Erstwhile Florida Gators coach Will Muschamp has plenty of likely suitors if he wants a big-time defensive coordinator position.

There are two openings in the SEC — Texas A&M and Auburn — and it seems logical the schools will at least call Muschamp to gauge his interest. But is that what’s best for Muschamp’s career and personal life?

We asked the SDS staff to debate.

WHICH SEC SCHOOL PRESENTS A MORE ATTRACTIVE LANDING SPOT FOR WILL MUSCHAMP AS A DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR (OR SHOULD HE DO SOMETHING ELSE)?

Chris Walsh (@CrimsonWalsh): Wait for another head coaching job

The first thing that Muschamp has to do is figure out what his long-term goal is, to be a head coach or a coordinator, and I think he already knows the answer to that. Opportunity is going to come, he just has to be patient and wait for it, and there’s really nothing to be gained by being a coordinator at a high-profile program again because he’s already done that. In short, he should hold out for another head coaching job.

Brad Crawford (@BCrawfordSDS): Texas A&M

At Texas A&M, only marginal improvement is needed on defense next season for an impressive finish considering the talent coming back on offense. Muschamp would have a longer leash and far lower expectations that what he would face instantly at Auburn. Myles Garrett a quality piece to build around at defensive end as well, not to mention Muschamp already knows the state of Texas after serving as the Longhorns DC for several seasons.

Brett Weisband (@WeisbandSDS): Auburn

Will Muschamp may have Texas ties, but his history at Auburn and apparent relationship with Gus Malzahn make the Tigers the better fit. Auburn lacks defensive talent, and bringing in a recruiter and defensive coach of Muschamp’s caliber puts Auburn in a position to compete for the bevy of five-star prospects in the state. It’s also widely assumed that Muschamp will want to be a head coach again at some time in the near future. His biggest failure at Florida was an inability to field a competent offense, and if he wants to learn that side of the ball then going with Malzahn is his best bet. Auburn just hung about a million yards on a very good Alabama defense, and Malzahn’s offense is considered one of the most innovative in the country.

Christopher Smith (@csmithSDS): ESPN

I’ve heard from more than one person that the network has reached out to Muschamp. Word on the street is that his family doesn’t want him to coach any more, or at least wants him to take a break, due to the stresses and rigors of the last few years. He’d be terrific on TV, judging by his honesty and frankness with the press, relatable personality and sense of humor. Plus, staying visible, but outside of the locker room, tends to have a tremendous affect on the value of a coach. (Since when did Jon Gruden become Vince Lombardi?) The man is going to make millions next year from Florida anyway. If Muschamp did TV for a year, he’d keep his name relevant, probably improve his already-good perception and maybe create a feeding frenzy next year for his services. If he doesn’t get offered a decent head coaching job, he can always go back to being a well-compensated defensive coordinator at that point.

Ethan Levine (@EthanLevineSDS): Texas A&M

Texas A&M seems like the best opportunity for Muschamp as a defensive coordinator, thanks to the fertile recruiting grounds of the state of Texas and Muschamp’s previous ties to the state as the defensive coordinator for the Texas Longhorns. The Aggies don’t have many quality players on defense this season, but the ones they do have are young and still improving every week (Myles Garrett, Otaro Alaka, Armani Watts, etc.). Furthermore, he’ll be able to build a foundation of talent faster at A&M than anywhere else thanks to the state’s seemingly endless number of dynamic prospects. Kevin Sumlin is among the better recruiters in the SEC, and he seems to relate to high school stars better than most head coaches in the state. If Muschamp can focus exclusively on A&M’s defense and on its recruiting in the Lone Star State, he could build a dominant defense in a span of just 2-3 years.

Jordan Cox (@Jordan_Cox): Texas A&M

Don’t get me wrong, both programs vying for his services would be great places for him to coach. That said, I think Texas A&M is the better job for him. Having coached at Texas, Muschamp knows the landscape, has recruiting connections in the state and could easily turnaround the talent A&M has on defense. That’s not even mentioning the deep pockets Texas A&M regents possess. Money isn’t an issue for the program, and the Aggies are in a better position than Auburn to make Muschamp the first $2 million coordinator. Texas A&M has a wealth of talent on the defensive side of the football in Myles Garrett, Armani Watts and a host of others. Should Muschamp decide he wants to coach in 2015, College Station would be the best fit.

Jason Hall (@JasonHallSDS): Texas A&M

The Aggies have a solid foundation of young talent. Muschamp would have the luxury of having Myles Garrett and several others as sophomores with a year of gained experience. Plus, he was so successful as a defensive coordinator at Texas that he was named “coach in waiting.” His familiarity with the Texas recruiting hotbed will play to his advantage should he return to the Lonestar State.