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Week 18 NFL Coaching Hot Seat Tracker: Pete Carroll Tops List

Two firings set the stage for late-season evaluations across struggling teams.

Overview

  • Pete Carroll is identified as the leading firing candidate after a 2-14 Raiders season marked by midseason coordinator dismissals and the NFL’s lowest scoring offense.
  • Brian Daboll of the Giants and Brian Callahan of the Titans have already been dismissed ahead of the regular-season finale.
  • Kevin Stefanski’s status in Cleveland is questioned with a 16.4 points-per-game offense, uncertainty at quarterback, and the departure of key advocate Paul DePodesta.
  • Arizona’s John Gannon is flagged after the Cardinals dropped 11 of 12 following a 2-0 start, with doubts about Kyler Murray’s future fueling talk of a potential reboot.
  • Atlanta’s Raheem Morris faces scrutiny over play-calling, game management, and a muddled quarterback plan, while Todd Bowles, Mike McDaniel, and Zac Taylor are cited as lesser-risk mentions.