Top 10 NFL General Managers on the Hot Seat for 2021 Season: Which GMs Are Getting the Pink Slip? Who is on the Hottest Seat for 2021?
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Top 10 2021 NFL GMs on the Hot Seat
Now that the 2021 NFL Season is coming soon, now is the time to start speculating in terms of which GMs are currently on the hot seat. Even though the opening kick-off for the regular season is a couple months from now, it’s never too early to evaluate each NFL General Manager’s situation during the 2021 season. First, let’s reveal which NFL GMs appeared to be safe from the hot seat:
Trent Baalke (Jaguars)
- Jacksonville’s GM Since 2021
- Hired Urban Meyer as Head Coach
- Drafted QB Trevor Lawrence (Clemson) as #1 Overall Pick in the 2021 Draft
Andrew Berry (Browns)
- Cleveland’s GM Since 2020
- 1st Playoff Appearance Since 2002
- First Postseason game Victory Since 1994
Joe Douglas (Jets)
- New York’s GM Since 2019
- Hired Robert Saleh as Head Coach
- Drafted QB Zach Wilson (BYU) as #2 Overall Pick in 2021 Draft
Chris Grier (Dolphins)
- Miami’s GM Since 2016
- Won 10 Games During 2020 Season
- 1st Winning Season Since 2016 (10-6)
Now, let’s talk about the 2021 NFL general managers who could be let go by their respective teams. The rankings from 10-6 are the GMs that have a warm seat for 2021. Meanwhile, the rankings from 6-1 describe the GMs that have the hottest seat going into the 2021 campaign. Without further adieu, let’s reveal the hot seat NFL general managers for the 2021 season.
Top 10 NFL GMs on the Hot Seat for 2021
2021 NFL General Managers on the Warm Seat (10-6)
10. Brian Gutekunst (Packers)
- Green Bay’s GM Since 2018
- Finished 2020 with a 13-3 Record
- Has Not Won the Super Bowl Since 2010
- QB Aaron Rodgers Reportedly Wants Gutekunst Out as GM
9. John Lynch (49ers)
- San Francisco’s GM Since 2017
- Finished 2020 with a 6-10 Record
- Fell Short of Expectations after Reaching the Super Bowl a Year Prior
- Before Super Bowl in 2019, 49ers Last Made the Playoffs in 2013
8. Steve Keim (Cardinals)
- Arizona’s GM Since 2013
- Finished 2020 with an 8-8 Record
- Has Not Been to the Playoffs Since 2015 Season
- 4 Head Coaching Changes Since Keim Became Cardinals GM
7. Rick Spielman (Vikings)
- Minnesota’s GM Since 2012
- Finished 2020 with a 7-9 Record
- No Playoff Appearances Since 2019 Season
- 2-4 Postseason Record with Spielman as Vikings GM
6. Howie Roseman (Eagles)
- Philadelphia’s GM Since 2019
- Finished 2020 with a 4-11-1 Record
- Hired Nick Sirianni as Head Coach
- No Playoff Victories Since 2018 Season
2021 NFL General Managers on the Hot Seat (5-1)
5. Kevin Colbert (Steelers)
- Pittsburgh’s GM Since 2000
- Finished 2020 with a 12-4 Record
- Has Not Won a Playoff Game Since the 2016 Seasons
- Steelers are 3-6 in the Postseason Since 2011
4. Ryan Pace (Bears)
- Chicago’s GM Since 2015
- Finished 2020 with an 8-8 Record
- Drafted QB Justin Fields from Ohio State (11th Overall) in 2021 NFL Player Draft
- 0-2 Postseason Record with Matt Nagy as Head Coach
- Has Not Won a Playoff Game Since 2010 Season
3. Dave Gettleman (Giants)
- New York’s GM Since 2018
- Finished 2020 with a 6-10 Record
- Has Not Been to the Playoffs Since 2016 Season
- Has Not Won a Postseason Game Since 2011 Season (Won Super Bowl)
2. Mike Mayock (Raiders)
- Las Vegas’ GM Since 2019
- Finished 2020 with an 8-8 Record
- No Postseason Appearances Since 2016
- Has Not Won a Playoff Game Since 2002 Season
1. Tom Telesco (Chargers)
- Los Angeles’ GM Since 2013
- Finished 2020 with a 7-9 Record
- Drafted QB Justin Herbert from Oregon (6th Overall) in 2020 Draft
- Missed the Playoffs for the 3rd Time Since Relocating from San Diego in 2017
- No Postseason Appearances Since 2018 Season
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