The NFL Coaching Carousel pre-2026 edition

[MichiganCardinal]

6 minutes ago, Hongbit said:

He is one of the worst game day coaches that I’ve ever seen.  

On paper, his Green Bay teams are not very talented. Particularly at the talent/speed positions (RB, WR, CB) and the interior trenches (particularly IDL). I also don't think Jordan Love would still be a starting quarterback in the NFL on many other teams. So to the extent he gets the most out of the least, he deserves some credit for routinely making the playoffs.

That being said, I also don't think they're winning a Super Bowl with him. It's not all that dissimilar from the Ravens problem. He seems to have hit a ceiling, but it's not clear if that's a talent issue or a coaching issue, and if you fire him he instantly gets a job and probably makes you look stupid when he pulls a Mike Vrabel.

[Motown Bombers]

Atlanta is hiring a new GM too, so I don't think the coach is tied to Penix. The Miami job may be the worst one. You have an albatross in Tua, a bad cap situation, Hill is probably done, and not a whole lot left. That is a complete gut job. It could've reminds me of the Lions circa 2021 but they don't have an asset like Stafford to trade. 

[MichiganCardinal]

2 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said:

Atlanta is hiring a new GM too, so I don't think the coach is tied to Penix. The Miami job may be the worst one. You have an albatross in Tua, a bad cap situation, Hill is probably done, and not a whole lot left. That is a complete gut job. It could've reminds me of the Lions circa 2021 but they don't have an asset like Stafford to trade. 

Browns and Raiders are probably worse jobs on some larger scale levels. I sincerely doubt that either will seriously improve as an organization until a Martha Hamp falls into their laps.

I'd put it Ravens >>> Giants >> Cardinals > Titans > Falcons > Dolphins > Browns > Raiders

[Motown Bombers]

9 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

Browns and Raiders are probably worse jobs on some larger scale levels. I sincerely doubt that either will seriously improve as an organization until a Martha Hamp falls into their laps.

I'd put it Ravens >>> Giants >> Cardinals > Titans > Falcons > Dolphins > Browns > Raiders

Raiders do have the #1 pick and can get a QB. The Browns head coach still has to deal with Watson and the circus that is Sanders. 

[sagnam]

I’d put Falcons #2. They have a great core on offense without the injury problems and are not tied to a big QB salary. They also play in a winnable division. I have to think the Dolphins are only above the Raiders simply due to Tua. I’m personally higher on the Browns than either the Cardinals or Titans. I guess the Titans depends on if Cam is the real deal or not.

 

Also, if the Ravens magic is over on defense that job could be a trap. Lamar and Henry are reaching their shelf life on running in the NFL.

[Motown Bombers]

Lamar and Henry may be nearing the end, but the Ravens are a well run organization so I would be confident in my future with them. They stuck with Harbaugh for 18 years so they don't just fire coaches randomly. 

[sagnam]

I agree. Just thinking that if the defense is slipping and Lamar and Henry suddenly fall off a cliff, maybe this team is just riding the tail end of the Ozzie Newsome wave. Or maybe not.

[Motown Bombers]

With the Ravens off the table, I like the Giants job. 

 

[Motown Bombers]

 

 

[MichiganCardinal]

12 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said:

 

 

Now this feels Rooney Rule. Probably not a ringing sign of endorsement when your own team won't publicly guarantee your job is safe.

[Motown Bombers]

 

[Motown Bombers]

Dan Campbell is now the 7th longest tenured coach. 

[Sports_Freak]

On 1/12/2026 at 12:46 PM, MichiganCardinal said:

Browns and Raiders are probably worse jobs on some larger scale levels. I sincerely doubt that either will seriously improve as an organization until a Martha Hamp falls into their laps.

I'd put it Ravens >>> Giants >> Cardinals > Titans > Falcons > Dolphins > Browns > Raiders

9 head coaching jobs open in the NFL....where did I put my whistle? 🤣🤣🤣

[Nate7474]

7 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

9 head coaching jobs open in the NFL....where did I put my whistle? 🤣🤣🤣

Right!!!!??? I could go get fired and collect a buyout. 

[Motor City Sonics]

Mike McDaniel for OC

Mike Tomlin for DC 

[Jason_R]

Helluva run for Mike Tomlin. 

I’m sure he could get hired by his pick of half of the NFL if he waited around the next two or three years but it would not surprise me if he was just done. 

[Motown Bombers]

Harbaugh to the Steelers, Tomlin to the Browns, and Stefanski to the Ravens. Make it happen. 

[Motown Bombers]

Mike Tomlin was young when he was hired by Pittsburgh. He’s not that old. He’s only four years older than Campbell. 

[Hongbit]

The battle between TV and coaching should be interesting for Tomlin.  He will get 8 figure offers from both. 

[Motor City Sonics]

9 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said:

Harbaugh to the Steelers, Tomlin to the Browns, and Stefanski to the Ravens. Make it happen. 

Stefanski will be announced as the Falcons next head coach by this time Friday. 

[MichiganCardinal]

Coaching Carousel Predictions 2.0: The AFC North Doesn't Need Coaches

Pittsburgh Steelers: Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame HC
Baltimore Ravens: Jesse Minter, Chargers DC
Las Vegas Raiders: Chris Shula, Rams DC
Tennessee Titans: Mike LaFleur, Rams OC
Miami Dolphins: John Harbaugh, former Ravens HC
New York Giants: Davis Webb, Broncos QB Coach
Atlanta Falcons: Kevin Stefanski, former Browns HC
Cleveland Browns: Kliff Kingsbury, former Commanders OC
Arizona Cardinals: Klint Kubiak, Seahawks OC

Brian Dabboll: Baltimore Ravens OC
Pete Carroll: USC Trojans Special Advisor
Brian Callahan: Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Analyst
Mike McDaniel: Detroit Lions OC
Raheem Morris: Washington Commanders DC
Jonathan Gannon: New York Giants DC
Mike Tomlin: Amazon Prime Thursday Night Football Talking Head

[MichiganCardinal]

21 minutes ago, Hongbit said:

The battle between TV and coaching should be interesting for Tomlin.  He will get 8 figure offers from both. 

He's only 54. I think he'll take a year to talk at a camera for $10MM. He'll be back when the Bengals, Packers, Eagles, or Chiefs offer him the job.

Edited 7 hours ago by MichiganCardinal

[Tigeraholic1]

Freeman is NOT leaving Notre Dame...

[Tigeraholic1]

 

 

[MichiganCardinal]

53 minutes ago, Tigeraholic1 said:

Freeman is NOT leaving Notre Dame...

If he gets the offer he would be stupid not to take it.