Coach on the hottest seat?

[Splat]

I'm going with Scott Linehan.

[JetMan]

i was going to say linehan but was beaten to it, so i will say Nolan instead.

[Staubach12]

Mike Nolan, most definitely. He has to win, and soon.

[JT Jag]

Lane Kiffin.. if only because of who his boss is.

[Gay Ork Wang]

Marvin Lewis

[NY+Giants=NYG]

What about Mangini? I would say he needs to turn it around as well.

[Splat]

What about Mangini? I would say he needs to turn it around as well.

I think the Jets would have to really fall a part I think he is fine.

[NY+Giants=NYG]

I think the Jets would have to really fall a part I think he is fine.

I think the good grace period of him doing well that first year is done. He had such a great first year they dubbed him Mangenius, and now that is all done. Now more of that, because of the step back they took. All bets are off, and now he needs to rebound. Let's forget how he caused drama about calling the pats cheaters and what that brought. So in my opinion, he needs to step it up, because I don't think NYJ would have patience to settle for another bad year.

I would put him on the warm to moderate hot seat if anything. But if they don't do well next year, crank that baby to high.

[Crazy_Chris]

Mike Nolan
Just a couple years ago the 49ers seemed like a young team on the rise. But after a couple years of adding big free agent contracts the pressure is on Mike Nolan to compete for the NFC West crown. Taking into consideration all the big contract free agents these two past offseasons, if he has back to back bad season I don't think he will be the 49ers coach anymore.

John Fox The Panthers were a very big disappoinment last year, but that can partly be blammed on delhomme going down. This year they still have pretty good team that should be competitive in the NFC South so if he has a bad year this year it could be goodbye Mr.Fox, hello Mr.Cowher.

Marvin Lewis Taking into consideration all the scrutiny the Bengals orginization has recieved over the past for years for their players off the field incidinets. Add to that possibly a couple of back to back disappointing seasons one can only wonder when they will let fire Marvin Lewis, and start a new era in the Bengals history.

Those three guys are all on the hottest seat to me, but if I had to choose one above the rest it has got to be Nolan.

Also I really don't see Kubiak on the hot seat at all he has a young Texans team that is on the rise. Maybe if they perform very badly this year he may be on the hot seat next year. But I don't see him on the hot seat this season

Herm Edwards as well, the Chiefs seem content going into full blown rebuilding mode with him at the helm. In my opinion it wouldn't make much sense going through just a year of rebuilding and than getting rid of him.

Scott Linehan very well could be on the hot seat in St.Louis, however I don't see it hot enough to put him in the convo with some of these other coaches. Scott Linehan was what 9-7 in his first year? Last year the rams dealt with an abnormal amount of injuries that combined with the some what successful first year earns him a mulligan for last year in my opinion.

[cdub11]

i went with marvin lewis & i would go with john fox 2nd

[Splat]

Mike Nolan
Just a couple years ago the 49ers seemed like a young team on the rise. But after a couple years of adding big free agent contracts the pressure is on Mike Nolan to compete for the NFC West crown. Taking into consideration all the big contract free agents these two past offseasons, if he has back to back bad season I don't think he will be the 49ers coach anymore.

John Fox The Panthers were a very big disappoinment last year, but that can partly be blammed on delhomme going down. This year they still have pretty good team that should be competitive in the NFC South so if he has a bad year this year it could be goodbye Mr.Fox, hello Mr.Cowher.

Marvin Lewis Taking into consideration all the scrutiny the Bengals orginization has recieved over the past for years for their players off the field incidinets. Add to that possibly a couple of back to back disappointing seasons one can only wonder when they will let fire Marvin Lewis, and start a new era in the Bengals history.

Those three guys are all on the hottest seat to me, but if I had to choose one above the rest it has got to be Nolan.

Also I really don't see Kubiak on the hot seat at all he has a young Texans team that is on the rise. Maybe if they perform very badly this year he may be on the hot seat next year. But I don't see him on the hot seat this season

Herm Edwards as well, the Chiefs seem content going into full blown rebuilding mode with him at the helm. In my opinion it wouldn't make much sense going through just a year of rebuilding and than getting rid of him.

Scott Linehan very well could be on the hot seat in St.Louis, however I don't see it hot enough to put him in the convo with some of these other coaches. Scott Linehan was what 9-7 in his first year? Last year the rams dealt with an abnormal amount of injuries that combined with the some what successful first year earns him a mulligan for last year in my opinion.

Good post and just FYI some of the guys I put in the poll I agree there seat is not really hot I just wanted to fill up all ten poll spots and get a good debate going.

[The Great Jonathan Vilma]

Marvin Lewis and Nolan are the first that come to mind. Marvin has been given his time and he has proven nothing. That team is once again a laughing stock due to the constant losing and the questionable characters that have been brought in, if he doesn't do something this year, he is gone. period.

Although Nolan obviously doesn't get along that great with Alex Smith, he is stuck with him, and that may not be a good thing. That offense was brutal regardless of who was in last year. He had some problems in the media, and obviously the team did not gell and take the step it was expected to. It is obvious that he is in trouble.

I don't know about Mangini, i think he has 2 seasons (maybe 1 1/2) at least because he just now got the pieces to his defense and will get a chance to use the QB that was drafted in his tenure. Tannenbaum is said to be with him for beyong this season regardless also to see the whole plan through (doesn't mean a whole lot in reality, but you never know). They did give him plenty of Free Agent help, so i can really go either way, i just for some reason think that he has beyond this year. then again i think the team will win 6+ games, so

Lane Kiffin is a possibility also, given that Al Davis and him apparently no longer see eye to eye, including the issue of Rob Ryan as a defensive coordinator

[CJSchneider]

If Mike Nolan can't get his offense going and win some games, he's going to be drawing an unemployment check.

[Tha Boss]

Shanahan is no where near a hot seat, Denver could go 4-12 this year and he wouldnt be fired. He pretty much has the job until he retires, or if he has something like 5 seasons in a row below .500. Either way its not going to happen.

[eaglesfan_45]

Andy Reid's seat is a bit warm (lol)

He doesn't get into the playoffs this year, then he is done.

But with the people on the poll, I'm going Mike Nolan, he was so close to getting fired this off-season, so if he does bad, bye-bye Nolan.

[Bengals78]

Marvin Lewis for me. Ive never been a HUGE Lewis fan and the past few years have really just dropped him out of favor with a lot of fans. Drafting bad character. basically settling for 8-8 every year. one up year in 05. He was brought in as a defensive master mind and as shown up as a defensive mental midget. We had one of the worst D-coordinators in Bresnahan. And they got rid of him and brought in a proven defensive crew in Zimmer and Fitz. If these guys cant get the defense to a respectable level, Marvin is done for.

[21ST]

If the redskins dont get to the playoffs Zim Zorn wont be the head coach next year

[gsorace]

It's always whoever happens to be the Raiders head coach that season.

[Splat]

Shanahan is no where near a hot seat, Denver could go 4-12 this year and he wouldnt be fired. He pretty much has the job until he retires, or if he has something like 5 seasons in a row below .500. Either way its not going to happen.

I agree he is not really on the hot seat but it might not be a bad idea to move on if they miss the playoffs he has been there so long maybe a new voice is needed.

[Tha Boss]

I agree he is not really on the hot seat but it might not be a bad idea to move on if they miss the playoffs he has been there so long maybe a new voice is needed.

I disagree, in the past 3 years he has had some really good drafts, and the core of this team is really starting to look good. I mean you really cant have a better draft than their 06 draft which turned out:
Jay Cutler, Tony scheffler, Brandon Marshall, Elvis Dumervill, and Chris Kuper(who will most likely start at either guard or right tackle this year.)

And their is nobody else in the world I would rather have to teach the QB position to Jay cutler than Shanahan.

[Gchu83]

Marvin Lewis

[Breaker]

I'm going with Scott Linehan.

Why the hell is Gary Kubiak up there? What has he done to be in the "hotseat"? Everything he done been positive, look at our draft, the street FA that we pick up that turn into decent players for our teams. He turned an abmismal 2-14 team into an up-and-coming young team that has a very good chance of making the playoffs this year.

What I'm trying to get at is... do you any clue about how the coach is doing since they joined their team and how they impact their teams before making this thread? Or did you just throw out abunch of names? Imma go with no clue whatsoever.

Anyways.... I pick John Fox. His team is too talented to be underachieving like they have been in the last 2 seasons.

[Im_a_Romosexual]

Mike Nolan probably has the hottest seat. However, if the Cowboys don't win the Super BowlWade Phillips could be gone, but if they don't win a playoff game he's gone.

[eaglesfan_45]

Mike Nolan probably has the hottest seat. However, if the Cowboys don't win the Super BowlWade Phillips could be gone, but if they don't win a playoff game he's gone.

are you kidding?

[Woody56]

I think the good grace period of him doing well that first year is done. He had such a great first year they dubbed him Mangenius, and now that is all done. Now more of that, because of the step back they took. All bets are off, and now he needs to rebound. Let's forget how he caused drama about calling the pats cheaters and what that brought. So in my opinion, he needs to step it up, because I don't think NYJ would have patience to settle for another bad year.

I would put him on the warm to moderate hot seat if anything. But if they don't do well next year, crank that baby to high.

Our owner has said regardless of what our record is this year, both Mangini and Tannenbaum (GM) jobs are guaranteed for next year

[Watchman]

I went with Lewis. I think he's had more talent to work with than some of the other coaches on the list.

[Im_a_Romosexual]

are you kidding?

Im serious. Jerry Jones was ready to hire Jason Garrett as the Head Coach originally and had hired him well before hiring Phillips. Jerry was convinced to hire Phillips, but if he doesn't get the team where Jerry wants it there's a good possibility he's gone. Garrett also makes the same salary as Phillips.

[buckeyes4ever]

Lane Kiffin.. if only because of who his boss is.

My sentiments exactly Al Davis is not a patient man and expects instant gradification.

[broth223]

The hottest seat has to belong to Marvin Lewis losing along with the PR nightmare that is the Bengals.

[Menardo75]

Mike Nolan is definitly up there if they are not in the playoffs hes gone. I also agree with the comment about Wade Phillips i can see Jerry getting really irritated if they don't make any noise in the playoffs. Marvin is also for sure gone if that is not a playoff team next year

[BeerBaron]

i went nolan. nolan even ahead of marv lewis, mostly because lewis has actually done better with the bengals than nearly every coach has before him since the 1980's...

[no love]

Mike Nolan would only have 1 year left on his contract after this year. So the Yorks would have no problem eating his contract and sacking him if he has a bad year.

[TheGreatEscape]

Philips is done if the cowboys are one and done, again.

[Byrd430]

I gotta go with Marvin Lewis BARELY ahead of Mike Nolan.

For a team like the Bengals and all the off-the-field problems they've had, they need a fresh start, especially if they get nothing going this year. And that starts with the Head Coach and probably getting rid of Chad Johnson IMO. It's a little soon for the Bengals to start rebuilding considering their recent success, but they are a PR nightmare and I think it's going to happen soon.

Nolan may be the best-dressed coach in the league, but it doesn't matter if you don't win. The fact that him being the best-dressed coach in the NFL was the biggest story out of San Fran last year isn't saying much.

I also think John Fox is on a flaming throne as well. He's done a lot with the franchise since he's been there, but it all seems to be falling apart. He may not be at fault for it (age, injuries are), but it may cost him his job.

[keylime_5]

I vote Nolan b/c if they don't have a winning year he's gone. This is year 4 for him and 0 winning seasons so far. Lewis at least had a playoff appearance and won the division, but he too is fired if he has a losing record this year even though he's in a tough division and is not a bad coach, but the arrests and character issues make the heat more than it should be. They shouldn't fire Herm, the man's rebuilding the team after he tore it down when he got there, let him have another year after this one at least, preferably two.

[Bengalsrocket]

I semi doubt Lewis gets fired even if he has a bad season. If he was coaching the cowboys or the steelers he would have been gone already. But we're talking about Mike Brown here - he's very old school and doesn't work like Al Davis who would change coaches every year if a better one became available.

Lewis (and this is not a good thing necessarily, though I don't think its a bad thing) would probably have to go through 3 actual losing seasons before being fired (the 07' being one of them). I think you're looking at him being fired before the 2010 season if he does.

However, before Lewis got here we were terrible (2002 was the worst season in franchise history, and in 2003 we went 8-8). And yes, he took a risk on a couple draft picks which hurt us pretty badly but he had the team going in the right direction for a moment; now all he needs to do is get it back on track and we can compete in AFC North.

Anyways, I voted Nolan. I don't think the 49ers problems are because of Nolan, but if they are going to reset the QB project (which may happen after this year) then its best they do it with a new coach who may be able to turn all that talent over there into victories.

[StripedWalrus]

Like rocket before me stated, Marvin isnt on the Hot Seat like everyone thinks. He could have a bad season this year(which he wont) and still be able to retain his job.

[RaiderNation]

Kiffen- he was almost out this off season so hes going to need a 6-10 or better year IMO to stay with us (i hope)

[BeerBaron]

Kiffen- he was almost out this off season so hes going to need a 6-10 or better year IMO to stay with us (i hope)

i personally took kiffin out of the discussion when i thought it over since numerous things i read suggested that he kind of was fired but refused to resign and Al didn't want to pay him by firing him.....so he remained.

In my opinion its Nolan head and shoulders above everyone else listed there when you take out Kiffin

[diabsoule]

Scott Linehan and Marvin Lewis. I'm surprised the Bengals management have stuck with Lewis for as long as they have considered all the shenanigans.

[PalmerToCJ]

We've held onto WAAAAAAY worse than Marvin for longer under Mike Brown. Brown has personally said he was the reason for drafting several of our 'troubled' players despite Marvin wanting to go another route.

He is a year away from fear of being fired given Mike Brown's past.

[Bucs_Rule]

Kiffin after hearing the rumors of Al Davis asking him to resign.

[NY+Giants=NYG]

Our owner has said regardless of what our record is this year, both Mangini and Tannenbaum (GM) jobs are guaranteed for next year

You mean this year and the next season as well?

[RaiderFan]

Dude the Raiders spent a Quarter of a billion on players, and people think Davis is reluctant to fire a coach making 2mil per year? Davis is simply functioning as a high level CEO, molding his diamond(Kiffin) with pressure.
What people don't give Al credit for is that he is a great motivator, always has been. Davis has never gotten along with his coaches, Madden,Gruden,Flores even though they were successful all had run-ins. I think Davis likes it that way. kiffin will only be fired if he burns out from the pressure and/or doesn't show any improvement.

Personally i think shanahan will be fired, he hasn't won crap since Reeves team retired. Cutler is talented but skiddish. We shall see.

[Brent]

Nolan and rightfully so

[Tha Boss]

Dude the Raiders spent a Quarter of a billion on players, and people think Davis is reluctant to fire a coach making 2mil per year? Davis is simply functioning as a high level CEO, molding his diamond(Kiffin) with pressure.
What people don't give Al credit for is that he is a great motivator, always has been. Davis has never gotten along with his coaches, Madden,Gruden,Flores even though they were successful all had run-ins. I think Davis likes it that way. kiffin will only be fired if he burns out from the pressure and/or doesn't show any improvement.

Personally i think shanahan will be fired, he hasn't won crap since Reeves team retired. Cutler is talented but skiddish. We shall see.

I guess taking your team to the AFC championship is "not winning crap".

How can you say cutler was skidish when he played the entire season with diabetes, losing 30 pounds in a season, and still putting up better numbers than a raider QB has in the last 5 years. In his first full year as a starter, with injuries all around him.

The whole Shanahan hasnt done anything since reeves team left is idiotic. Shanahan brought in the key pieces that elevated that team to the superbowl. I dont know if you heard of the ZBS or Terrell Davis, or Rod smith or Neil smith or Alfred Williams or John mobley or Romanowski or Ed McCaffrey or Trevor Pryce, all of whom were integral pieces to Denvers success but ya.... that was shanahan.................................

The odds of Shannahan being fired are slim to none, perhaps with multiple season below .500, but that will most likely not happen.

[Addict]

I'm guessing Nolan and Lewis are neck a neck here, and the axe is gonna drop on one of 'em, unless they find succes FAST.

[Woody56]

You mean this year and the next season as well?

i mean whatever the Jets record is in the 2008 season, they will still have their jobs for the 2009 season

[Paranoidmoonduck]

I'm not sure how much credence I can lend the rumors surrounding Al Davis, Lane Kiffin, and the Oakland Raiders. Allegedly, Lane Kiffin was offered several college coaching spots during last season, and allegedly he seriously considered them. This allegedly made Al Davis angry, and once the season was up he allegedly wrote up a resignation letter for Lane Kiffin, which Kiffin allegedly refused to sign.

That's far too many alleges for me, especially when massive media attention didn't turn up any evidence. What's more, I have a hard time imagining that Al Davis wouldn't just fire Kiffin to save money. He's entrusting the guy with one of the biggest spending sprees in Oakland history. Oakland has to improve, sure, but I don't think Kiffin's seat is more than lukewarm right now.

We know that Nolan had to talk the Niners into bringing him back for one more year. So many things would have to go right for that team this season, and considering the recent track records of people like Mike Martz and Alex Smith, I don't really see that happening. Nolan is hanging by a very poorly constructed thread.

[toddmlazarchick]

Wade Phillips, Jerry is looking for a reason to fire him. If they go one and done, he is cooked. There is no way Jerry wants to have Phillips there. He wants Garrett in there. You don't pay an OC that much money to just have him sit there.

[toddmlazarchick]

Personally i think shanahan will be fired, he hasn't won crap since Reeves team retired. Cutler is talented but skiddish. We shall see.

I agree, Shanny shoved the blame all over the place when they weren't winning. Now he has no one left to blame. Its all on him now.

[LonghornsLegend]

Marvin Lewis is on a hotter seat, he has been having problems with low character players he kept bringing in, the struggling defense every year, and he has a better QB on his team then Nolan has or had...Nolan can win 7 games and buy himself another year, Marvin is probably fired if they don't make the playoffs or go above .500 because you can make the argument he could of been fired already.

[Splat]

I really thought Scott Linehan would get more votes.

[Eagles own the NFC East]

Andy Reid's seat is a bit warm (lol)

He doesn't get into the playoffs this year, then he is done.

But with the people on the poll, I'm going Mike Nolan, he was so close to getting fired this off-season, so if he does bad, bye-bye Nolan.

Andy Reid is always on the hot seat due to his fat bootay because of all of those Geno's cheesteaks.

But I think all of those coaches are on the hot seat minus Gary Kubiak and Mangini. Kubiak has really improved the Texans and I doubt Mangini gets the axe.

Shanahan has always been an overated head coach.

[FlyingElvis]

I voted for Lewis, but think he and Nolan are on equally hot seats.

Lewis is my choice b/c the Bengals offense should be able to carry a craptastic defense into the playoffs. No playoffs will result in his termination this year. And I don't see the Bengals making the playoffs b/c their division is going to be a tough battle and they play two of last years' toughest divisions - AFC South & NFC East.

Nolan has a bit more room for error b/c the 49ers were so bad last year. Key injuries (Gore & Smith - even if he does suck - lol) dealt a strong blow to their chances of success, and they really should improve this year. If they can break .500 his job may be safe. And in the consistently lousy NFC West they always have a shot at winning the division, since Seattle is the only team that stands in their way.

[PalmerToCJ]

Marvin Lewis is on a hotter seat, he has been having problems with low character players he kept bringing in, the struggling defense every year, and he has a better QB on his team then Nolan has or had...Nolan can win 7 games and buy himself another year, Marvin is probably fired if they don't make the playoffs or go above .500 because you can make the argument he could of been fired already.

Like I said earlier... Mike Brown has publicly stated that he pushed Marvin to take a chance on the Henry's/Nicholson's etc. Marvin is getting it his way now. I'm not saying the guy shouldn't be on the hot seat but Mike Brown has a VERY long leash... Like I said he's stuck with way worse for just as long. Marvin is being criticized on local radio but with the writers/sportscasters they're not extremely critical so there's no pressure.

Void of an absolute bomb of a season (top 5 pick), I don't see him going anywhere.

[LonghornsLegend]

Void of an absolute bomb of a season (top 5 pick), I don't see him going anywhere.

So in other words you don't ever see him getting fired, why would they keep him around with sub par seasons, just because you aren't picking top 5 he's worth keeping? Carson Palmer can win enough games to keep you out of picking top 5, that doesn't mean you have job security, and if Palmer is healthy I doubt the Bengals ever pick that high...I don't think he has that long of a leash anymore, another losing season is probably the end for him.

[Bengalsrocket]

So in other words you don't ever see him getting fired, why would they keep him around with sub par seasons, just because you aren't picking top 5 he's worth keeping? Carson Palmer can win enough games to keep you out of picking top 5, that doesn't mean you have job security, and if Palmer is healthy I doubt the Bengals ever pick that high...I don't think he has that long of a leash anymore, another losing season is probably the end for him.

With Mike Brown's track record we can only assume you're wrong. Its a small market team with an old school owner running it. Marvin doesn't get fired before 2010 season imo.

[LonghornsLegend]

Well I guess if Cincy is complacent with that so be it, but I doubt he gets 2 more years of losing, but thats my opinion, and thats yours as well...I just don't see what he has done to deserve so much time, if the defense is still horrible and your picking top 15 once again, I don't see what he has done outside of that playoff appearance to merit another opportunity...We shall see, I just don't think he has as much time as you Bengals fans may believe.

[PalmerToCJ]

I'm saying this year, the only event that leads to him being fired is a ton of pressure in Cincinnati to make a move and losing double digit games with a healthy Carson. Now, the year after... I'd really like to hope that even Mike Brown makes it put up or shut up. It should be for this year, however it won't. I'm not arguing whether Marvin should or should not be on the hot seat... Just that the seat isn't very hot given our owner.

Brown has stuck with much worse...
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/ShulDa0.htm

[Yung Flippa]

Mike Nolan. Alex Smith was the 1st Overall pick and he's battling Shaun Hill & JT O'Sullivan for the starting job?

[Byrd430]

Personally, I think it's a shame that Marvin Lewis would get a free pass while still losing. The Bengals seemed like they were finally turning the corner. I mean, this was the franchise that everybody made fun of (besides TB), and all of a sudden they became a likeable franchise, a division and playoff contender.

I understand giving your coach time enough to make a difference, but it just doesn't look like Lewis is that guy. He's had plenty of time and the Bengals are spiraling downwards.

[yourfavestoner]

he's skittish? because you, a raiders fan, says so or because of some reason that might actually be vaguely based in reality?

i would assume the former, given the "reeves team" comment that all but proves you don't have any idea what the hell you're talking about.

Njx lives!

[LonghornsLegend]

You actually could of brought Wade Phillips into this discussion, depending on how we end the year the torch could be passed on to Garrett.

[Addict]

You actually could of brought Wade Phillips into this discussion, depending on how we end the year the torch could be passed on to Garrett.

Superbowl or bust?