It’s not technically ‘the offseason’ yet for the NFL. In fact, the conference finals haven’t even been played yet. Still, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been out of the mix for weeks, so it’s easy to feel that way. That’s why we’re talking in terms of the offseason, even though the season continues for a few more weeks.
And one of the biggest stories so far of this ‘offseason’ has been surrounding the latest hiring cycle for head coaches and, yet again, the lack of diversity present. Five head coaches were relieved of their duties since the start of the 2019 season, among them Carolina Panthers longtime leader Ron Rivera.