Top 10 2022 NFL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat: Who is Getting the Pink Slip for 2022? Who is on the Top of the List for 2022?
Hello Everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be going over the Top 10 2022 NFL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat! In fact, we will be going over who could be safe from possible termination in 2022. Without further adieu, let’s begin!
Top 10 2022 NFL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat
Now that the 2021 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 2022 season. First, let’s reveal which NFL head coaches appeared to be safe from the hot seat:
Zac Taylor (Bengals)
- First Playoff Appearance Since 2015
- 1st Postseason Game Victory Since 1990
- Reached the Super Bowl for the First Time Since 1988
Bill Belichik (Patriots)
- Made the Playoffs for the 1st Time Since 2019
- Won 10 Games During the 2021 Season
- 1st Postseason Appearance in the Post-Tom Brady Era
Mike Tomlin (Steelers)
- Reached the Playoffs in QB Ben Roethlisberger’s Final Year
- Reached the Postseason in Consecutive Seasons for the 1st Time Since 2014-2017
Now, let’s talk about the 2022 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 2022 campaign. Without further adieu, let’s reveal the hot seat NFL head coaches for the 2022 season.
Top 10 2022 NFL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat
2022 NFL Head Coaches on the Warm Seat (10-6)
10. Nick Sirianni (Eagles)
- Philadelphia’s Head Coach Since 2021
- Finished 2021 with a 9-8 Record
- No Postseason Contest Victory Since 2018
- Has Not Won an NFL Championship Since 2017
9. Brandon Staley (Chargers)
- Los Angeles’ Head Coach Since 2021
- Finished 2021 with an 9-8 Record
- Has Only Reached the Postseason Once Since Relocating from San Diego in 2017
- Looking for First Super Bowl Appearance Since 1994
- Seeking 1st AFC Championship Game Appearance Since 2007
8. Frank Reich (Colts)
- Indianapolis’ Head Coach Since 2018
- Finished 2021 with a 9-8 Record
- Has Not Won a Playoff Game Since 2018
- Looking to Win Their 1st Super Bowl Since 2006
- Has Not Been to the AFC Championship game Since 2014
7. Kevin Stefanski (Browns)
- Cleveland’s Head Coach Since 2020
- Finished 2021 with a 8-9 Record
- Acquired QB Deshaun Watson from Texans During the Off-Season
- Has Only Won a Postseason Contest Once Since 2020
- Looking for 1st AFC Championship Game Appearance Since 1989
6. Arthur Smith (Falcons)
- Atlanta’s Head Coach Since 2021
- Finished 2021 with a 7-10 Record
- Traded QB Matt Ryan to Colts in the Off-Season
- No Postseason Appearances Since 2017
- Has Not Been to the Super Bowl Since 2016
2022 NFL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat (5-1)
5. Ron Rivera (Commanders)
- Washington’s Head Coach Since 2020
- Finished 2021 with an 7-10 Record
- Only One Playoff Appearance Since Name Change in 2020
- Team Has Not Won a Postseason Game Since 2005
- Looking to Win First Super Bowl Since 1991
4. Dan Campbell (Lions)
- Detroit’s Head Coach Since 2021
- Finished 2021 with a 3-13-1 Record
- No Playoff Appearances Since 2016 Season
- Has Not Won a Postseason Contest Since 1991
- Seeking 1st NFL Championship Since 1957
3. Matt Rhule (Panthers)
- Carolina’s Head Coach Since 2020
- Finished 2021 with an 5-12 Record
- Acquired QB Baker Mayfield from Browns in the Off-Season
- Has Not Been to the Playoffs Since 2017 Season
- No Playoff Game Victory Since 2015 (Lost Super Bowl to Broncos)
2. Robert Saleh (Jets)
- New York’s Head Coach Since 2021
- Finished 2021 with a 4-13 Record
- Drafted QB Zach Wilson from BYU in 2021 NFL Player Draft
- No Winning Season Since 2015 (10-6)
- Currently has the NFL’s Active Playoff Drought & Last Played in 2010
- Looking for First Super Bowl Title Since 1969
1. Pete Carroll (Seahawks)
- Seattle’s Head Coach Since 2010
- Finished 2021 with a 7-10 Record
- QB Russell Wilson was Traded to Broncos During Off-Season
- Has Not Made it Past the Divisional Round Since 2014
- Looking to Win 1st NFL Championship Since 2013
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