Ralph Vacchiano· Sep 11, 2026
Vacchiano ranks the seven NFL head coaches he believes are on the hottest seats entering Week 1 of 2026, with Dan Quinn most at risk and Nick Sirianni least. He also expects the Jets to take a quarterback early in the 2027 draft and start another rebuild with a new coach.
“The Jets are prime candidates to select a QB early in the 2027 draft and reboot their continuously looping rebuild with a new coach as well.”
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- Team Draft Slot CallsNew York JetsSep 11, 2026
New York Jets to pick “select a QB early in the 2027 draft”
“The Jets are prime candidates to select a QB early in the 2027 draft and reboot their continuously looping rebuild with a new coach as well.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Head Coach RankingsSep 11, 2026
“Here's a look at whose seats are currently the hottest. 7. Nick Sirianni, Philadelphia Eagles ... 6. Dave Canales, Carolina Panthers ... 5. Shane Steichen, Indianapolis Colts ... 4. Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers ... 3. Aaron Glenn, New York Jets ... 2. Zac Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals ... 1. Dan Quinn, Washington Commanders”
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