NFL.com analyst, Bucky Brooks. likes the Seattle Seahawks’ chances of winning the NFC West under first-year head coach Mike MacDonald.
In a recent article, Bucky ranked this season’s eight first-year head coaches based on what he believes their chances are of winning their respective divisions. It’s important to note that “first-year” head coach does not necessarily mean “rookie” head coach, as veteran coaches like former Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and Jim Harbaugh are included.
At least one first-year head coach has won their division in six of the last seven seasons, most recently DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans, who made it to the AFC Divisional Round under rookie quarterback C.