Picking future coaches on all 32 NFL rosters
-- You're already aware of the 25 college football players who could be future head coaches, so it makes sense that we pinpoint NFL players who could have promising careers as sideline generals.
NFL Nation reporters selects the future head coaches for all 32 teams:
AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills
Center Eric Wood
I asked coach Rex Ryan this question recently, and he had to think about it for several moments. His choice was Wood, who Ryan says is "smart as heck" and has a presence around his teammates. Ryan also believed that an offensive lineman becoming a head coach isn't far-fetched in an age when Mike Munchak, Doug Marrone and other former O-linemen have ascended the coaching ranks. -- Mike Rodak
Miami Dolphins
Safety Michael Thomas
Thomas has his sights set on business after football -- he earned his MBA degree in May -- but he is well-suited to become a future coach. He is a smart, hard-working player who had to grind every season to earn a roster spot, and often those types are better suited than star players to teach football after retirement. Thomas should be successful in any future career path he chooses. -- James Walker
New England Patriots
Safety Devin McCourty
McCourty is the perfect combination of leader and intelligent X's and O's guy to fit the bill as a future head coach if he decided to pursue a career in the field. "He's done a tremendous job of developing his career, both as a corner to a safety and as a defensive back. His commitment to the team as a team captain [and] the leadership he gives us on and off the field is really at the very top," coach Bill Belichick recently said. "He's one of the players that we all look to, and he's given us a great example of being unselfish, being a great teammate, being someone who will help others because of his position." -- Mike Reiss
New York Jets
Linebacker David Harris
Harris is the brains of the defense, and the feeling around the team is that he has the intelligence and demeanor to be a head coach. Harris isn't a vocal leader, but that doesn't mean he can't be a coach. Exhibit A: Todd Bowles. Harris has the even-tempered demeanor and intelligence to get the job done. -- Rich Cimini
AFC NORTH
Baltimore Ravens
Running back Justin Forsett
He's more than a runner who has a feel for the Ravens' stretch zone-blocking scheme. Forsett has been a guiding force for a running back group that (besides him) is filled with players 25 or younger. He showed off his coaching skills this offseason, when he traveled to Italy to lead a football clinic. "Justin is a tremendous leader by example and willing to step up as both a leader and mentor," general manager Ozzie Newsome said. -- Jamison Hensley
Cincinnati Bengals
Linebacker Vontaze Burfict
Cleveland Browns
Quarterback Josh McCown
Pittsburgh Steelers
Safety Mike Mitchell
AFC SOUTH
Houston Texans
Cornerback Johnathan Joseph
Indianapolis Colts
Safety Mike Adams
Jacksonville Jaguars
Middle linebacker Paul Posluszny
Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Matt Cassel
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos
Cornerback Chris Harris Jr.
Kansas City Chiefs
Fullback Anthony Sherman
Oakland Raiders
Quarterback Matt McGloin
San Diego Chargers
Quarterback Philip Rivers
NFC EAST
Dallas Cowboys
Tight end Jason Witten
New York Giants
Running back Rashad Jennings
Philadelphia Eagles
Quarterback Chase Daniel
Washington Redskins
Quarterback Colt McCoy
NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears
Kicker Robbie Gould
Detroit Lions
Quarterback Dan Orlovsky
Green Bay Packers
Linebacker Clay Matthews III
Minnesota Vikings
Linebacker Chad Greenway
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta Falcons
Linebacker Paul Worrilow
Carolina Panthers
Linebacker Luke Kuechly
New Orleans Saints
Linebacker James Laurinaitis
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Wide receiver Louis Murphy
NFC WEST
Arizona Cardinals
Quarterback quarterback Drew Stanton
Los Angeles Rams
Running back Benjamin Cunningham
San Francisco 49ers
Tight end Bruce Miller
Seattle Seahawks
Cornerback Richard Sherman