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Florida fired coach Billy Napier after he posted a 22-23 record over four seasons.

Former Florida football players believe the next head coach should be an offensive-minded and proven winner.

Potential candidates mentioned include Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin and Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz.

Experts believe the Florida job remains a premier position despite a lack of recent SEC titles.

Former Florida football standouts Chris Doering and Shane Matthews shared their thoughts on the next Florida Gators football coaching hire.

Matthews, a two-time SEC Player of the Year (1990-91) and first of a line of star quarterbacks at UF under Steve Spurrier, said Florida needs to target an offensive coach.

"We need an offensive-minded guy," Matthews, who lives in Gainesvil

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