Hot Seat Getting Hotter in Many NFL Cities.

There are an average six coaching changes every year in the NFL.

Sometimes it is because of retirement, but most of the time it is because of the short comings of the team.

Here is a list of the potential coaches to be replaced, and who will replace them.

Already looking elsewhere

I say this not because the coaches are already looking for a new job, but their fate is already sealed, and they will be fired before the first playoff game starts.

Jim Zorn—Washington Redskins

If Jim Zorn makes it through the year, it will be a minor miracle. The Redskins have gone from bad to worse, with no signs of improving any time this year. Zorn has already had his play calling duties taken away from him, and the only reason he has not been fired yet is no one is going to take his place this year.

Most likely replacement—Mike Shanahan

Mike Shannahan has the ability to build a team, like he did for years in Denver. Redskins owner Daniel Snyder is already speaking with him, and it is just a matter of interviewing a minority coach (Rooney Rule).

John Fox—Carolina Panthers

John Fox made the mistake of re-signing Jake Delhomme in the off season with WAY too much guaranteed money. Not only that, Julius Peppers is again set to be a free agent, and franchise tagging him will cost the team nearly $22 million.

Most likely replacement—Bill Cowher.

Bill Cowher retired after finally winning the Super Bowl in his 15th year. Cowher has turned down numerous chances to return to the sideline, so why would he come back to coach the Panthers?

Cowher lives in North Carolina, and met his wife while they were in college at North Carolina State University. Cowher would have some serious decisions to make, but would eventually lead the Panthers to respectability.

Tom Cable—Oakland Raiders

The only thing Al Davis cares about is winning, and Tom Cable is not doing it. Some say Cable is a good coach, but we are talking about Al Davis, who has to be growing tired of losing.

Most likely replacement—I have no clue

If Davis wants to win, he is going to have to hand control of the team to a GM that knows what he is doing, and I don't think Davis is ready for that.

Possibly on the Hot Seat

These coaches aren't being run out of town just yet, but should not get too comfortable.

Jeff Fisher—Tennessee Titans

Hard to believe that a team can go from top seed in the playoffs to 0-6, but that is exactly what is happening in Tennessee. Owner Bud Adams has said that he wants Vince Young as the starter, and comments made by Jeff Fisher shows he wants to keep Collins as the starter.

Eric Mangini—Cleveland Browns

Eric Mangini has only made the Browns go from bad to worse, as they are considered one of the worst teams in the NFL. They have a quarterback controversy where neither will earn the job as the starter, a defense that can't stop anyone, and an offense that can't score.

Norv Turner—San Diego Chargers

The Chargers have been underachievers since Norv Turner took over. They have the talent on offense and defense, but can not seem to win in the playoffs. If the Chargers don't turn things around, and win at least one playoff game, Turner could be gone.

Wade Phillips—Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys are another let-down team. They have a TON of talent, but when the season grows cold, the Boys forget how to play. Tony Romo is famous for his late season melt downs, and if he has another one this year, Jerry Jones will not stand for another season of losing.

And remember, Mike Holmgren and Jon Gruden are both waiting in the wings, and if Fisher is fired, then he joins the list as another candidate to fill any of these spots. Look for the pink slips to be flying come the end of the regular season.