I'd pounce on Jauron if the Bills made a move, but that's unlikely this year. If we wanted to stick with the 4-3, I'd go Nolan, Williams (if he's available), then Bates. 3-4 my list would be Lewis, Phillips, with Crennel coming in a long distance 3rd. Another potential option is if Philly gets sick of Reid and Jimmy Johnson becomes available. I'd hire him in a heartbeat as well.
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