Top 10 2021 NFL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat: Which Head Coaches Are Getting the Pink Slip for 2021? Who is on the Top of the List for 2021?
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Top 10 2021 NFL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat
Now that the 2020 NFL Season is in the books, now is the time to start speculating in terms of which head coaches are currently on the hot seat for next season. 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 head coach’s situation during the 2021 season. First, let’s reveal which NFL head coaches appeared to be safe from the hot seat:
Kevin Stefanski (Browns)
- First Playoff Appearance Since 2002
- 1st Postseason Game Victory Since 1994
Brian Flores (Dolphins)
- First Winning Season Since 2016
- 1st Time Winning 10 Games in a Season Since 2016 (10-6)
Bruce Arians (Buccaneers)
- 1st Playoff Game Victory Since 2002 Season
- Won the Super Bowl vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Now, let’s talk about the 2021 NFL head coaches who could be let go by their respective teams. The rankings from 10-6 are the head coaches that have a warm seat for 2021. Meanwhile, the rankings from 6-1 describe the head coaches that have the hottest seat going into the 2021 campaign. Without further adieu, let’s reveal the hot seat NFL head coaches for the 2021 season.
Top 10 2021 NFL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat
2021 NFL Head Coaches on the Warm Seat (10-6)
10. Pete Carroll (Seahawks)
- Seattle’s Head Coach Since 2010
- Finished 2020 with a 12-4 Record
- QB Russell Wilson Expressed Displeasure with Team During Off-Season
- Has Not Played in the NFC Championship Game nor Super Bowl Since 2014
9. Kliff Kingsbury (Cardinals)
- Arizona’s Head Coach Since 2019
- Finished 2020 with an 8-8 Record
- Has Not Been to the Playoffs Since 2015 Season (Lost NFC Championship Game to Carolina)
8. Kyle Shanahan (49ers)
- San Francisco’s Head Coach Since 2017
- Finished 2020 with a 6-10 Record
- Has Not Been to the Playoffs Since 2019 Season (Lost Super Bowl to Kansas City)
7. Joe Judge (Giants)
- New York’s Head Coach Since 2020
- Finished 2020 with a 6-10 Record
- Drafted QB Joe Burrow from LSU in 2020 NFL Player Draft
- No Playoff Appearances Since 2016 Season
- Has Not Won a Playoff Game Since 2011 Season (Won Super Bowl)
6. Mike McCarthy (Cowboys)
- Dallas’ Head Coach Since 2020
- Finished 2020 with a 6-10 Record
- Has Not Been to the Playoffs Since 2018
- Only 3 Postseason Wins Since 2000
2021 NFL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat (5-1)
5. Matt Nagy (Bears)
- Chicago’s Head Coach Since 2018
- Finished 2020 with an 8-8 Record
- Only Two Playoff Appearances Since 2018
- Team Has Not Won a Postseason Game Since 2010
4. Mike Zimmer (Vikings)
- Minnesota’s Head Coach Since 2014
- Finished 2020 with a 7-9 Record
- 2-3 Postseason Record During Zimmer’s Tenure
- No Playoff Appearances Since 2019 Season
3. Jon Gruden (Raiders)
- Las Vegas’ Head Coach Since 2018
- Finished 2020 with an 8-8 Record
- Team Relocated to Las Vegas from Oakland Prior to 2020 Season
- Has Not Been to the Playoffs Since 2016 Season
- No Winning Record Since 2016 Season (12-4)
- Has Not Won a Playoff Game Since 2002 (Lost Super Bowl to Tampa)
2. Zac Taylor (Bengals)
- Cincinnati’s Head Coach Since 2019
- Finished 2020 with a 4-11 Record
- Drafted QB Joe Burrow from LSU in 2020 NFL Player Draft
- No Playoff Appearances Since 2015 Season
- Has Not Won a Playoff Game Since 1990 Season
1. Vic Fangio (Broncos)
- Denver’s Head Coach Since 2019
- Finished 2020 with a 5-11 Record
- Has Not Been to the Playoffs Since 2015 Season (Won Super Bowl vs. Carolina)
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