Ranking the 5 worst head coaches heading into 2022-23 NFL season 

#3 Lovie Smith, Houston Texans

Houston Texans new HC Lovie Smith

Lovie Smith has a head coaching career that dates all the way back to the 2004 NFL season with the Chicago Bears. He had some success with the team, making it to the playoffs three times in nine years and winning three postseason games. That's the good news, while the bad news is that he hasn't had a winning record at any level as a head coach since the 2012 season.

Following his run with the Bears, Smith posted a 8-24 combined record across two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He followed that up with five consecutive losing seasons in college football at Illinois. He will now get his third shot at a head coaching job in the NFL with the Houston Texans.

#2 Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles

Todd Bowles is set to take over as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the upcoming season. Former head coach Bruce Arians announced his retirement during the offseason. Bowles enters the team in a great situation, with the Buccaneers expected to contend for the Super Bowl.

Bowles received his first shot as head coach when the New York Jets hired him prior to the 2015 season. He posted a solid 10-6 record in his first year before everything fell apart. He went just 14-34 over the next three years before being fired.

#1 Dennis Allen, New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints HC Dennis Allen

In a shocking move during the 2022 NFL offseason, legendary coach Sean Payton announced his retirement. The New Orleans Saints decided to promote Dennis Allen from defensive coordinator to head coach. He does come with previous experience and is also familiar with the organization.

Allen has found success during his career as a defensive coordinator, but his time as a head coach has been much less inspiring. In his only previous attempt, he posted a 8-28 record with the Oakland Raiders before being fired four games into his third season.