NFL coaching hot seat rankings: Who's in trouble before Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is almost here, but many NFL head coaches probably don't have much longer to count blessings in their current roles.
Our weekly hot seat rankings:
1. Mike Pettine, Cleveland Browns: His team didn't play last weekend, which is why Johnny Manziel, whom Pettine just anointed as the starting quarterback, was seen back on the party circuit. And now he is back on the bench. Can you say "coach killer"? Last week: 3
2. Chuck Pagano, Indianapolis Colts: Matt Hasselbeck is keeping the Colts afloat after directing his third win. Unfortunately for Pagano, the 40-year-old quarterback doesn't have the clout to get him a deserved extension. Last week: 1
3. Jim Caldwell, Detroit Lions: The organizational chart is changing and so is the Lions' luck after two quality wins the past two weeks. Still, seems unlikely the next GM won't want to pick his own coach. Last week: 2
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4. Chip Kelly, Philadelphia Eagles: His precious offense is losing steam. The defense just made the Tampa Bay Buccaneers look like the Greatest Show on Turf. And the locker room is showing signs of fraying. And, of course, Kelly may find greener pastures that don’t include Eagles green. Last week: 5
5. Mike McCoy, San Diego Chargers: It's one thing to lose six in a row amid a rash of injuries. But now Philip Rivers is yelling at his teammates on the sideline -- which is about the only fight the Bolts showed on Sunday during an embarrassing performance. Last week: not ranked
6. Jeff Fisher, St. Louis Rams: A pair of horrid losses threaten to leave the Rams shy of postseason yet again while saddling Fisher with his fourth consecutive losing season in St. Louis. The Case Keenum concussion debacle that occurred on his watch doesn't help matters, either. Last week: not ranked
7. Rex Ryan, Buffalo Bills: It's been 10 months since he told Bills Nation the team was heading to the playoffs for the first time this century. But Ryan still can't solve the Patriots. His vaunted defense has been lackluster with players questioning his scheme. And Sammy Watkins was throwing more tantrums Monday night. Does it add up to more empty promises from Rex? Could Buffalo tire of this quickly? Last week: not ranked
Dropped out (for now): Gus Bradley, Jacksonville Jaguars; Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints; Jim Tomsula, San Francisco 49ers
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