Coaching Carousel Sparks Conflicts for Assistant Coaches Amid Playoffs
The coaching carousel complicates priorities for assistant coaches during playoffs
Broncos, Sean Payton, Vance Joseph, Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL
Denver: You know how it goes this time of year. The coaching carousel is spinning, and it’s causing some real headaches for assistant coaches. With the playoffs in full swing, they’re juggling interviews while trying to focus on winning games.
Some folks think the NFL should just hit pause on hiring new head coaches until after the Super Bowl. Makes sense, right? When coordinators from playoff teams are in the mix for new jobs, it’s tough to find time to prep for interviews and game plans.
Coaches often say that preparing for interviews doesn’t take away from their current jobs. But let’s be real—every minute spent on impressing owners is a minute not spent analyzing the next opponent. It’s a tricky balance.
Sean Payton, the Broncos coach, talked about this issue recently. His team is gearing up to face the Bills, and he’s all about minimizing distractions. He shared how, when he was interviewing for jobs, his wife was more interested in the schools in the new city than the game plan. It’s a tough spot to be in.
If the Broncos pull off an upset against the Bills, defensive coordinator Vance Joseph might have to juggle interviews with the Jets while also preparing for a tough game against the Chiefs. Talk about multitasking!
Honestly, the best move would be to delay all interviews until the playoffs are over. Until then, head coaches have to deal with the reality that their assistants might be a bit distracted, thinking about interviews instead of focusing solely on the game ahead.