Troy Aikman questions why anyone wants to coach in the NFL: 'Tough job right now'

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Coaching in the NFL is not easy, and Troy Aikman knows it.

In a recent radio appearance in Dallas, where he played out his Hall of Fame career, Aikman questioned why it continues to be a hot commodity.

"Sean McVay, he flirted with it a few years ago after they had won their Super Bowl, and he had given a lot of consideration to going into television," Aikman told The Ticket.

"We’re seeing that from coaches. We’ve seen it from officials who have left the field to go into television. It’s a tough, tough job right now. I’ve often said, I’m not sure why anyone would want to go into coaching. People still are."

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Troy Aikman before a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Oct. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (Jay Biggerstaff/Imagn Images)

Aikman is reportedly assisting the Miami Dolphins in finding their next head coach, just as he did with the Dolphins' general manager. Illustrating Aikman's point, the speculation is that Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after 19 seasons as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, is looking to go into television.

In terms of the GM search, Dolphins ownership reportedly wanted an "outside, respected perspective from someone who had strong relationships across the league."

Miami fired Chris Grier as its general manager in October. He had been with the organization since 2000 and served as the team’s general manager since 2016. Last month, head coach Mike McDaniel opted to bench Tua Tagovailoa for Quinn Ewers, saying the seventh-round rookie gave them a better chance to win.

Dolphins general manager Chris