Seven head coaches were fired last season.
While that number was high, you can practically count on at least four losing their jobs this season. There have been 23 coaches fired in the league during the last four years.
So, which coaches are on the hottest seat entering this season? What are the chances they survive to 2017? Here’s a look.
SCALDING
Mike McCoy, Chargers
Record: 22-26, three seasons. He reached playoffs in first season, going 1-1.
Reason for hope: QB Philip Rivers remains stellar and Ken Whisenhunt returns as offensive coordinator.