Six NFL coaches carry hot-seat labels for 2025 as owner patience thins and QB development becomes the deciding factor for job security. McDaniel must revive Miami’s offense and defense, Daboll needs tangible improvement in New York, Stefanski faces a Cleveland rebuild after a 3-14 setback, Steichen must accelerate Richardson’s growth in Indianapolis, Gannon needs a winning season in Arizona, and LaFleur must reclaim top form for Green Bay with Love taking steps forward.

Across these cases, early-season results, QB trajectories, and roster evolution will shape a 2026 coaching landscape. The piece highlights the delicate balance between patience in rebuilds and pressure to produce wins, especially when the youth movement at quarterback is a major hinge for future stability or upheaval.