2017 NFL Power Rankings: Coaches Most Likely to Get Fired

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Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano looks on in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

#4: Chuck Pagano (Indianapolis Colts)

Don’t be fooled. Chuck Pagano is sticking around this season due in large part to past success and the fact he worked with a former GM who was woefully unqualified for the position. However, at the same time everybody knows how this works. When a new GM comes in, he may agree to work with the current head coach, but that almost never lasts long. They often already have an idea of who they want as a replacement. Don’t expect Chris Ballard to be any different.

That makes it pretty cut and dry for Pagano. If he doesn’t make the playoffs this year, his job is very much in jeopardy. Ballard has no ties or loyalty to him and certainly has ideas about what this team needs to get the most out of Andrew Luck. Often the head coach is a crucial decision in that. Pagano had early success but hasn’t over the past few years. When a new face with different opinions enters the formula, things change.

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