2022 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. But few imagined they would be this bad. Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! Carr is almost certainly gone after this year. NFL owners simply move on, writing massive checks to find someone else to lead their respective football teams. The organization conducted an unorthodox search last winter, talking to out-of-the-box candidates such as Josh McCown and Hines Ward. But it doesnt take a good coach to stink. Matt Rhule; Carolina Panthers. Mike McCarthy, Dallas Cowboys. Carroll is 71 years old and is showing signs of losing his fastball. That means bettors strongly believe Washington will drop to 4-6 on the season which means Rivera would drop to 18-25 as the Commanders coach. Its on Saleh to improve the defense and find a way to manufacture wins in a tough AFC East division. Rhule will be paid $40 Million dollars to not coach the team going forward. And going forward, the Texans will have far higher standards. Just ask LaFleur, who beat the Cowboys in overtime Sunday despite trailing by 14 in the second half and having Aaron Rodgers yell at him on national television. The Lions did everything but finish in their three-point Thanksgiving loss to Buffalo. It certainly isn't going to help any murmurings that McDaniels is in trouble that he had a closed-door meeting with team owner Mark Davis after the Titans loss, per Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. Copyright 2019-2022. In fact, his seat is scorching right now. Theres a chance that Smith could kick-start the offense this year with rookie wide receiver Drake London providing another big, skilled target to go with gifted tight end Kyle Pitts. Our latest look at NFL coaches on the hot seat focuses on Lovie Smith of the Houston Texans, who just lost their sixth straight game. Panthers were dominated by San Francisco 37-15 on Sunday to seal his fate. The Commanders' potential transition to new ownership soon doesn't help his chances. The only thing that might save him from a quick firing by owner Mark Davis is the fact it would require a large buyout of the coach's contract. The offense has scored just 51 points in three games, and the team's only win was a one-point nail-biter against the Falcons. (AP they gained more yards than any team in NFL history over a 12-year span. Still, the 15-point loss was Houstons fourth by multiple scores during their six-game skid. Already in 2022, the Carolina Panthers (Matt Rhule) and Indianapolis Colts (Frank Reich) have fired the head coach. More changes will be coming, particularly on "Black Monday" after the regular season ends. Between now, the perceived temperature of coaching seats can rise or fall sharply. Stefanski needs to show improvement over their last eight games, particularly when Deshaun Watson returns. The Arizona Cardinals have been hot and cold with Kliff Kingsbury since hiring him in 2019. As September nears its end, the 2022 NFL season is already heading into Week 4. Its hard to believe McDaniel slept great Sunday. That would be three losing seasons in three tries with the Commanders and could be enough to end his tenure. Art Shell (2006) was fired at the end of that season. Unlike Matt Rhule (Panthers) and Frank Reich (Colts), the two coaches fired during the season thus far, McDaniels also is helped by Las Vegas wanting to avoid an embarrassing one-and-done scenario after the embarrassing fallout from Gruden's departure. Davis dropped Bisaccia the interim in 2021 after Jon Grudens exit for McDaniels. Right now its kind of easy to take shots at us because were not quite there. Sadly, we have a bunch of good coordinators promoted beyond their levels of competency and we are paying dearly for it. NFL NFL Coaches Already On the Hot Seat in the 2022 Season Alex Ballentine September 26, 2022 Kliff Kingsbury is off to an ugly 1-2 start with the Arizona Cardinals. The questionable decision-making doesn't stop with the defense, either. On paper, McCarthy's resume is solid. With that in mind, here's our view on which coaches are currently on the hot seat, and which ones aren't quite there yet: John Harbaugh, Ravens (2-2): With Lamar Jackson back in peak physical form, there's no reason his team shouldn't be cruising atop the AFC North. In year two, they added J.C. Jackson and Khalil Mack. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Its been one step forward and two steps back for the Saints all year. Kliff Kingsbury's teams have struggled to keep the momentum of hot starts throughout the season. Intense pressure can bust a pipe, or create a diamond. There were reasons you could spin that record positively, given the Red Raiders' resources compared to others in the Big 12, but at some point, you are what your record says you are. Trust me, there's no one thinking about it more than I am," he told reporters about possibly pulling his franchise quarterback during the game. Teams in the middle of a rebuild that just hired someone aren't likely to be putting anyone on the chopping block this early. Yes, McDaniels got out-classed by Jeff Saturday in his first game as an NFL coach of any capacity. Last year, you could point to a lack of talent as to why the Chargers struggled with the defense. "With an uninspiring quarterback battle between Geno Smith and Drew Lock underway, the Seahawks could be in the mix for a top-three draft pick in 2023," Moton wrote. The Jags just stunned the Ravens, Trevor Lawrence is coming into his own, and safety Andrew Wingard says he would die for Pederson. "Believe me, throughout the entire game, that's the first thought throughout the game and at the end of the game. And Watson, suspended for 11 games for violations of the personal conduct policy involving sexual misconduct allegations, hasnt played in a game since the 2020 season with the Houston Texans. Thus far, he's put together three winning seasons. Likewise, Atlantas defense ranked 29th in scoring defense and 26th in yards allowed. Herbert is dealing with a fractured rib cartilage, which made him questionable to even play Sunday. Most of the times when you come into a new game theres a reason why theres a coaching change. Green Bays run defense, which allowed an insane 363 yards against the Eagles, sits atop the list. 3 NFL coaches on the hot seat after Week 12: Nathaniel Hackett, Broncos Lets start off with probably the most obvious choice Nathaniel Hackett of the Denver Broncos. They rank 17th in EPA per play (0.0), 20th in yards per play (5.2), and 14th in scoring (22.7). Their latest loss was brutal. The Cardinals have not won a division title or a playoff game despite having quarterback Kyler Murray, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, safety Budda Baker and defensive end J.J. Watt on the roster. The Browns more or less won as many games as we expected during Deshaun Watsons suspension. Im just pissed off about some of the things, you know, that a lot of us try and do just to practice. Yeah, hes safe. The Raiders are no mirage they're a bad team nine games into their 2022 NFL season. The Los Angeles Chargers' Brandon Staley is vaulting up the list of NFL coaches on the hot seat after losing for the third time in four weeks. Nearly a third of the NFL franchises hired a new head coach coming into the 2022 season. As far as if the organization will move on from Allen after only one season at the helm, keep in mind how poor the coaching candidate pool is at right now in the NFL. "If that's the case, Carroll's tenure could unravel quickly despite a strong run between 2012 and 2020, which included two Super Bowl appearances and eight trips to the playoffs. General manager John Schneider and the Seahawks appear to be punting on this season with an eye toward next years draft. Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! Three coaches in Raiders history were one and done: Joe Bugel, Hue Jackson, and Art Shell (in his second go-round with the franchise). There's talent to be excited about. The Raiders didn't score enough as home favorites against the reeling Colts on Sunday, losing 25-20 in Week 10. The Texans are the worst team in the NFL, and its probably not close. But theyre still a very long shot to make the playoffs. Hackett had two weeks to get his offense fixed. NFL coaches on hot seat entering 2021 season: Matt Nagy, Mike McCarthy among nine coaches feeling the heat The 2021 season might not end up being kind to The passing game is now injury-riddled (slot wideout Hunter Renfrow and tight end Darrenn Waller), but the Raiders have underachieved when running back Josh Jacobs hasn't dominated in the rushing attack. McDaniels, former genius Patriots offensive coordinator, was supposed to lead a scoring revival in Las Vegas by getting more out of quarterback Derek Carr after reuniting him with elite wide receiver Davante Adams. With two already fired and more than a half-dozen other NFL coaches on the hot seat, this is shaping up to be another active hiring cycle. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Bleacher Report's Maurice Moton identified three coaches on the hot seat this season. The Cardinals' minus-25 point differential is worse than all but three teams in the league right now. Through three games, only the Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions have given up more points than the Chargers. MORE: Top Head Coach Candidates in 2023. Now entering his third season, McCarthy has a mediocre record at 18-16 overall. McDaniels will need to finish 3-5 to beat that mark. (AP Photo/David Becker), Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Thus far, the bet that Allen could keep the team competitive and in win-now mode hasn't paid off. While it isnt necessarily fair that the pressure would fall on Saleh given that the Jets may have missed on second-year quarterback Zach Wilson, the sense around the league is that Saleh would be culpable for the progress or lack thereof of the franchise, not Douglas. They were 26th in scoring and 29th in yards. It's too early to come to any conclusions, but 0-5 is a real possibility for the Raiders and that's only going to feed the frustration with the new head coach. The clock could be ticking on Carroll if this season is as bad as many fear it will be for the Seahawks. Yet, the Panthers traded for feisty quarterback Baker Mayfield, and theres hope that he can kick-start the passing game in a way that Sam Darnold never could. Nov 19, 2022; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears head coach Justin Wilcox gestures while talking to the referees during the second quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium. Bottom line, the collective results haven't been good. It is as bad as it has been in years. MORE:Cardinals' Zach Ertz carted off after suffering knee injury vs. Rams. obvious rebuilding year with Geno Smith quarterbacking. A whopping nine NFL teams enter the 2022 season with a new head coach. Losing wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and two more offensive linemen to injuries didn't help. A quick reminder of the events of the last year: In January, team owner Mark Davis fired a guy who not only held together the chaos factory that was the 2021 Raiders season but actually got Vegas to the postseason for a guy that went 11-17 in his first failed try as a head coach. NFL Coaches on the Hot Seat in 2022. Jameis Winston is playing through a back injury. 5. But there are definitely coaches who entered the season on a short leash or who aren't living up to massive expectations that need to get things turned around quickly. Ultimately, Smith has an audience of one: Cal McNair, the Texans CEO and heir to the franchise. The blowback on Staley would have been massive had his decision to go for two and the win with 15 seconds left against the Cardinals failed. It doesn't take long for seats to start getting warm when you're an NFL head coach. Kyle Allen (26 of 39, 215 yards, two interceptions) was no better than a benched Davis Mills. NFL Coaches Already On the Hot Seat in the 2022 Season NFL coaches on the hot seat: Panthers' Matt Rhule, Commanders' Ron Rivera in most trouble entering Week 5 . Allen needs a strong finish to ensure hes not one and done. Given that Houston is almost certainly going to end up with the No. The odds that Pederson gets fired after one year are basically zero. Sunday was another backtrack with a 13-0 blanking at the hands of the 49ers. Pete Carroll has led the Seattle Seahawks since 2010, a run bested only by Bill Belichick, Mike Tomlin, and John Harbaugh. While theres a perception that Carroll can coach as long as he likes in Seattle, that might not be the reality in the Pacific Northwest. He had two fumbles and threw two interceptions against the Panthers. 2022 NFL coaching cycle: Josh McDaniels leads those on hot seat; Ken Dorsey among future HC candidates Assessing coaches on the rise and decline entering Week 10 By They're on a heater, up to 3-6 after gritty division wins over the Packers and Bears. With two already fired and more than a half-dozen other NFL coaches on the hot seat, this is shaping up to be another active hiring cycle. NFL coaches on the hot seat: Will Raiders fire Josh McDaniels after loss to Colts? He has a roster built for winning with the presence of quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, running back Ezekiel Elliott, star linebacker Micah Parsons, and standout cornerback Trevon Diggs. A look around the league at seven coaches under pressure heading into this pivotal season. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. He needs to salvage this bad situation and find a way to change the conversation about a team thats known most for its big bet on Watson ($230 million guaranteed contract) and all of the baggage that surrounds him. One would think Matt Rhule would be the NFC South representative on this list. Faust MVP. It has not taken long for the shine to wear off the Josh McDaniels hiring in Las Vegas. Assuming money isnt the determining factor, why wouldnt the Texans move on this offseason and hire a bright offensive mind? The first year can be all about instilling a culture. Somehow, someway, Smith has been a massive downgrade over David Culley this year. He has yet to replicate that success as a head coach, either in Denver or Las Vegas. So yeah, Rich Bisaccia can certainly be forgiven if he secretly feels a small sense of satisfaction over whats gone down with the Silver and Black this year. McDaniels started his postgame news conference thusly: I feel like a broken record.. If Staley doesn't get the team looking like a contender soon, questions are going to start to percolate if he's the one to do it. Were going to have to learn to take some of these close losses and make some of the plays we need to make throughout the course of the game to find our way into the win column, he added. One game doesn't define a season, but a couple of them might, and just four weeks into the 2022 NFL campaign, a few NFL head coaches on the hot seat in 2022 Its a job that has often led to firings, burnout, and, frequently, a feeling of dread all in the public eye. In the case of NFL head coaches, their high-profile jobs involve stress management, dealing with unique personalities, making heavily scrutinized decisions, and managing the expectations of billionaire owners who want to see a hefty return on their investment in them and their high-priced players. 3 NFL Coaches Already on the Hot Seat Heading Into Week 4. Although Kliff Kingsbury is under contract through the 2027 season, those contracts dont guarantee anything. It's getting hotter in the desert. All Rights Reserved. The Raiders lost their third consecutive close game in Week 3 with a 24-22 loss to the Tennessee Titans, who moved to 1-2. Theyre worse than they were in 2021 under Culley and no longer even competitive. That time apparently wasnt well-spent. And an opening-week win over Wilson and the Denver Broncos appeared to be a sign that Carroll could be the man to rebuild this roster and compete again. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. At some point, you are what your record says you are. Kingsbury's team is looking at a 1-2 start, and the "1" in that record didn't come easy. With great power comes great responsibility. So well take that, but eventually well get over the hump.. As far as future NFL ventures are concerned, Ryans has struck gold being on Kyle Shanahan's staff in the Bay Area. Rivera saw his team lose a lead to the Vikings in Week 9 to fall back below .500. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 31: Head Coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers looks on after the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. You start building. But the third year is when you start running out of justification if there's no growth. Instead of cleaning up the dysfunction left from the Jon Gruden-Mike Mayock era, Vegas has created more bad vibes. NFL Coaches on the Hot Seat After Week 13: Brandon Staley on the Brink The Los Angeles Chargers' Brandon Staley is vaulting up the list of NFL coaches on the hot seat No move is imminent, and "it would take an epic collapse or a horribly embarrassing outcome to alter the course.". He's led the Panthers to a Payton is a transcendent offensive mastermind. The Texans (1-9-1) knew theyd be talent deficient in 2022, particularly after deciding to wait another year to find their franchise quarterback. Maybe so. Much like Dennis Allen with the Saints, McDaniels took over with a team that clearly believes it should be in contention right now. He's tied for 24th all-time CBS Sports | Oct 5. Every move the Saints made this offseason pointed toward them believing they didn't need to rebuild. After scoring precisely zero points vs. the San Francisco 49ers last week, the New Orleans Saints have stumbled to 4-8 on the season under first-year head coach Dennis Allen. Now, hes trying to make it work with journeyman former first-round draft pick Marcus Mariota. 1 this season was to secure the No. Otherwise, there will be a new man on the sideline calling the plays for the NFC South franchise. Their combined winning percentage? And the decision has not aged well. The Raiders paid up to acquire Davante Adams and a 32-year-old Chandler Jones. The Raiders blew a home fourth-quarter lead theyve been outscored by 109-94 in the second half and overtime this season against a team in a big-time crisis. With great power comes great responsibility. We expect there could be more coaching movement to come. After all, the Panthers are just 1-2, and he's now 11-25 as the lead man in Carolina. Yahoos Charles Arthur Smith was running one of the top offenses in the league in Tennessee, making the most out of powerhouse running back Derrick Henry and accentuating the strengths of quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Kevin Stefanski is in a difficult spot. The NFL is an altogether different game from college football, and Rhule is nowheading into a pivotal season that could end his tenure under owner David Tepper. The Chargers in 2022 are, bluntly, very average on offense. Matt Rhule unquestionably occupies the hottest seat among all NFL head coaches. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. McDaniels isn't guaranteed the rest of this season, let alone a second full season, thanks to this disaster. Since Shanahan took over for Chip Kelly in 2017, we have While those new leaders should get at least a year to prove their merit, others around the league Oh, what a shame. Bad head coach. Doug Pederson, Jacksonville Jaguars (4-7), Brandon Staley, Los Angeles Chargers (6-5). After a hot start against the Broncos they've given up 54 points over the last two weeks. Las Vegas (2-7) has come up all craps after having high expectations under new coach Josh McDaniels. Here's a temperature update on the other NFL coaches who were most on the hot seat going into Week 10: Hackett's team looked terrible on offense after a bye in losing 17-10 at Tennessee. As we wrote Sunday after the Browns 39-17 shellacking at the hands of the Miami Dolphins, the Browns 2022 season is effectively over. And in Week 12, it cost Detroit a very winnable game. Having gone 10-23 in two seasons, Rhule needs a big season to preserve his job. Granted, Jackson has only played in Week 2 thanks to injuries, but the Chargers just gave up 38 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. If they are not successful, they are either fired during the season or on Black Monday. Curtis Samuel looks rejuvenated, and Terry McLaurin remains a No. Theres some good young talent on the roster, but it needs developing. Copyright 2019-2022. How is Stefanski supposed to win games with mediocre starter Jacoby Brissett standing in for Watson? Continuity is not in line with what the Saints thought by promoting Allen from within. 5 NFL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat Entering the 2022 Season 1. Colts owner Jim Irsay surely took extra pleasure in Sundays result. In other words, one side of the ball has laid an egg in each of the last two games. NFL coaches on the hot seat. Brandon Staley got the job as the Los Angles Chargers head coach on the strength of his resume as a defensive mind. Thats what comes when you coach Americas Team.. Sorry for being emotional, he continued. December 6, 2022 at 12:32 p.m. EST. Smith has shown no ability throughout his career to identify and develop QBs. And with just one win in his first nine games in Smiths third try as an NFL HC, that decision looks more and more like a mistake. Josh McDaniels' seventh loss in nine games came against Jeff Saturday. That result alone is enough to make him one of several NFL coaches on the hot seat. With two already fired and more than a half-dozen other NFL coaches on the hot seat, this is shaping up to be another active hiring cycle. But it will likely be another coach who gets them there. And thats what were doing. However, when taking last season's second-half swoon into account, he is just 3-7 in his last 10 games he has coached. After a 7-0 start, the Cardinals went 4-6 the remainder of the regular season. NFL Playoff Picture Week 15: Eagles Clinch Playoff Berth While Lions Stay Alive in Postseason Race, Russell Wilson Injury: What We Know About the Denver Broncos QB, Lions Prove Playoff Potential With Win Over Vikings, Deebo Samuel Ankle Injury: What We Know About the San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver, Mike White Injury: Latest on New York Jets QB. 1 wide receiver talent. As the 2022 NFL season gets ready to kick off, heres a look at seven head coaches facing significant pressure for a myriad of reasons. [Jody] Allen may look to replace the 70-year-old head coach with a younger offensive mind who can develop a rookie quarterback.". And most times you dont come in when youre ready to win right away. McDaniels' extensive history running the Patriots offense coupled with lessons learned from his first head coaching stint with the Denver Broncos were supposed to make him an instant hit. The NFL's 2022 regular season is barely half over and already two coaches have been dismissed, Matt Rhule by the Carolina Panthers and Frank Reich by the Indianapolis Colts. Despite having one of the young superstar quarterbacks in the league in Justin Herbert, the Chargers are sitting at 1-2. He's overseen nine playoff appearances in 12 seasons, but Carroll is unlikely to increase that tally without Russell Wilson. Vegas is last in sack rate (3.2%) and red zone defense (72.4%); 30th in yards per play allowed (5.9) and third-down defense (48.7%); and 29th in interception rate (1%). Two weeks later, it's clear that isn't the case. They dont necessarily have all of the tools they need to compete, especially at quarterback where Wilson is recovering from knee surgery. Break up the Lions! Houstons decision to hire Lovie was always a bit of a head-scratcher. Here's a look at five coaches on the hot seat entering 2022. 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