We've already seen one NFL head coach get fired this season in Ben McAdoo of the New York Giants. The Cleveland Browns are the only winless team this season, but seem to be committed to their head coach, Hue Jackson. Which other coaches could follow McAdoo and be shown the door? Considering how the NFL season ends on December 31st, don't be surprised to see many of these coaches starting the new year with no job. Here are the five NFL coaches who are on the hot seat right now:
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Vance Joseph - Denver Broncos
In his first season with the Broncos, Joseph has had a merry-go-round of quarterbacks and none have been able to make the offense move the ball. Luckily for him, the Broncos ended an eight-game losing streak this weekend against the New York Jets, winning their first game since October 1st. The win was hardly impressive, considering the Jets lost starting quarterback Josh McCown but the defense stepped up by shutting them out. Even though GM John Elway hand-picked Joseph, it wouldn't be surprising to see him be a one-and-done.
Dirk Koetter - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers entered the season with a ton of hype and currently have a 4-9 record. In his third year in the NFL, quarterback Jameis Winston hasn't made the big leap forward that the Buccaneers were hoping for and it may be because of his relationship with Koetter. This is bad news for Koetter considering he was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach prior to las season to help the development of Winston. The Buccaneers will finish in last place in the NFC South and Week 17 will be the last game for Koetter as head coach of the team.
Chuck Pagano - Indianapolis Colts
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Personally, I feel bad for Pagano considering the injuries he is dealing with this season. Losing franchise quarterback Andrew Luck doesn't make his job any easier. The team started 2-3, but have won only one game since, which simply won't cut it in this league. The Colts haven't had a winning season since 2014 and after the year it has been, it wouldn't surprise me to see Indianapolis look for a new head coach following Week 17, making the sixth season for Pagano his last.
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Marvin Lewis - Cinncinatti Bengals
Marvin Lewis has coached the Bengals since 2003 but after another poor season, this will more than likely be his last. He has a 123-111 record during his time with the Bengals, which is a respectable winning percentage of .525. The issue for Lewis is that he is 0-7 in the playoffs and won't get his first playoff victory this season. Owner Mike Brown has been patient with Lewis, but sticking with him again would be a head-scratching move.
John Fox - Chicago Bears
Fox took over as head coach of the Bears in 2015 and in that time the team has a 13-32 record - which is the second worst winning percentage of any head coach in franchise history. The Bears are 4-9 this season, but their inconsistent play on offense has greatly impacted them. Since the Bears drafted quarterback Mitchell Trubisky in the first round of the NFL Draft, it may be time to find a younger offensive-minded coach to help groom him. Fox turns 63 next year and he will not be celebrating his birthday in Chicago.
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