Let’s talk about the coaching carousel. It’s the NFL’s wildest, most dramatic soap opera. And this season? It’s already a bloodbath.
You know the drill. A team stumbles out of the gate. Fans scream into their pillows. Then, boom—the head coach gets the axe. It’s fast, brutal, and weirdly entertaining.
The First Domino Falls
The New York Jets started the party. They fired Robert Saleh in Week 5. Wait, what? Yes, just five games in.
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Saleh was a defensive guru. His team gave up 10 points per game. And he still got canned. Why? Because quarterback Aaron Rodgers looked lost. The GM and owner wanted a scapegoat. Saleh was the guy.
Fun fact: Saleh is the first Jets coach fired mid-season since 1976. That’s 48 years of chaos without a mid-season pink slip. Until now.
The Browns’ Slow-Motion Disaster
Next up: Cleveland Browns. They fired Kevin Stefanski? No way. Actually, they haven’t—yet. But they did fire their offensive coordinator, Ken Dorsey, in Week 7. It’s like firing the chef because the soup is cold, but letting the head waiter keep his job.
Dorsey was supposed to fix Deshaun Watson. Instead, Watson looked like a lost puppy. The offense ranked dead last in yards. Ouch. So Dorsey packed his bags.
But here’s the twist: Stefanski is still the head coach. For now. The Browns are 1–6. Every loss is a new level of pain. Keep an eye on this one.
The Raiders’ Weird New Tradition
The Las Vegas Raiders love firings. They fired Josh McDaniels in 2023. This year? They fired Antonio Pierce after Week 16. Wait, that’s in the future? No, I’m joking. They actually fired Luke Getsy, their offensive coordinator, in Week 9.
Getsy’s offense was a train wreck. They scored 9 points against the Panthers. The Panthers! That’s like losing a hot dog eating contest to a vegan. Embarrassing.
But the Raiders have a curse. They’ve fired three head coaches since 2021. Three! That’s more than some teams have in a decade. It’s like they’re collecting them.
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The Panthers’ Never-Ending Rebuild
Ah, the Carolina Panthers. They fired Frank Reich in 2023. This year? They kept Dave Canales safe. For now. But they did fire their defensive coordinator, Ejiro Evero, in Week 12. Wait, really? No, I’m fibbing again. They fired their special teams coordinator, Chris Tabor, in November. Special teams! The unsung heroes of failure.
Why does this matter? Because the Panthers are 2–8. Their offense is a disaster. Their defense is leaky. But they keep firing the guys who coach kickoff returns. Genius move.
Funny detail: Tabor’s unit let up a 99-yard kick return touchdown. Then a blocked punt. Then a fumbled snap. He was gone faster than a free buffet nacho.
The Giants’ QB Problem (Again)
The New York Giants are a special kind of mess. They fired Brian Daboll? Nope, still there. But they fired their offensive line coach, Bobby Johnson, in Week 10. Think about that: the offensive line coach. The guy who teaches giant men to push other giant men.
Johnson’s line let up 40 sacks in 9 games. That’s 4.4 sacks per game. Quarterback Daniel Jones cried. Actually, he might have. I don’t know, but he looked sad.
Now the Giants are tanking for a draft pick. Daboll is a lame duck. Expect more pink slips in January. It’s a tradition.
The Bears’ Historic Blow-Up
The Chicago Bears dropped the biggest bomb. They fired Matt Eberflus in Week 13. Finally! Eberflus was 10–24 in two years. He lost 14 straight games at one point. The defense? Swiss cheese. The offense? A dumpster fire.
But here’s the hilarious part: Eberflus was fired on Thanksgiving. Imagine getting the call while your family is eating turkey. “Sorry, Uncle Matt, you’re out. Pass the cranberry sauce.”
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The Bears then hired Thomas Brown as interim. Brown lasted three weeks before getting embarrassed by the Vikings. Chaos. Beautiful, beautiful chaos.
The Saints’ Slow Fade
The New Orleans Saints fired Dennis Allen in Week 9. Shock! Actually, no shock. The Saints were 2–7. Their offense was ancient. Their defense forgot how to tackle. Allen’s tenure felt like a long, sad funeral march.
Fun fact: Allen is the first Saints coach fired mid-season since 1996. That’s 28 years of stability, then a sudden poof. The fan base was thrilled. They even threw a parade. Okay, not literally, but they did cheer.
The Titans’ Quiet Axe
The Tennessee Titans don’t make big splashes. But they fired Mike Vrabel? No, he’s still coaching somewhere else. They fired their offensive coordinator, Tim Kelly, in Week 11. Why? Because their offense scored 13 points per game. That’s like bringing a water pistol to a tank fight.
Kelly was the scapegoat. The real problem? A broken quarterback and a stale playbook. But someone had to fall on the sword. Tim Kelly, you are the sacrifice.
Why We Love This Drama
Fired coaches are like reality TV villains. They get paid millions to leave. They take the blame for everything—bad weather, bad refs, bad luck. It’s absurd.
This season has seen six in-season firings (so far). That’s a lot. League average is usually 3 or 4. We’re on track for a record.
Why does it matter? Because next year, these same teams will hire new coaches. They’ll promise “a new culture.” They’ll fail again. And we’ll be here, eating popcorn.
The carousel never stops. It just spins faster. Keep your eyes peeled—the next firing is always right around the corner. And it’s going to be bonkers.