2022 Head Coach Hot Seats

[Cntrygal]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone get fired this early in the season!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Panthers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Panthers</a> have fired Matt Rhule.</p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1579489196615819264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


Assistant Coach Steve Wilks named interim head coach.

[Night Train]

Rhule should return to the college ranks, where he succeeds. He'll sure get offers.

[Cntrygal]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone get fired this early in the season!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Panthers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Panthers</a> have fired Matt Rhule.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1579489196615819264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


Assistant Coach Steve Wilks named interim head coach.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My understanding of the contract of former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Panthers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Panthers</a> coach Matt Rhule: Carolina is on the hook for this season, but the salaries for the ensuing seasons are offset by what his future college job pays him. Rhule gets all $40M, but Panthers likely only pay this year of it.</p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1579502687137460224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Albany,n.y.]

George Allen got fired after 2 preseason games in 1978 by the LA Rams.
John Rauch quit the Bills in July 1971, right around the time camp opened.

Those are the earliest coaching changes I remember.

[YardRat]

I would add Frank Reich to the watch list.

Also, despite being in their first years, Hackett, Allen and McDaniel might be shown the door sooner rather than later considering all three teams are performing way below expectations.

[Albany,n.y.]

I would add Frank Reich to the watch list.

Also, despite being in their first years, Hackett, Allen and McDaniel might be shown the door sooner rather than later considering all three teams are performing way below expectations.

I never saw the expectations that people had in NO, so I'd give Allen a pass. Some of the people who picked NO to be good were overlooking the mediocrity of their QBs. Drew Brees isn't there anymore.

[Mace]

Regarding Rhule and Brady :



“A week or two before the Panthers’ Week 14 bye week in 2021, Rhule told players he was headed out of town during the week off and encouraged them to get away, too. After a 23-point loss at Miami on Nov. 28 dropped the Panthers to 5-7, Rhule kept his travel plans, as did others in the organization. Meanwhile, offensive coordinator Joe Brady and quarterback coach Sean Ryan spent part of the bye week at the stadium watching tape and meeting with [Cam] Newton, who had re-signed three weeks earlier and was trying to get up to speed with the offense.”



https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/14/report-matt-rhules-firing-of-joe-brady-didnt-sit-well-with-panthers-players/

Have also read Rhule wanted Brady to rush more, and Brady resisted. They did not rush more after firing Brady anyway.

[Night Train]

https://fansided.com/2022/10/07/broncos-fans-fire-nathaniel-hackett-memes-tweets/

[Woodman]

I would add Frank Reich to the watch list.

Also, despite being in their first years, Hackett, Allen and McDaniel might be shown the door sooner rather than later considering all three teams are performing way below expectations.

Hackett has got to be the one on the hottest seat of all right now.

[Cntrygal]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone get fired this early in the season!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Panthers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Panthers</a> have fired Matt Rhule.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1579489196615819264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


Assistant Coach Steve Wilks named interim head coach.

The Panthers are on a roll

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">More coaching changes for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Panthers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Panthers</a>: They fired cornerbacks coach Evan Cooper and defensive line coach Paul Pasqualoni.</p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1589598707485675521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Cntrygal]

RUMOR

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Frank Reich is out as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, sources tell ESPN. <a href="https://t.co/8Rat1EvNBk">pic.twitter.com/8Rat1EvNBk</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1589656790265778176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[TacklingDummy]

RUMOR

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Frank Reich is out as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, sources tell ESPN. <a href="https://t.co/8Rat1EvNBk">pic.twitter.com/8Rat1EvNBk</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1589656790265778176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
2 weeks ago I said I wondered when Reich was going to get fired. Not surprised.

[Cntrygal]

2 weeks ago I said I wondered when Reich was going to get fired. Not surprised.

It's official!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We have parted ways with head coach Frank Reich. <a href="https://t.co/Fam6rNYfKM">pic.twitter.com/Fam6rNYfKM</a></p>&mdash; Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) <a href="https://twitter.com/JimIrsay/status/1589658664516087808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Night Train]

Colts have bottomed out. Going after other teams QB's (Rivers,Wentz,Ryan) post Luck hasn't worked at all. They need a new voice and direction.

[Cntrygal]

Colts have bottomed out. Going after other teams QB's (Rivers,Wentz,Ryan) post Luck hasn't worked at all. They need a new voice and direction.

I guess the new voice is someone with NO coaching experience…. Well maybe some HS experience…..

[Woodman]

It's official!

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Well it had to be expected I guess ..... it's win now or else.

Best of luck to Frank!!!!!!
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[Woodman]

Colts name Jeff Saturday interim head coach


https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/11/07/colts-name-jeff-saturday-interim-head-coach/

The Colts, after an erroneous report from the Indianapolis Star that defensive assistant John Fox would become the interim coach, have hired Jeff Saturday to take over the team.

[Mace]

Colts have bottomed out. Going after other teams QB's (Rivers,Wentz,Ryan) post Luck hasn't worked at all. They need a new voice and direction.

Still don't understand why they didn't make an effort for Reich to develop someone. I mean Luck retired in 2018. Irsay's impatience for immediate gratification, sure, but you'd think they still would have been developing someone behind the vet band aids.

[YardRat]

He's a good dude, should land on his feet in Jacksonville or Philadelphia sooner rather than later.

[Mace]

Some are starting to think Kliff Kingsbury is a dead man walking. Few more games until their bye.

[Woodman]

Maybe the Panthers would be right for Reich.

[YardRat]

He has history with Carolina, but not this owner.

[Mace]

I guess the new voice is someone with NO coaching experience…. Well maybe some HS experience…..

It's kind of comical. Then they boost the 30 year old Parks Frazier to their OC. Frazier has never made a game plan or called a play. It will become downright priceless though if they beat Josh McDaniels.

[Woodman]

I'm placing Jeff Saturday on the hot seat .... never trust Jim Irsay.

[Night Train]

I'm placing Jeff Saturday on the hot seat .... never trust Jim Irsay.


Denver is jealous.

[swiper]

Pick the date tha we get to read this headline:

Josh McDaniels on his way back to the Patriots after being released by the Raiders?

Won't be this week though... the Raiders play versus Saturday on Sunday.

[Woodman]

Denver is jealous.

John or Bob?

[Cntrygal]

I'm placing Jeff Saturday on the hot seat .... never trust Jim Irsay.

I think McDaniels would be on the hot seat after getting beat by Saturday.

[Woodman]

I think McDaniels would be on the hot seat after getting beat by Saturday.

Sean Payton may be on his way :idunno:

[Cntrygal]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Officially officially. <a href="https://t.co/Mf5KdUOCyC">https://t.co/Mf5KdUOCyC</a></p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1607432456654790658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mace]

I think McDaniels would be on the hot seat after getting beat by Saturday.

He should be, but Davis will stick with him another season at least, because Davis won't want to admit he was that wrong.

Still wondering about Arizona's Kingsbury.

[Woodman]

Broncos fire HC Hackett


C'mon Broncos win the 1st one for the new guy!

Senior assistant Jerry Rosburg will serve as the Broncos' interim coach for the remaining two games of the season, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero and NFL Network's James Palmer reported Monday, per sources.


Well at least he (Hackett) is finally off the seat .... what took so long Denver????

[Cntrygal]

It sounds like the Texans are going to "evaluate Lovie Smith's future" at the end of the season.

[kscdogbillsfan1221]

It sounds like the Texans are going to "evaluate Lovie Smith's future" at the end of the season.
What a dumpster fire organization

[Woodman]

What a dumpster fire organization

and yet it took OT for KC to beat them with a friendly assist from the refs.

[Mace]

Kan Kliff Kingsury survive the kaos of kollapse, karing for his Kardinals ? Kan't imagine.

[Night Train]

Will McDaniels survive year 1 ? Could Vrabel be done in Tenny ?

[Mace]

Will McDaniels survive year 1 ? Could Vrabel be done in Tenny ?

I think both survive. Vrabel had a lot of injuries, and Davis won't throw it in so easy on the hapless McDaniels before he goes back to the Pats in 2024. Vrabel honestly has the chops, with a meat and potatoes team living on Tannehill. If he has a better QB or fallback, they'd probably be in the playoffs. You don't want to like the Titans, but they're meant to grind and wear you down, and when healthy, they do.

McDaniels on the other hand, just has no comprehension of the game unless someone obvious tells him what to do, and even then it's situational.

[Woodman]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/08/texans-fire-lovie-smith-after-one-year/

Texans fire Lovie Smith, after one year


The former Bears and Buccaneers (and Illinois) coach got the job under bizarre circumstances last year. A member of the coaching staff under former coach David Culley, Smith wasn’t one of the three finalists for the job, and then he suddenly got the job.
It will be interesting to see how the Texans explain the decision. It’s not as if Smith had a loaded deck of players in 2023.
In his final game, Smith scored a late win over the Colts. The victory cost the Texans the first overall pick in the 2023 draft.
Smith, 64 led the Bears to Super Bowl XLI in 2006. He coached Chicago from 2004 through 2012, and the Bucs in 2014 and 2015.

[Cntrygal]

I just caught a part of GMFB where they say that McVay was going to take a little time away? I missed what's going on there.

[YardRat]

I didn't see the McVay thing yet but I would guess he's probably just taking a longer vaca than usual. He already said the media 'offers' were flattering but he's going to coach.

Also, Harbaugh will interview with Denver.

[YardRat]

Kingsbury is out of Arizona.

[Albany,n.y.]

Kingsbury is out of Arizona.

Reminds me of the Jauron extension & firing.

[cookie G]

Kan Kliff Kingsury survive the kaos of kollapse, karing for his Kardinals ? Kan't imagine.

Knope. And Keim krept away.

His 2nd half of the season record, going back to his Texas Tech days, is abysmal. The season didn't start great this year, but even before Murray was hurt, they were 1-5 in their last 6 games.

[Mace]

It sounds like the Texans are going to "evaluate Lovie Smith's future" at the end of the season.

Evaluated and booted. They fired Lovie !

[kscdogbillsfan1221]

Evaluated and booted. They fired Lovie !

That disaster is far from his fault

no one with any options should ever take that job … or Denver for that matter

[YardRat]

That disaster is far from his fault

no one with any options should ever take that job … or Denver for that matter

I dunno.

Work for one year and get full bank for four-to-five.

Sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

[Mace]

That disaster is far from his fault

no one with any options should ever take that job … or Denver for that matter

I read DeMico Ryans declined an interview with the Texans.

[Mace]

I dunno.

Work for one year and get full bank for four-to-five.

Sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

It's a comfort in the end, but I can't imagine Culley or Lovie saw it as anything less than a chance at something they weren't intended to get a chance at, on purpose. Just seems real low and intentional.

[YardRat]

It's a comfort in the end, but I can't imagine Culley or Lovie saw it as anything less than a chance at something they weren't intended to get a chance at, on purpose. Just seems real low and intentional.

They really need to get rid of Caserio. Outside of extremely unusual circumastances, no GM should get a shot at hiring 3 head coaches in 3 seasons.

[Mace]

They really need to get rid of Caserio. Outside of extremely unusual circumastances, no GM should get a shot at hiring 3 head coaches in 3 seasons.
It all starts with Cal McNair though. Houston fans call him "Tommy Boy". Caserio at least finally managed to get rid of Easterby.

It's hard to think they didn't do this on purpose. Both Culley and Lovie were both hired out of nowhere at the last minute, without the least interest from other teams. Smith was Culley's bad DC and married to the dated Tampa-2. Culley actually won .5 more games.

Doesn't make any sense, but then again it's the Texans, and they wanted to hire Josh McCown as their HC when Flores was the logical hire last season.

Hard to see even any vague attempt at being competitive the past two seasons.

[Night Train]

Cal McNair and Mark Davis are owners kids who never should have advanced out of the mail room. Same with Bidwell.

[Albany,n.y.]

I read DeMico Ryans declined an interview with the Texans.

I heard he's really smart. Obviously too smart to want to coach a dumpster fire.

[Mace]

Reports that McVay has told the Rams he's coming back in 2023.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35440229/sean-mcvay-tells-rams-staying-coach-sources-say

[Mace]

Reading lately (rumors), Ryans has actually become the favorite for the Texans and they might pursue Edmunds. Payton still in play for the Cardinals, Denver regrouping to look at young assistants from the Eagles, Giants and Philly.

[Novacane]

Payton should want nothing to do with the Cardinals job. You're not going to win with Kyler Murry.

[Mace]

Payton should want nothing to do with the Cardinals job. You're not going to win with Kyler Murry.

I don't think they realize that yet. I mean hey, they're football experts not like us clueless people without insight.

[Woodman]

I don't think they realize that yet. I mean hey, they're football experts not like us clueless people without insight.

They are the smart ones :roflmao: