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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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CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 28: New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles looks on before an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Chicago Bears on October 28, 2018, at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 28: New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles looks on before an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Chicago Bears on October 28, 2018, at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

2. Todd Bowles, New York Jets

There are significant issues with the New York Jets. Despite having lauded draft classes in the last two years and spending money to plug holes this past off-season, the Jets are at 3-7. Worse yet, they were just destroyed by a Buffalo Bills team led by street free-agent Matt Barkley.

That should be the final straw for Bowles. Bowles is a quality defensive coordinator, and he’s been able to keep a mediocre team competitive against better teams in his four seasons. But his decision to fire John Morton for Jeremy Bates, starting Sam Darnold over Teddy Bridgewater, and now getting blown out to one of the NFL’s worst teams at home should cost him his job.

With over $100 million available to spend in free agency, a quarterback already committed to, and worthwhile talent scattered throughout the roster, the Jets job is dependent on your view of Darnold. General manager Mike Maccagnon isn’t necessarily an asset given his record, and the Jets tend to succumb to public pressure too much, so this isn’t going to be a hot job.

Like others, prioritizing an offensive mind who can maximize Darnold and revamp their line is a must. There’s enough receiving talent to produce moving forward, and the foundation on defense is in place. A quality coach can win quickly here if Darnold is worth his weight.

Watch for someone like Iowa State’s Matt Campbell to be in the mix here.

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