The 2026 Head Coach Hot Seat

[88Commanders00]

2026 possible hot seat coaches:


Commanders- in a critical 3rd year, Dan’s on the hot seat. What is Josh’s tipping point? Missing playoffs? 7-10/8-9? Surely, 6-11 or worse and Dan is
done. We need to see improvements despite our o-line/cb problems.

Eagles- Despite 2 Super Bowl appearances and one win, strange vibe in Philly. If Eagles don’t meet expectations, Sirianni could be gone.

Bucs- No playoffs and Bowles is gone.

Bengals- Even cheap Mike Brown might have had enough, if Bengals miss playoffs.

Jets- Glenn almost got fired after one year. Doubtful he improves enough to stay in 27.

Packers- Lafluer has underperformed; would they move on from him, if they underperform again.

I don’t think there will be that many openings but if we have one, there won’t be much competition. Plus, there’s 2 former coaches; McDermott and Tomlin, who might want back in.

[calia]

I am not sure how much I would blame LaFleur in Green Bay. I think their GM has not been particularly effective, and talent has drained out of that team in recent years (particularly on defense).

To this list I would add Schottenheimer in Dallas. If they miss the playoffs again after all the changes on D and all the hype around them this spring and summer, I could see Jerry pulling the trigger. It isn't as though Jerry has that many chances left to see a deep playoff run, Dak isn't getting younger, and I could see Jerry being impulsive. I suspect it won't happen, but if it did, I wouldn't be shocked. Would love to see that implosion.

[88Commanders00]

Originally Posted by calia

I am not sure how much I would blame LaFleur in Green Bay. I think their GM has not been particularly effective, and talent has drained out of that team in recent years (particularly on defense).

To this list I would add Schottenheimer in Dallas. If they miss the playoffs again after all the changes on D and all the hype around them this spring and summer, I could see Jerry pulling the trigger. It isn't as though Jerry has that many chances left to see a deep playoff run, Dak isn't getting younger, and I could see Jerry being impulsive. I suspect it won't happen, but if it did, I wouldn't be shocked. Would love to see that implosion.

I have this feeling Dallas breaks the championship game drought, like we did ; only to get crushed in that game by the Rams.

[BaltimoreSkins]

Have to think LaFleur is gone after this year if things continue on this trajectory

[88Commanders00]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

Have to think LaFleur is gone after this year if things continue on this trajectory

He, Bowles and Quinn are still best bets to be fired in season.

[88Commanders00]

It wouldn’t shock me if Bowles is fired tonight or tomorrow; if Bucs lose tonight.

[WCommandersfan99]

Harbaugh is 0-5 and has to be at least in the conversation along with McDaniel as oc. Robert Saleh is 0-5 at Tennessee. Jeff Hafley is 0-5 at Miami. These are the primary names that stick out to me currently.

[88Commanders00]

How attractive would this job even be next year?

Here’s the potential competition:

Philly
Dallas
Green Bay
Tampa Bay
Indianapolis
New York J

Possible San Diego, Tennessee and Houston join the club too.

I think we will be near the bottom of potential openings.

[NC_Skins]

Whether now or at the end of the season, Quinn has to go. Yesterday changed my tune with the sheer incompetence of the OC/DC and HC all at once. Defense blew a 2 score lead with 7 minutes left in the 4th. Offense didn't counter the zero blitz until the very end. HC bungled time clock management.

Horrendous and it's ALL on coaching.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

Harbaugh is 0-5 and has to be at least in the conversation along with McDaniel as oc. Robert Saleh is 0-5 at Tennessee. Jeff Hafley is 0-5 at Miami. These are the primary names that stick out to me currently.

They'll make McDaniels the scapegoat in SD and he should be TBH. Herbert isn't good in McDaniel's offense.

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by 88Commanders00

How attractive would this job even be next year?

Here’s the potential competition:

Philly
Dallas
Green Bay
Tampa Bay
Indianapolis
New York J

Possible San Diego, Tennessee and Houston join the club too.

I think we will be near the bottom of potential openings.

JD5 makes our situation so much more desirable than any of those destinations.

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

JD5 makes our situation so much more desirable than any of those destinations.

JD5 would be an appealing qb to start a job with. Highly talented and unique skillset. Everyone needs to keep in mind Snyder is history (sounds great I know), and Harris is in charge now. Far more desirable owner to work for. Getting a new stadium doesn't hurt either which is coming soon although I doubt this is a huge factor. This is not near as bad of a job as before.