Because of a disappointing 2007 season, head coach John Fox was on the hot seat a bit for the Carolina Panthers. But he had his team playing consistently in nearly every facet of the game in 2008, leading them to a 12-4 record, an NFC South championship, and the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs.
A one-and-done performance in last year's playoffs, however, could have Fox once again on the hot seat this year if his team falters at any point during the season.