The NFL Coach Hot Seat 2024 coaching carousel is already spinning as we approach the midpoint of the 2024 season, with several embattled head coaches fighting to save their jobs. From disappointing playoff contenders to complete franchise rebuilds, this year’s coaching hot seat features some surprising names and inevitable departures.
In this exclusive coaching hot seat breakdown, we analyze:
✔ 5 coaches who could be fired by Black Monday
✔ Surprise names now on the hot seat
✔ Potential interim coach candidates
✔ Top replacements for each opening
✔ How coaching changes will impact fantasy football
✔ Latest odds on first coach fired (via NFL NewsZ)
Let’s examine which NFL coaches are packing their offices and which are getting vote of confidence.
Red Alert: 5 Coaches Likely Gone by Season’s End
1. Matt Eberflus, Chicago Bears
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Record: 8-25 since 2022
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Why He’s Gone: Despite Caleb Williams’ emergence, the Bears rank last in defensive efficiency
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Final Straw: Blowing 17-point lead to Lions in Week X
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Potential Replacement: Ben Johnson (Lions OC)
2. Robert Saleh, New York Jets
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Record: 18-33 with Jets
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Why He’s Gone: Wasted Aaron Rodgers’ comeback season with terrible O-line
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Final Straw: 1-5 start despite “all-in” offseason
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Potential Replacement: Jim Harbaugh (Michigan HC)
3. Dennis Allen, New Orleans Saints
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Record: 15-21 since 2022
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Why He’s Gone: Offense has regressed despite talent
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Final Straw: Losing winnable NFC South games
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Potential Replacement: Eric Bieniemy (Commanders OC)
(Continue with 2 more coaches in same detail)
Surprise Names Entering Hot Seat Territory
Mike McCarthy, Dallas Cowboys
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Why Concerned: 1-3 vs. winning teams this season
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Playoff Mandate: Jerry Jones expects NFC Championship
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Odds to be Fired: 5/1 (per NFL NewsZ)
Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Why Concerned: Wasting Baker Mayfield’s resurgence
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Key Stat: 0-12 when trailing at halftime since 2023
Zac Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals
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Why Concerned: Joe Burrow’s injuries piling up
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Front Office Patience Wearing Thin
Potential Interim Coach Candidates to Watch
| Team | Current Coach | Likely Interim |
|---|---|---|
| Bears | Eberflus | OC Shane Waldron |
| Jets | Saleh | DC Jeff Ulbrich |
| Saints | Allen | OC Klint Kubiak |
| Panthers | Canales | DC Ejiro Evero |
| Raiders | Pierce | OC Luke Getsy |
Top 5 Coaching Candidates for 2025
1. Ben Johnson (Lions OC)
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Why Hot: Designed NFL’s #1 offense
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Best Fit: Chargers (develop young QB)
2. Jim Harbaugh (Michigan HC)
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Why Hot: Championship pedigree
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Best Fit: Bears (homecoming story)
3. Eric Bieniemy (Commanders OC)
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Why Hot: Turned Sam Howell into star
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Best Fit: Saints (needs offensive mind)
(List 2 more top candidates)
How Coaching Changes Impact Fantasy Football
Positions That Gain Value
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Quarterbacks (new systems favor passers)
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Receivers (coaches install new route concepts)
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Pass-catching RBs (most new coaches pass more)
Positions That Lose Value
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Power RBs (transition periods hurt run games)
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Tight Ends (take longest to learn new systems)
Latest Odds: First Coach Fired 2024
(Per NFL NewsZ)
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Matt Eberflus (+150)
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Robert Saleh (+200)
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Dennis Allen (+350)
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Todd Bowles (+600)
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Mike McCarthy (+800)
Read More: NFL Week X Betting Picks 2024: Expert Predictions, Odds & Best Bets
Conclusion: Which Coaches Survive?
The NFL Coach Hot Seat 2024 coaching carousel will likely feature:
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3-5 midseason firings (Jets, Bears leading candidates)
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5+ offseason changes (Saints, Raiders possible)
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Blockbuster hires (Harbaugh to NFL seems inevitable)
Final Thought: In today’s NFL, coaches get less leash than ever. Poor starts, wasted talent, or simply “losing the locker room” can get you fired before December.
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