NFL Coaches 2025: Who’s Winning, Who’s Struggling, And Who Could Be Fired
Key Takeaways
- The NFL is entering Week 7, a critical juncture where coaching performance is under intense scrutiny, leading to potential firings.
- Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin is succeeding with a 4-1 record, leading the AFC North, while Shane Steichen's Colts are a surprising 5-1 AFC leader.
- Mike Vrabel and Todd Bowles are also enjoying strong starts, with the Patriots and Buccaneers holding positive records.
- Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor is struggling with a 2-4 record following Joe Burrow's injury, putting his job security at risk.
- Pete Carroll is having a difficult first season as Raiders head coach, with the team sitting at 2-4 and last in the AFC West.
The NFL season is approaching Week 7, a point where coaching performance is heavily scrutinized, leading to potential in-season firings, as seen with the Tennessee Titans' recent change. Several coaches are excelling, including Mike Tomlin, whose Steelers lead the AFC North with a 4-1 record, and Shane Steichen, whose 5-1 Colts are the surprise top seed in the AFC, largely due to Daniel Jones' resurgence. Mike Vrabel has already matched last year's win total for the Patriots, and Todd Bowles' Buccaneers sit atop the NFC despite close wins. However, Zac Taylor's Bengals are reeling at 2-4 following Joe Burrow's injury, and Pete Carroll is struggling in his inaugural season as the Raiders' head coach with a 2-4 record. The article suggests that struggling coaches like Taylor must find a winning path soon to avoid being dismissed.
