Fans identify Todd Bowles as coach most likely to be fired first
After four weeks of the 2026 NFL season, SB Nation asked fans which head coach would be fired first. Todd Bowles of the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers led the poll with 48% of the vote at the time of publication. Other coaches in the poll included Jim Harbaugh, DeMeco Ryans, Aaron Glenn, Nick Sirianni, and Matt LaFleur.
The 2026 season had reached roughly its first quarter, with Kansas City, Minnesota, and San Francisco still unbeaten and three clubs still seeking a first victory. A fan poll posted to the NFL Feed after Week 4 asked which head coach would be dismissed first, listing six candidates from teams with varying records.
Tampa Bay’s Todd Bowles, then 0-4, drew 48% when the piece was published. The other choices were Jim Harbaugh, DeMeco Ryans, Aaron Glenn, Nick Sirianni, and Matt LaFleur. Miami and Tennessee were also winless, but their first-year coaches, Jeff Hafley and Robert Saleh, were excluded.
The poll may shape fan conversation and media pressure around coaches, affecting supporters, players, and staff who work under uncertainty. For Tampa Bay and other franchises, speculation could influence ticket interest, talk radio, and workplace morale, though actual firings depend on owners and performance. The story mainly reflects how fan sentiment can amplify scrutiny in a high-profile sports league.