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Bangkok Post – “Why NFL Coaches Face Increasing Time Constraints”

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Job security for NFL head coaches is at an unprecedented low, highlighted by the recent firings of eight coaches during or after the past regular season. This marks the highest number of dismissals in a single season.

Notably, two coaches were let go after just one year in their roles. The New York Jets dismissed Aaron Glenn, while the Las Vegas Raiders parted ways with Pete Carroll. These firings reflect the increasing pressure for instant success in the league.

The swift success of coaches like Mike McDonald with the Seattle Seahawks, Mike Vrable of the New England Patriots, and Ben Johnson with the Chicago Bears has raised expectations. Their impressive performances underscore the industry’s demand for immediate results, escalating the risks for new head coaches.

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Bangkok Post – Why NFL coaches are running out of time

Aaron Glenn. (Photo: AFP)

Job security for NFL head coaches has reached an all-time low. A whopping eight of them were pink-slipped during or after the past regular season, the most ever.

Especially alarming: two were one-and-dones. The New York Jets axed Aaron Glenn and the Las Vegas Raiders handed Pete Carroll his walking papers after just one campaign on the job.

You can blame these two firings on the instant head coaching success of the Seattle Seahawks Mike Macdonald, Mike Vrable with the New England Patriots and Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears.

McDonald went 10-7 a year…

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