Ranking the 7 NFL head coach openings, including the Raiders’ job

And then there were seven.

The Ravens’ decision to fire longtime coach John Harbaugh on Tuesday opened up another job in the NFL head coaching cycle.

That includes two teams that fired their coach during the season and a wave of Monday dismissals that included the Raiders’ firing of Pete Carroll after one year on the job.

There should be a pretty deep pool of candidates vying for the jobs, but not all gigs are created equally.

Here’s a look at the jobs ranked from best to worst:

1. Ravens

It’s one of the best organizations in sports, and there is a perennial MVP candidate in his prime in quarterback Lamar Jackson.

The structure is there for a coach to have success, and Harbaugh had plenty of it, including a Super Bowl victory in 2012. He led the Ravens to the playoffs 12 times in 18 seasons.

This catapults into the best opening, and it’s probably not even close.

2. Giants

New York believes it has a potential franchise quarterback in Jaxson Dart, who already has a developmental year as a rookie this season.

The Giants also should get superstar wide receiver Malik Nabers back from a knee injury and have some young talent on defense.

Expectations might be irrational by nature of being in the nation’s largest media market, but there seems to be a solid foundation to go with the fifth pick in the NFL draft.

3. Falcons

There is a lot in place in Atlanta, which is also a pretty decent place to live.

The roster has young talent on both sides of the ball, and the upside is obvious from their wins over the Rams and Bills this season.

A case could be made for this to be the best job, but the Falcons don’t have a first-round pick this year and the quarterback situation is murky.

Michael Penix Jr. would be the long-term answer if healthy. Kirk Cousins exhibited a late-season resurgence and restructured his contract Tuesday to give them more flexibility.

Perhaps most important, the division is winnable.

4. Raiders

The first pick in the draft and the ability to start fresh with a young quarterback is appealing.

So is living in Las Vegas and being a part of an iconic franchise.

But the recent history and dysfunction are a problem, with owner Mark Davis constantly changing coaches.

The Raiders have some young stars on offense and should be armed with assets to improve over the next two years.

While the division is difficult, any amount of success will be seen as a major accomplishment.

5. Titans

How a candidate feels about this job will come down to how much he believes in quarterback Cam Ward.

Ward, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, showed flashes of being a special player as a rookie, though consistency was a major issue.

The organization isn’t great, which is probably the only reason this job is ranked behind the Raiders’ opening.

Nashville, Tennessee, is a good place to live, and the arrival of a new stadium next year should breathe new energy and, more important, revenue streams into the organization.

The division also is getting tougher.

6. Browns

The new coach has to live in Cleveland. Yuck. And the Browns have several quarterbacks on the roster but none who are any good.

It’s a dysfunctional outfit, starting at the top with owner Jimmy Haslam.

The Browns had an outstanding draft last year and have two first-round picks this year, but the salary cap situation will complicate their efforts for a while.