2. Washington Redskins' Mike Shanahan

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Salary: $7 million

Career record: 152-108

Redskins owner Daniel Snyder opened the vault for Shanahan, a two-time Super Bowl winner in Denver, hoping he'd be the guy to turn the struggling club around. It didn't happen in year one, but the veteran coach has four years left on his deal.

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Career record: 63-49

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9. Jacksonville ... Salary: $5 million

Career record: 65-63

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Career record: 133-107

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7. Philadelphia ... Salary: $5.5 million

Career record: 188-73

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6. Arizona Cardi... Salary: $5.75 million

Career record: 32-32

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Career record: 43-21

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Career record: 142-120

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Career record: 40-40

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Career record: 152-108

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Career Record: 162-94

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