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NFL hot seat watch: Carousel looms after Week 10 fallout

By Ian Wharton

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Arizona Cardinals, Steve Wilks, Mike McCoy
GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 18: Offensive coordinator Mike McCoy (front), quarterbacks coach Byron Leftwich and head coach Steve Wilks talk with quarterback Josh Rosen #3 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second half against the Denver Broncos at State Farm Stadium on October 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

7. Steve Wilks, Arizona Cardinals

Although they sit at 2-7, the Arizona Cardinals have a little more reason for optimism than even three weeks ago. The decision to fire offensive coordinator Mike McCoy for Byron Leftwich has thus far led to more competent play-calling and strategy, even if the results are mixed. They’ve been more competitive and that growth may keep Steve Wilks’ job.

Wilks was in some ways dealt a difficult hand due to the roster construction. General manager Steve Keim has missed on numerous recent draft picks, and this team has numerous fatal flaws. While the Cardinals haven’t appeared to be fully prepared for their foes each week, it’s not cut-and-dry as to who gets all the blame.

What seems most likely is Keim gets fired, and the new general manager makes the call on Wilks. Wilks was a decent candidate for the job one-year ago, and Leftwich’s presence could be a deciding factor to keep him.

The development of Josh Rosen is what’s most important for this franchise. Revamping the offense around him won’t happen in one off-season, but it’s critical the right coach is dictating the personnel changes is in place sooner than later. If a new general manager isn’t sold on Wilks and Leftwich, the decision to go elsewhere wouldn’t be unwarranted.

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