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NFL: Joe Philbin, Rex Ryan among coaches on hot seat in 2014

By Zack Kelberman

Jun 17, 2014; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets head coach Rex ryan answers questions from media during minicamp at Jets Atlantic Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 17, 2014; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets head coach Rex ryan answers questions from media during minicamp at Jets Atlantic Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 5, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis on the field during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC wild card playoff football game at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis on the field during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC wild card playoff football game at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports /

Marvin Lewis, Cincinnati Bengals

Lewis has the most job security of anyone on this list, especially after he became the first coach in Bengals history to earn three straight playoff trips. That doesn’t mean he’s totally immune to being you-know-what-canned, though.

Despite an oft-dominant defense and adequate offense, Lewis’ eleven years in Cincy have yet to produce a playoff win (0-5). His teams play meaningful football in January, but the feat never lasts too long. The Wild Card round is the biggest nemesis to the winningest coach in franchise history (90-85-1). Question: What’s wrong with that statement? Answer: A lot.

Fortunately, Bengals owner Mike Brown is, bar none, the most frugal owner in the league. Brown doesn’t like change, nor does he like spending money on new coaches. That’s obviously good news for Lewis, whose leash extends all the way to Akron. Still, Lewis could take a ton of pressure off himself by notching that elusive postseason victory.

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