John Fox Odds: Where Will Ex-Carolina Panthers Coach Work Next?

John Fox was fired as head coach of the Carolina Panthers, who are reportedly hiring San Diego Chargers defensive coordinator Ron Rivera as his replacement.

But unlike some of the other fired coaches, (Josh McDaniels, Brad Childress, Mike Singletary, etc.) Fox is well-respected around the league and highly likely to at least get a shot at another head coaching job.

And if not, he'll assuredly get a look

So where will John Fox work during the 2011 NFL season?

Oakland Raiders: 200:1

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GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Bruce Gradkowski #5 of the Oakland Raiders talks with offensive coordinator Hue Jackson during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Glendale, Ari

It appears that Offensive Coordinator Hue Jackson is in line for the Raiders head coaching job.

And even if Al Davis looks elsewhere, I don't think Fox would want to work for him.

Houston Texans: 150:1

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HOUSTON - JANUARY 02: Head coach Gary Kubiak of the Houston Texans checks the scroreboard in the fourth quarter during action against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Reliant Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Wade Philips is the new defensive coordinator, and Gary Kubiak has been retained.

But with another year of failure, Kubiak could get get the ax.  So Fox might at least get an interview in 2011, although I can't see him ending up in Houston.

Cleveland Browns: 100:1

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CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 14: Owner Woody Johnson of the New York Jets talks with general manager Mike Holmgren of the Cleveland Browns prior to the start of their game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 14, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sulli

The Browns do have a head coaching vacancy, but I don't like the potential Holmgren-Rob Ryan-Fox dynamic.

Cleveland already has a great defensive mind in Ryan and a control guy in Holmgren, so I don't think Fox is really a fit here.

Jacksonville Jaguars: 30:1

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HOUSTON - JANUARY 02: Head coach Jack Del Rio of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on from the sidelines during first half action against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

A realistic possibility.

Jack DelRio could be on the outs if he misses out on the playoffs next year—which wouldn't shock anyone—and Fox would be a nice fit here.

Watch out for Fox-to-Jacksonville—next season.

Miami Dolphins: 25:1

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 12: Head coach of the Miami Dolphins, Tony Sparano on the sideline against the New York Jets at New Meadowlands Stadium on December 12, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Tony Sparano is another coach that could easily be on the outs next year if he doesn't make the playoffs. And with the Patriots and Jets in their division—the Dolphins' playoff chances aren't exactly great.

Look for Fox to potentially be considered by owner Stephen Ross next offseason.

Denver Broncos: 6:1

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KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 05: Head coach Josh McDaniels of the Denver Broncos looks on from the sidelines during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 5, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Ima

Fox is reportedly interviewing for the Broncos' head coaching job tomorrow.

He's got a great shot at landing the gig, but there are plenty of other viable candidates.

New York Giants: 5:1

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 27: Head coach Perry Fewell of the Buffalo Bills looks on from the sidelines against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 27, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell is a hot commodity around the NFL and will likely be considered by the Browns and Broncos.

If Fewell goes, Fox—who was a former defensive coordinator for the Giants—would be a strong possibility to replace him.

The biggest problem here is that Fewell needs to get hired somewhere in order for this to happen.

San Diego Chargers: 3:1

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SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 23: Defensive Coordinator Ron Rivera of the San Diego Chargers looks on against the Indianapolis Colts during their NFL Game at Qualcomm Stadium on November 23, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Image

Ron Rivera is likely out as San Diego Chargers defensive coordinator—to take Fox's old job—so isn't Fox a too-obvious replacement for Rivera?

Look for Fox to get a shot to return to being a defensive coordinator.

Prediction: Denver Broncos

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The Broncos aren't my favorite to land Fox—just because of the numerous candidates being considered—but I think he'll get the job.

Denver undoubtedly won't want someone young and untested after the McDaniels debacle, and Fox is the perfect anti-McDaniels.

Where Do You Think Fox Will Land?

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PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 23: Head coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers watches his team warm up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 23, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Where do you think Fox will end up next?

Voice your opinion in the comments.

Matt Rudnitsky is a student at the University of Michigan and a Featured Columnist/writing intern at Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Mattrud