5 NFL HCs who might be replaced in 2023 feat. Mike McCarthy

NFL head coaches enter every season with a different level of expectations that are often centered around team performances. Past results and future projections both play major roles in determining each individual head coach's specific expectations for a particular season.

The 2022-23 NFL season features several notable head coaches from potential playoff contending teams that could be in the hot seat this year if they fail to make significant progress as compared to last season. Here are five head coaches who could be looking for a new job in 2023.

#1 - Matt Rhule

Matt Rhule built a solid reputation for himself during his college football coaching career. He was known for being able to turn losing programs into winning ones, as he did with Temple and Baylor. His success earned him a shot at the NFL, coaching the Carolina Panthers.

.@RealSkipBayless calls for the Panthers to start Baker Mayfield:

“If Matt Rhule wants to save his job, he’ll wake up, wise up and do the right thing, which is to clearly start Baker in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns.” https://t.co/CLNz5UzNfC

However, he hasn't been able to find that same success in two years with the Panthers that he did at the college level. Rhule has recorded just five wins in each of his first two seasons, bringing his overall record to a disappointing 10-23 so far. If the Panthers can't make a huge leap forward this year, his third NFL season could be his final one in Carolina.

#2 - Pete Carroll

Pete Carroll will be remembered for what he's been able to achieve as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. He helped the franchise make two Super Bowl appearances and came away with a victory in one of them during his sustained run of success.

After failing to make the playoffs last season, it appears the Seahawks are entering a rebuilding phase after parting ways with Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner during the offseason. Carroll is unlikely to be around for an upcoming rebuild, considering he's the oldest head coach in the NFL at age 70.