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NFL Hot Seat: 5 coaches that must win Week 2

By Jake Goldstein-Street

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 10: Head coach Todd Bowles of the New York Jets during the second half against the Buffalo Bills on September 10, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 10: Head coach Todd Bowles of the New York Jets during the second half against the Buffalo Bills on September 10, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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4. Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints

Sean Payton’s name being included on this list may be a bit of a surprise given how much success he has had since joining the team in 2006. The highlight of his tenure was winning Super Bowl XLIV over the Indianapolis Colts. However, three straight seasons without a playoff berth has made the fans and the front office upset.

The Saints began this season with a loss to the Minnesota Vikings by a score of 29-19. The relationship between Adrian Peterson and Payton is already filled with tension. Peterson stared down his head coach because of Payton’s play-calling. If the team’s newest blockbuster acquisition has a conflict with the coach, it will be just one more reason to part ways.

Payton fired five assistants during the offseason, but maybe the front office should have taken the problem into their own hands and overhauled the coaching staff beginning with the head coach himself.

The performance of Drew Brees is the only thing keeping his job safe for now. Although, with Drew Brees continuing to age, the level of play will be lowered and could reflect badly on Sean Payton.

Unless the Saints’s season really goes down hill, Payton likely won’t be released until the offseason. However, there is no doubt that New Orleans will need to make a change if they want to compete soon.

If fired, Payton probably wouldn’t be unemployed for long. Many teams, including the Chicago Bears, may soon be in need of an offensive-minded head coach.

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