Shocking Twist: Five Coaches Face Sack After Just week 7
The NFL is known for its high-pressure environment, where both players and coaches are under constant scrutiny.
While some head coaches rise to the challenge, others struggle, especially when dealing with a poorly constructed roster or an unforgiving franchise.
The 2024 season has already seen one major coaching casualty, with Robert Saleh parting ways with the New York Jets, leaving fans wondering who will be next.
As Week 7 unfolds, several coaches find themselves under immense pressure, and it’s likely that some of them won’t survive the season.
Here’s a look at five head coaches whose recent performances have put their jobs in serious jeopardy.
1. Brian Callahan – Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans once seemed like a team on the verge of greatness, but those days feel long gone.
Brian Callahan, hired with optimism, now finds himself struggling to revive a team that’s gone flat in the AFC South.
Firing Mike Vrabel was a shock to many, and Callahan has not been able to fill his shoes.
The tension between Callahan and general manager Ran Carthon isn’t helping matters, leading to confusion and disunity within the organization.
Owner Amy Adams Strunk’s penchant for impulsive decisions, similar to her father Bud Adams, makes Callahan’s future uncertain.
While it might seem premature to part ways with him after just one season, the Titans’ rapid decline has put Callahan on the hot seat.
2. Brian Daboll – New York Giants
After leading the New York Giants to a solid start last season, head coach Brian Daboll has seen his team crumble in 2024.
At 2-5, the Giants look completely out of sorts, especially at home where they’ve lost all four games.
The team’s offensive struggles are glaring, despite their defensive efforts, which puts even more pressure on Daboll, whose reputation was built on offensive expertise.
With ownership looking increasingly disconnected from reality, it seems unlikely that Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen will get another shot, especially given their ill-fated decision to stick with quarterback Daniel Jones.
The Giants are in desperate need of a fresh start, and Daboll’s job security is hanging by a thread.
3. Jerod Mayo – New England Patriots
The New England Patriots have experienced a sharp decline in recent years, and this season is shaping up to be one of their worst yet.
Jerod Mayo, a former Patriots player and now head coach, has struggled to keep the team competitive.
Despite a promising start with a win over the Bengals, the Patriots have been outclassed in most games, including an embarrassing defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars. While Mayo has shown promise as a defensive mind, his lack of experience has been evident, and the team’s poor run defense only adds to the growing concerns. With rookie quarterback Drake Maye showing potential, the Patriots’ future may be brighter, but it’s looking increasingly likely that someone else will be leading the charge.
4. Kevin Stefanski – Cleveland Browns
Kevin Stefanski has had some success with the Cleveland Browns, including leading them to the playoffs twice in four years. However, the team’s current situation has put his future in doubt. After losing to the Bengals, the Browns are in danger of another lost season, compounded by their decision to stick with the injury-prone Deshaun Watson. With Watson sidelined due to a ruptured Achilles, Stefanski faces an uphill battle with a team that still has talent but lacks direction. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has never been known for patience, and despite Stefanski’s credentials, he may find himself out of a job if the Browns continue to struggle.
5. Dennis Allen – New Orleans Saints
Dennis Allen’s tenure with the New Orleans Saints has been filled with disappointment, and after a humiliating loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 7, his days might be numbered. The Saints got off to a 2-0 start, but those victories now seem like a distant memory. Injuries to quarterback Derek Carr have exposed the team’s deeper problems, and Allen’s inability to turn things around has made it clear that a change is needed. The Saints’ ownership is likely weighing their options, and while Allen may be given more time to right the ship, it seems inevitable that the franchise will look for new leadership soon.
As the season progresses, the pressure on these head coaches will only intensify. Some may survive until the end of the season, but it’s clear that a number of NFL teams will be looking for fresh faces to lead th
em into the 2025 season.
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