Which 2022 NFL GMs are Getting the Pink Slip for the Upcoming Season? Top 10 2022 NFL GMs on the Hot Seat!
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Top 10 2022 NFL GMs on the Hot Seat
Now that the 2022 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 new season. First, let’s reveal which 2022 NFL GMs appeared to be safe from the hot seat:
Les Snead (Rams)
- Los Angeles’ GM Since 2012
- Won Super Bowl in 2021 vs. Bengals
- Traded QB Jared Goff to Lions for QB Matthew Stafford
Brian GuteKunst (Packers)
- Green Bay’s GM Since 2018
- Best Record in the NFL with 13-4
- Three Straight Playoff Appearances
Chris Ballard (Colts)
- Indianapolis’ GM Since 2017
- Acquired QB Matt Ryan from Falcons in the Off-Season
- 9 or More Wins in s Season in Back-to-Back Years
Eric DeCosta (Ravens)
- Baltimore’s GM Since 2019
- Despite Missing Playoffs in 2021, Ravens Could Bounce Back
- Ravens Have Star QB in Lamar Jackson
- Also, Baltimore Has Made the Postseason tin 3 of Last 4 Seasons
Now, let’s talk about the 2022 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 2022. Meanwhile, the rankings from 6-1 describe the GMs that have the hottest seat going into the 2022 campaign. Without further adieu, let’s reveal the hot seat NFL general managers for the 2022 season.
Top 10 NFL GMs on the Hot Seat for 2022
2022 NFL General Managers on the Warm Seat (10-6)
- Mickey Loomis (Saints)
- New Orleans’ GM Since 2002
- Finished 2021 with a 9-8 Record
- Has Not Won the Super Bowl Since 2009
- Missed the Playoffs for the 1st Time Since 2016
- QB Drew Brees Retired in 2021
- Howie Roseman (Eagles)
- Philadelphia’s GM Since 2019
- Finished 2021 with a 9-8 Record
- Has Not Won a Playoff Game Since 2018
- Lost in 2021 Wild Card Round vs. Buccaneers
- Scott Fitterer (Panthers)
- Carolina’s GM Since 2021
- Finished 2021 with a 5-12 Record
- Has Not Been to the Playoffs Since 2017 Season
- Looking for 1st Postseason Game Victory Since 2015 NFC Championship
- Acquired QB Baker Mayfield from Browns in the Off-Season
- Tom Telesco (Chargers)
- Los Angeles’ GM Since 2013
- Finished 2021 with a 9-8 Record
- Drafted QB Justin Herbert from Oregon (6th Overall) in 2020 Draft
- Missed the Playoffs for the 4th Time Since Relocating from San Diego in 2017
- No Postseason Appearances Since 2018 Season
- Steve Keim (Cardinals)
- Arizona’s GM Since 2013
- Finished 2021 with an 11-6 Record
- Has Not Won a Postseason Contest Since 2015 Season
- Lost in 2021 Wild Card Round vs. Rams
- 4 Head Coaching Changes Since Keim Became Cardinals GM
2022 NFL General Managers on the Hot Seat (5-1)
- Chris Grier (Dolphins)
- Miami’s GM Since 2016
- Finished 2021 with a 9-8 Record
- Has Not Reached the Playoffs Since 2016 Campaign
- No Postseason Victory Since 2000
- Joe Douglas (Jets)
- New York’s GM Since 2019
- Finished 2021 with an 4-13 Record
- Hired Robert Saleh as Head Coach in 2021
- Drafted QB Zach Wilson (BYU) as #2 Overall Pick in 2021 Draft
- Has Not Won a Playoff Game Since 2010 Season
- Jets Have the Longest Active Postseason Drought in the NFL
- Trent Baalke (Jaguars)
- Jacksonville’s GM Since 2020
- Finished 2021 with a 3-14 Record
- Hired Urban Meyer as Head Coach, Then Fired Him Due to Scandals
- Drafted QB Trevor Lawrence (Clemson) as #1 Overall Pick in the 2021 Draft
- No Postseason Appearances Since 2018 Season
- John Schneider (Seahawks)
- Seattle’s GM Since 2019
- Finished 2021 with an 7-10 Record
- Traded QB Russell Wilson to Broncos in the Off-Season
- Missed the Postseason for the First Time Since 2017
- Has Not Won a Playoff Game Since 2019 Season
- Andrew Berry (Browns)
- Cleveland’s GM Since 2020
- Finished 2021 with a 8-9 Record
- Traded QB Baker Mayfield to Panthers in the Off-season
- Acquired QB Deshaun Watson from Texas in the Off-Season
- However, Watson was Suspended for 11 Games in 2022 Due to Scandal
- Browns Disappointed in 2021 the Previous Season After Making 1st Playoff Appearance Since 2002
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