2014 NFL Coaching Hot Seats

Sparano was able to coach the Raiders to their only wins of 2014 after taking over for Dennis Allen mid-season, but the loss of his interim title would be surprising. The Raiders will likely look for a change for the 2015 season.

* - Includes 29-32 record with the Miami Dolphins from 2008-2011

Smith's job is likely safe given the fact he only ended his first season with the team, but falling back from the team's 4-12 mark in 2013 is unsettling for a team that overhauled their roster in the offseason. If Smith survives the season, the future could be bright in Tampa Bay with Mike Evans emerging as a star at wide receiver and the top draft pick coming April, which should be used on a quarterback.

*- Includes 81-63 record with the Chicago Bears from 2004-2012.

*Includes 45-51 as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2007-2012.

The Giants missed the playoffs for a third consecutive year in 2014 and Coughlin was thought to be the biggest name fired at the end of the season. Although multiple reports on the Monday following the season said that the Giants would bring the coach back for the 2015 season. Coughlin has won two Vince Lombardi trophies with the team, but has never had a playoff drought longer than two years. 

*Includes 68-60 record with the Jacksonville Jaguars from 1995-2002.

Philbin's time with the Dolphins has been filled with disappointments and mishandled situations. Last year, under Philbin's watch, the Dolphins had an embarrassing bullying scandal that tore up the locker room. Even despite the scandal, the Dolphins had a chance to reach the playoffs but lost their final two games of the season to finish at 8-8. This year, Philbin refused to stand behind quarterback Ryan Tannehill after the team fell to 1-2 and openly considered benching the third-year pro, a situation he later apologized to the team for. Despite the off-field drama, the Dolphins announced after Week 16 Philbin would return in 2015.

Mike Smith was fired as the Atlanta Falcons' coach Monday, one day after the end of his second straight losing season and a 34-3 rout by the Carolina Panthers before booing fans at the Georgia Dome.