Business of Football: Inside the NFL Interview Process
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Nearly a third of NFL teams (nine franchises) are seeking new head coaches this offseason, reflecting low tolerance for underperformance amid franchise values exceeding $7 billion.
- Long-tenured coaches like John Harbaugh (Ravens, 18 years) and Mike Tomlin (Steelers, 19 years) have parted ways with their teams, signaling an end to eras often driven by a sense of professional staleness rather than specific failures.
- The Atlanta Falcons have hired two search firms to find their next head coach and general manager, a costly approach that some insiders criticize as ineffective and primarily serving as cover for ownership decisions.
- NFL coaching interviews typically focus on candidates’ organizational strategies, staff management, and adaptability, with teams
