Bill Belichick Heads A List Of NFL Coaches On The Hot Seat That Includes Brandon Staley, Ron Rivera – News18

Josh McDaniels couldn’t make it previous the midpoint of the season earlier than the Las Vegas Raiders determined to make a change.

Other groups can be becoming a member of the seek for a brand new coach in the end.

The Raiders (3-5) get a head begin whereas additionally giving interim coach Antonio Pierce a possibility to show he’s as much as the duty.

Last season, 5 groups changed their head coach. Ten groups employed new head coaches in 2021.

Several coaches across the NFL can be teaching for his or her future within the second half. Here are seven on the recent seat:

BILL BELICHICK, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Winning six Super Bowls purchased Belichick further time in New England however the Patriots (2-6) have struggled since Tom Brady left after the 2019 season. They’re 27-31 since with one successful season in 2021 when rookie quarterback Mac Jones led them to a ten-7 document and the playoffs, a loss within the wild-card spherical.

Jones has regressed, the workforce lacks younger expertise and the Patriots are headed towards their first final-place end within the AFC East since Belichick’s first season in 2000.

Owner Robert Kraft turned accustomed to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy and internet hosting championship parades all through twenty years of unparalleled success. The Patriot Way isn’t what it was once. The 71-12 months-outdated Belichick could also be operating out of time to revive it.

BRANDON STALEY, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

The Chargers (3-4) have underachieved in Staley’s 2 1/2 seasons, going 22-19. Staley was alleged to take Justin Herbert and the workforce to the following degree. They blew a 27-0 lead of their solely playoff look. His protection continues to struggles and is ranked subsequent-to-final within the NFL, a poor signal for a coach who received his job as a result of he was a profitable defensive coordinator.

Staley’s penchant to go for it on fourth down, particularly in his personal territory, has typically backfired. He might should win a playoff recreation to stay round one other season.

RON RIVERA, WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

Rivera is 25-32-1 in 3 1/2 seasons in Washington. He received a division title in 2020 at 7-9 and hasn’t had a successful document but. The Commanders (3-5) have a brand new possession group and it’s seemingly they’ll need to rent their very own man. Rivera, a two-time AP Coach of the Year with Carolina, will want a dramatic turnaround to maintain his job.

MATT EBERFLUS, CHICAGO BEARS

Eberflus is simply in his second season with the Bears however he’s 5-20 and he hasn’t developed Justin Fields right into a surefire franchise quarterback. He’s one other former defensive coordinator whose protection is enjoying poorly. Chicago (2-6) may find yourself with two picks within the prime 5 and one other coach may very well be the beneficiary.

MIKE MCCARTHY, DALLAS COWBOYS

The Cowboys (5-2) have received 12 video games every of the previous two seasons, however they haven’t reached the NFC championship recreation for the reason that 1995 season. Jerry Jones is 81 and operating out of endurance. The Hall of Fame proprietor’s final Super Bowl victory got here 28 years in the past. It might take a Super Bowl look for McCarthy to get to educate a fifth season in Dallas subsequent 12 months.

KEVIN STEFANSKI, CLEVELAND BROWNS

Stefanski was the AP Coach of the Year in 2020 when he led Cleveland to an 11-5 document and a playoff win over Pittsburgh in his first season as head coach. The Browns haven’t had a successful document since, however are 4-3 regardless of lacking Deshaun Watson for 4 video games. If the Browns miss the playoffs for a 3rd straight 12 months, Stefanski may very well be out.

TODD BOWLES, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Hand-picked by Bruce Arians to be his successor, Bowles is 11-13 with the Buccaneers after beforehand going 24-40 with the New York Jets from 2015-18. He even had a dropping document final season with Tom Brady when the Buccaneers received a weak NFC South. Some coaches are finest fitted to completely different roles. Bowles’ success as a defensive coordinator hasn’t translated when he’s been the person in cost. He works for affected person possession so except the Buccaneers (3-4) end with double-digit losses, Bowles may get one other 12 months.

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