This year's coaching carousel remains an unpredictable beast.After we explaining why was an ideal match for the , the former coach turned around and chose the .It's another reminder that we rarely know what these candidates -- or teams -- are thinking, but that won't stop us from trying.With interviews unfolding acro s the league, let's take a moment to peek into the future.Who fits where? Here's our take:New York Jets: Todd Bowles*UPDATE:NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported later Tuesday that the are indeed hiring Bowles.*I get why people would kill the for firing Rex only to turn around and hire another defensive-minded coach. Bottom line: Ryan's time in Gotham was over.With defensive coordinator Dan Quinn involved in another long playoff run in Seattle, Gang Green is hot on the trail of Bowles, who will sit down for a second interview with the team on Tuesday. Look for the to pounce.New York's tortured fan base should feel good about the prospect of landing Bowles. All year long, the defensive play-caller squeezed the most out of his roster, overcoming a laundry list of injuries -- and 's year-long suspension -- to help forge a playoff campaign in Arizona. one NFL coach told ESPN's Vaughn McClure. "People just don't understand, they don't make them like that anymore."Atlanta Falcons: Dan QuinnAfter watching Ryan slip away, the appeared to have to Bowles and Quinn. With Bowles off thelist, we like Quinn to Atlanta for the same reason Rex made sense: Pairing a creative defensive talent with a ready-to-roll offense.One of the league's brightest young coordinators, Quinn deserves credit as the primary author of Seattle's masterpiece against and the . His work with The NFL Chicago Bears Jersey Legion of Boom has been equally high-caliber in 2014.Quinn during week as an engaging, detail-oriented leader. After Cleveland chose not to wait around for him last winter, former CEO Joe Banner called pa sing on the coach theof the entire proce s. With Quinn already linked to one of the game's best young play-callers in Kyle Shanahan, the would be wise to hold out for Seattle's rising star.San Francisco 49ers: Adam GaseUPDATE: The have promoted defensive line coach to head coach, Rapoport reported, per a source involved. San Francisco chose to promote Tomsula over hiring offensive coordinator Adam Gase.If the Niners want to develop , Gase -- interviewing with the team on Tuesday -- makes plenty of sense.Despite Sunday's crash-and-burn outing against the , thinks highly enough of the play-caller toto multiple NFL teams as head-coaching material.It helps that Gase worked previously for the and might be willing to .* *Oakland Raiders: Jack Del RioUPDATE:Rapoport and NFL Media's Albert Breer reported Wednesday that the have hired as head coach. Del Rio and the agreed to a four-year deal.'s firing in Denver has his a sistants scurrying for cover. Rapoport reported that Del Rio -- taking a second interview with the on Tuesday -- is believed to be a strong candidate for the job.While interim coach made a strong impre sion in Oakland, we can't imagine the team will settle. Del Rio might not be the juiciest name out there, but he would give the an experienced leader to help develop and this young Silver and Black defense.* *Chicago Bears: John FoxUPDATE:Rapoport reported, per two sources informed of the situation, that the are set to make Fox their head coach. Fox is making preparations to take the position, and the two sides are in deep talks, Rapoport added.The want to match first-time general manager Ryan Pace with a veteran coach. They like Fox and Fox likes the , per Rapoport.Flushed out of Denver, Fox is a safe candidate for a job riddled with challenges.While Chicago's offense has plenty of talent, the team's next coach is tasked with turning around a disastrous defense while figuring out how to win with . It's a step down from guiding a -ready squad, but one we expect Fox to take.* *Denver Broncos: Gary KubiakA playoff juggernaut one week ago. Today, starting over.Monday's stunning firing of Fox leaves the searching for a new coach while pondering a future that might not include .Denver adds a major curveball to the carousel, offering candidates a talent-heavy team with plenty of upside. Elway said Tuesday he wants a "like-minded" coach, which brings us to Kubiak. The offensive coordinator -- and Elway's former backup -- has declined requests for interviews, but Kubiak might be willing to speak with his old friend.Can Elway get the gang together for one more run?The latest Podcast and ranks the remaining quarterbacks still standing. Find more content on . Adam Shaheen Jersey