Is the NFL Head Coach Bloodbath Just Getting Started

Matt Eberflus' tenure in the Windy City came to a screeching halt after he botched a timeout during a Thanksgiving Day matchup while the nation watched. In what seemed like a microcosm of his time as the Bears' head coach, Eberflus' ineptitude raised eyebrows, ultimately spelling the end of his tenure in Chicago. This trend of head coach firings might be more than just an isolated incident.

His dismissal serves as a stern warning to other underperforming coaches around the league, and the pressure is already mounting on New York Giants coach Brian Daboll. In New York, fans and media alike are clamping down on Daboll as his team has struggled to string together victories. As the clock continues to tick, the question lingers: Who's next?

While the likes of Matt Eberflus are finding themselves on the chopping block, coaches like Mike McDaniel continue to face immense pressure. McDaniel's Miami Dolphins, having sputtered into mediocrity, face a daunting set of circumstances, with playoff berths to be determined. Although McDaniel may not be on the "hot seat," one would be foolish to rule out that the 40-year-old may face increased scrutiny based on how Miami fares down the stretch.

Coaches everywhere should be on notice, given the intense expectations surrounding the position and the always-darling notion of "there's always next year." When results do not match expectations - coaches can expect their tenure to be a short one. The dismissal of Matt Eberflus should serve as a stark reminder of this.

What the future holds for coaches such as Brian Daboll and Mike McDaniel, only time will tell. One thing is certain: In an NFL where results are paramount, failure to deliver will not be tolerated for much longer.