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Coaching Carousel Disrupts NFL Playoff Focus for Assistants

1/24/2026

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Story summary

The NFL coaching carousel during the postseason distracts assistant coaches from playoff preparation.
Coaches face a conflict between focusing on current roles and pursuing promotions.
Notably, Vance Joseph (Broncos candidate) has head-coaching experience, while postseason timing limits his hiring until teams' seasons end.
With five of ten openings already filled and three defensive coordinators hired, the process may need reevaluation.

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Story summary

The NFL coaching carousel during the postseason distracts assistant coaches from playoff preparation.
Coaches face a conflict between focusing on current roles and pursuing promotions.
Notably, Vance Joseph (Broncos candidate) has head-coaching experience, while postseason timing limits his hiring until teams' seasons end.
With five of ten openings already filled and three defensive coordinators hired, the process may need reevaluation.