Pressure mounts for first-year NFL coaches amid coaching turnover
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:04 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The 2026 NFL season begins with nearly one-third of teams under new leadership, marking the most extensive coaching changes in four years. Ten fresh faces, including Jesse Minter and Joe Brady, have taken over teams with varying expectations for their debut seasons. Success measures differ, with some coaches focusing on player development amidst a rebuilding phase. Next steps include building productive offenses and supporting emerging quarterbacks as preparations for the season continue.
- •Nearly one-third of NFL teams have new coaches this season.
- •Jesse Minter and Joe Brady inherit teams with playoff histories.
- •Coaches face diverse expectations in their debut seasons.
- •Focus shifts towards player development and system establishment.
- •First-year coaches must adapt to new challenges and rosters.
- 1:04 PMCBS NFL — Defining success for every first-year NFL coach: Why pressure is already on for Jesse Minter, Joe Brady
"The measure of an acceptable debut season varies from team to team
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