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With the end of the NFL season upon us, the league's annual coaching purge has kicked into high gear. We're tracking all the latest news as teams search for the right coach that will change the direction of their franchise.Heading into the 2019 offseason, there were at least eight teams looking for a new coach, and that number could jump even higher if we see any more surprise moves. To keep you up-to-date on the latest firings, Rhamondre Stevenson Jersey rumors and hirings, here's our coaching tracker for the 2019 offseason.Fired: Hue JacksonExpected to be hired: Freddie KitchensWith the Browns firing Hue Jackson in October, they had plenty of time to figure out their coaching situation and after a long search, they decided to hire someone already on their coaching staff. According , the Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. Kitchens along with former offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski. The Browns went 5-3 after Jackson was fired and a big reason for the turnaround was due to a Cleveland offense that suddenly became explosive with Kitchens calling the plays. By sticking with Kitchens, the team will allow to develop with a familiar face. The team also interviewed interim coach Gregg Williams. Although Williams led the team to a 5-3 record, he to the Browns' coaching staff in 2019.Fired: Todd BowlesHired: Adam GaseAfter making the decision to fire Todd Bowles, the Jets have with a very familiar face in former Dolphins coach Adam Gase. Gase interviewed with multiple teams over the past 10 days on Dec. 31. During his three years with the Dolphins, Gase went 5-1 against the Jets. The Jets job was a popular one. For one, former Packers coach Mike McCarthywas the only one he would be interested in landing this offseason. Baylor coach Matt Rhule was also reportedly interested in the job, but backed off after GM Mike Maccagnan said his own staff. The Jets also showed some interest in former Buccaneers offensive coordinator Todd Monken. As for Bowles, he was fired after leading the Jets to three straight last place finishes in the AFC East, including an ugly 4-12 finish this year. Fired: Vance JosephHired: Vic FangioOne year after, the Broncos decided to the day after the season ended. Although the Broncos struggled on offense under Joseph, they decided to roll the dice on another defensive coach by . Fangio could end up dealing with the same problems that Joseph dealt with and the biggest problem is that John Elway hasn't been able to find a quarterback since retired. offensive line coach Mick Munchak was the other finalist for this job. Fangio will head to Denver after leading a Bears defense that surrendered fewer points in 2018 than any other team Julian Edelman Jersey in the NFL. Stepping down: Marvin LewisLikely hiring: Zac TaylorAfter 16 years on the sideline, Marvin Lewis is and it looks like the Bengals already have their eye on his replacement. According to ESPN.com, the Bengals are hoping to hire quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor. Of course, the problem with Mac Jones Jersey that is that Taylor isn't allowed to be hired until the Rams' season is over, which means the Bengals could be waiting until February to make a hire if Los Angeles makes a run to the Super Bowl. The Bengals have multiple in-house candidates, including offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, special teams coach Darrin Simmons and special a sistant Hue Jackson. offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has also been mentioned as a strong candidate for the job. As for Lewis, he had been with the Bengals since 2003, and compiled a record of 131-122-3 during his time with the team. At one point under Lewis, the Bengals made the playoffs in five-straight seasons. However, Lewis will mostly be remembered for the fact that he didn't win a single playoff game during his time in Cincinnati, going 0-7.Not getting fired:Doug Marrone and Dave CaldwellDespite an ugly 5-11 season, the Jaguars have decided not to cut ties with coach Doug Marrone. After the team's season finale, Jags owner Shad Khan announced that Marrone and general manager Dave Caldwell will both be returning for the 2019 season, although it sounds both guys . Keeping Marrone makes a lot of sense and that's mainly because he's just one year removed from leading the Jaguars to an AFC title game appearance. In 2018, Marrone had to deal with an ugly season where six different offensive linemen were placed on injured reserve -- , , , , and . The biggest thing Marrone needs to figure during the offseason is who his quarterback is going to be heading into 2019. Fired: Adam GaseTargeting: Brian FloresThe 2018 season was a struggle for the Dolphins and the day after the season ended team owner Stephen Ro s responded to that struggle by . Like the Jets, it appears the Dolphins are going to try and hire a former division rival to fill their coaching vacancy. According , the Dolphins are targeting Patriots defensive coordinator Brian Flores to replace Gase. Of course, the Gunner Olszewski Jersey Dolphins won't be able to make a move until the Patriots are eliminated from the playoffs because league rules prohibit the hiring of a coach on a team that's still alive in the postseason.Expected to stay: John HarbaughAlthough the Ravens have , he's being listed here because he's in an odd situation. For one, the two sides have . Harbaugh's current deal expires after the 2019 season and NFL coaches rarely go into a season as a "lame duck," which means the two sides will likely need to hash something out soon if Harbaugh's going to stay. Also, it's still po sible that Harbaugh leaves. According to ESPN.com, there in Harbaugh and at least one team plans on calling Baltimore to make an offer for him if the Ravens end up mi sing the playoffs. According to La Canfora, there are in Harbaugh, including the Broncos Cam Newton Jersey , Jets, Dolphins and . Fired: Mike McCarthyHired: Matt LaFleurAfter holding nearly 10 interviews over the past five weeks, the Packers have finally made a decision on their coaching job as the team has decided to hire offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur. (For more on the LaFleur hiring, ). Besides LaFleur, the Packers also interviewed Josh McDaniels and defensive coordinator Brian Flores, along with a sistant head coach Dan Campbell, Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael and Buccaneers offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Interim coach Joe Philbin, who , including , was also interviewed for the job. In the end, the Packers chose LaFleur, a 39-year-old who has worked with some of the best offensive minds in the game. Before joining the Titans, LaFleur was the offensive coordinator under Sean McVay for a year in L.A. The 39-year-old also served as the quarterbacks coach in Atlanta for two seasons, including 2016 when won the MVP and took the to the Super Bowl. Fir