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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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DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 07: Green Bay Packers head football coach Mike McCarthy watches the actions during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Packers 31-23. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) ** Mike McCarthy **
DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 07: Green Bay Packers head football coach Mike McCarthy watches the actions during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Packers 31-23. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) ** Mike McCarthy ** /

6. Mike McCarthy, Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers have employed Mike McCarthy as their head coach since 2006, but it’s possible that his reign is coming to an end if the Cheeseheads miss the playoffs this year. At 4-4-1, the Packers might miss the playoffs for the second year in a row. McCarthy’s missed the playoffs just three times in his tenure but there’s been stagnation that has limited this team’s upside.

While the league has transitioned to more spread concepts that force defenders to make quick decisions, McCarthy’s offense is still reliant on isolation routes that depend on individuals winning their matchups. The scheme is aged and tired, and a change is needed with this team to help maximize quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ remaining years.

The Packers would certainly be an appealing job. Rodgers’ presence helps, but this is a respected, loyal franchise that will afford any coach proper time and authority. General manager Brian Gutekunst is also well-regarded, and the new coach could possibly retain defensive coordinator Mike Pettine.

It’s likely they’d be big fish hunting. John Harbaugh, Lincoln Riley, Josh McDaniels and any other hot candidate would surely have their eyes on this situation if it comes open.

It may be a moot point though if the Packers sneak into the last Wild Card spot.

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