New NFL head coaches are hired every year, and they come into the fold bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. They expect to turn their new teams around immediately, and while some do find success, others do not. In 2022, we saw a whopping 10 new head coaches hired.
Kevin O’Connell is head and shoulders above the rest despite all the competition.
On Sunday, during their NFL broadcast, the NFL on CBS shared a graphic showcasing all the coaching hires from that cycle. Of the 10 hires, Dennis Allen, Nathaniel Hackett, Lovie Smith, and Josh McDaniels have already been fired. Three other hires from the cycle, Brian Daboll, Doug Pederson, and Matt Eberflus are on hot seats and could be fired this season of after the season.
Of the successful coaches, Todd Bowles, Mike McDaniel, and O’Connell, Minnesota’s hire stands above the rest. His winning percentage of .628 and 27 overall wins have him pacing well above his classmates.
This should make Vikings fans realize just how good they got it when they hired the former NFL quarterback turned offensive coordinator.