Life is good for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers these days. They’re once again the betting favorites to win the NFC South and are a dark horse to come out of the NFC this season. With the arrow pointing up as high as it is, it’s no surprise to see the organization lock in its leaders, giving head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht contract extensions. While the Bucs solidified their foundation, other clubs aren’t so lucky.
A collection of head coaches — for a variety of reasons — could see their seats start to burn up once the 2025 campaign kicks off. Unlike Bowles, their long-term security is not guaranteed, and these coaches will need to not only tread water but turn the tide this season in order to remain at their posts. If they’re unable to do so, they’ll be sent packing.
Here are the top five coaches with the hottest seats entering this season.
5. Sean McDermott
Sean McDermott’s tenure in Buffalo has largely been a success. Accounting for regular season and postseason, he’s tied for the second-most wins (93) by a head coach in his first eight seasons in NFL history. The Bills have won five-straight division titles and are coming off a 2024 campaign where they reached the AFC Championship (the second appearance in the McDermott era).
However, that’s where the success has stopped. Under McDermott, Buffalo has been unable to get over the hump, win the conference and advance to the Super Bowl with the chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. As they’ve been with most other teams in the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs have been the main roadblock for Buffalo, which has lost to them in four of its past five playoff…
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