Re: The annual NFL coaching carousel
While we wait for the Saints to likely hire Kellen Moore after the Superbowl; here’s a look at the 25 hot seat.
Giants- Brian Daboll and his GM Joe Schoen are on the hottest seats. Given the nfc east has 2 playoff capable teams and 3, if Dallas bounces back; Giants are destined for a Top 5 pick again. 2025 is almost certainly their last year.
Panthers- Young finally showed some life after he came back from his benching. The Panthers should be better, as long as Young continues to improve. If he reverts, Tepper will ax Canales. Also, how much improvement does Tepper expect? They won’t be a playoff team in 25 but should be better. Will that keep Tepper happy.
Browns- Really depends what they do at QB. Do they draft a qb? Watson likely will miss time in 25 and he’s done. Do they take the pain and cut him now? Stefanski’s future depends on what they do. The Watson deal screws them over for 2 more years.
Steelers- No, Tomlin won’t be fired but eventually Rooney might decide it’s better to move on from Tomlin. A mutual parting could finally happen, if they don’t get a playoff win or Tomlin finally has a losing season.
Colts- Irsay maybe getting tired of Shane Steichen not making playoffs and Anthony Richardson is likely a bust.
Titans- Callahan was almost one and done. What they do at qb is vital. Do they run it with Will Levis, who’s likely a bust? Draft a QB with their #1 pick.
Bills- Another season not in the Superbowl and McDermott may finally be let go, especially if he loses to Chiefs in playoffs again.
Dolphins- McDaniel hasn’t done much. Yeah, he made playoffs his first 2 years but they were quick exits. He slipped to 8-9 in 24. They probably need a playoff win for him to return.
I listed 8 potential changes but doubtful it’s that high, probably on the low side for 25. Only one that seems a lock; is the Giants.
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