The NFL is bracing itself for a significant shake-up in coaching staffs as pressure mounts on several head coaches. NFL insider Adam Schefter has predicted that as many as seven to ten coaches could lose their jobs in the coming months.

Just days after Thanksgiving, the coaching carousel started spinning when Frank Reich became the second head coach to be fired this season, following his departure from the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers, currently the worst team in the NFL, have been struggling for the past six seasons with consecutive losing records.

The firing of Reich came on the heels of the recent dismissal of Josh McDaniels, who was let go by the Las Vegas Raiders, along with general manager David Ziegler. As the season progresses, more coaches find themselves on the proverbial chopping block, as their teams struggle to secure playoff spots or salvage their seasons.

Among the coaches facing intense scrutiny is Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots. The legendary coach is under immense pressure to turn things around after yet another disappointing season. With a 2-9 record, the Patriots are marred by quarterback issues and a lackluster offense.

Another coach feeling the heat is Brandon Staley of the Los Angeles Chargers. With his team languishing at the bottom of the AFC West with a 4-7 record, Staley's job security is faltering, and the Chargers are unlikely to make it to the playoffs.

Ron Rivera, head coach of the Washington Commanders, is also facing mounting pressure. With a 4-8 record, Rivera's tenure in Washington has been marked by inconsistency, as his team has failed to finish with a winning record, making the playoffs only once in four seasons.

Other coaches who find themselves in the spotlight include Matt Eberflus, Mike Vrabel, Todd Bowles, and Brian Daboll. As the season progresses, the uncertainty surrounding their future intensifies, adding to the drama of the NFL coaching landscape.

Adam Schefter's bold prediction of seven to ten coaches potentially losing their jobs underscores the accelerated timeline for coaching moves this year. The hunting season for coaches began immediately after Thanksgiving, blurring the traditional timeline for coaching changes. Underperforming teams have their coaches on notice, and the number of firings could surpass expectations.

As the NFL season nears its climax, the pressure on these coaches will continue to mount. Only time will tell which teams decide to make a change and whether the predicted overhaul of seven to ten coaches becomes a reality.