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It's almost that time of the year when awful coaches get pink slips. Who's getting fired?


I pick Rams' coach Scott Linehan as a sure bet.

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Brian Billick!!!!

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How bout Cam Cameron?

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[QUOTE=atomicnixon;397309]How bout Cam Cameron?[/QUOTE]

If Parcells is smart he would keep him.

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i think John Fox gets fired, and ends up with his buddy in Miami

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i wouldnt fire him but if i was Herm Edwards that Baltimore Raven job that would open once Billick is fired would look pretty good.

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Mike Nolan, John Fox, Scott Linehan could and probably should all get fired. I wouldn't have kept Marvin Lewis either. He's a defensive genius but his defense is continuously poor. He has a bunch of troublemakers on the team (who he played a huge part in selecting, if not the final say), and TJ and Chad are supposedly getting into locker room arguments with Palmer. Lots of wasted talent there

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Billick, Cameron, Coughlin, John Fox and Marvin Lewis. Linehan gets another well-deserved shot because they are the only team with worse injuries than us and I don't think he has gotten enough of a shot yet. Cameron because Tuna will want someone he has worked with (Carthon, Coughlin, Groh or Chris Palmer).

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[QUOTE=rypper11;397326]Billick, Cameron, Coughlin, John Fox and Marvin Lewis. Linehan gets another well-deserved shot because they are the only team with worse injuries than us and I don't think he has gotten enough of a shot yet. Cameron because Tuna will want someone he has worked with (Carthon, Coughlin, Groh or Chris Palmer).[/QUOTE]

I think Fox should be given another chance due to the same reason as Linehan (lots of key injuries, especially the one the hurts the most, DelHomme)

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Bulger, Holt, and Jackson all had issues even verbal blowouts with Linehan. It's possible he's lost the team

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[QUOTE=SmootSmack;397317]Mike Nolan, John Fox, Scott Linehan could and probably should all get fired. I wouldn't have kept Marvin Lewis either. He's a defensive genius but his defense is continuously poor. He has a bunch of troublemakers on the team (who he played a huge part in selecting, if not the final say), and TJ and Chad are supposedly getting into locker room arguments with Palmer. Lots of wasted talent there[/QUOTE]

I think all but Lewis will get fired.. Also Cameron and don't be surprised if Childress gets fired also.. The brief win streak seemed to stave off the vultures, but getting blown out at home and if they lose next week I think he's gone..

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As much as I dislike Coughlin ,depending on his playoffs maybe nobody gets canned.Fox is safe as are all the first year coachs,maybe Billich.I say 0-4 coachs at the most.

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[QUOTE]Coughlin[/QUOTE]

i think if he gets beaten bad by tampa bay in round ##1,he's gone.i think billick,marvin lewis, and edwards are ok this year,but cameron,and linehan are gone!!!

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Fox? Panthers would be stupid to fire him. There has to be just cause to fire a coach and I see none with Fox's situation what it is.

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[quote=saden1;397338]Fox? Panthers would be stupid to fire him. There has to be just cause to fire a coach and I see none with Fox's situation what it is.[/quote]

They fired Henning last season b/c of the stagnant offense and it was worse this year. THere are tons of empty seats at Bank of America and those that show up usually leave in the 3rd quarter. They are 6-10 @ home the past two seasons (8-7 on the road w/ a trip to TB this weekend). And how can anyone not have a #2 QB on the roster at the beginning of the season? They have a top 5 DLine, solid LB's and a good secondary yet the defensive minded Fox doesn't have them in the top half in almost any defensive category. I'm actually suprised if Fox isn't fired Sunday afternoon and told to find his own way back from Tampa.

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Joe Gibbs is my choice

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I don't think they will fire billick, but if I had to pick 1 coach that NEEDS to be fired, it's him. He sucked this year...poor call after poor call, and losing to the Dolphins is pathetic. He has had a ton of arguments with players too...including that tirade at the end of regulation in the Dolphins game with several players.

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[QUOTE=Jesse E. Timmons;397350]Joe Gibbs is my choice[/QUOTE]

Gibbs needs a raise after what he did with this injury prone team. He did a great job with personel...I haven't cared for his tendancy to lay back in the 2nd half, nor some other calls, but overall, he has done very well at holding this team together and perservering through tough times.

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it'd cost the ravens 15$mill to fire billick... he's pretty safe. fox has already got public support from his owner, so he's probably safe. After another playoff run, i doubt coughlin goes anywhere either. gibbs may have been offered a two year extension already. there's no chance in hell he'll ever be fired. he'll have to resign or retire first.

childress SHOULD be fired, and word is he's not really well liked up there (among fans and players).

there will be turn over, but not as much as last year.

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Fox is gone. Bank on it.

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[quote=That Guy;397365]it'd cost the ravens 15$mill to fire billick... he's pretty safe. fox has already got public support from his owner, so he's probably safe. After another playoff run, i doubt coughlin goes anywhere either. gibbs may have been offered a two year extension already. there's no chance in hell he'll ever be fired. he'll have to resign or retire first.

[B]childress SHOULD be fired,[/B] and word is he's not really well liked up there (among fans and players).

there will be turn over, but not as much as last year.[/quote]
just curious to why you think this?

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[QUOTE=That Guy;397365]

there will be turn over, but not as much as last year.[/QUOTE]

You're right...there ALWAYS is turnover, and a lot are shocking.

I have a friend that lives in Denver that said he's heard rumors that Shanahan could be fired. Not sure how accurate that is, but there are a lot of people that think he's really messed up this season AND last season after that dropping Plummer for Cutler fiasco. 2 consecutive disasters could mean a ticket out of town. That would shock the NFL community, but it's not out of the question.
I think Mangini could be let go as well. He brought a lot of negativity to NY this year and terrible publicity that the Jets brass can't be happy with. Sure he had a great season last year, but having a similar team this year and getting a whopping 3 wins and destroying his own rep can't be good for his future.
We saw what happened to Schottenhiemer last year, what if the Chargers are dismissed 1st round? Is Norv on the block then?

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Re: Blowouts from players to coaches-

I personally would like to see players "fired" (i.e. traded, cut) if they are disruptive and openly disrespectful of the head coach. We don't want the NFL to turn into the NBA where the coach basically has zero authority. Inmates running the asylum is never a good idea.

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[quote=saden1;397338]Fox? Panthers would be stupid to fire him. There has to be just cause to fire a coach and I see none with Fox's situation what it is.[/quote]Because he's the force that's keeping DeShaun Foster on the field.

That alone should get him sent out of town right there, but his defensive unit has vastly underachieved this year.

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[quote=jsarno;397399]You're right...there ALWAYS is turnover, and a lot are shocking.

I have a friend that lives in Denver that said he's heard rumors that Shanahan could be fired. Not sure how accurate that is, but there are a lot of people that think he's really messed up this season AND last season after that dropping Plummer for Cutler fiasco. 2 consecutive disasters could mean a ticket out of town. That would shock the NFL community, but it's not out of the question.
I think Mangini could be let go as well. He brought a lot of negativity to NY this year and terrible publicity that the Jets brass can't be happy with. Sure he had a great season last year, but having a similar team this year and getting a whopping 3 wins and destroying his own rep can't be good for his future.
We saw what happened to Schottenhiemer last year, what if the Chargers are dismissed 1st round? Is Norv on the block then?[/quote]


Imagine that, a team goes to afc championship after back to back superbowls and they fire the coach (Shanahan) after two slow rebuilding seasons.

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I agree with Guy, Billick isn't going anywhere. They recently re-did his contract I believe? Besides the owner has given him a public endorsement. For the life of me I don't get it. The thing with the Ravens, chances are they won't be any better next year.

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This Fall Guy season. Guys that are blamed so the Head Coach does not get the axe. You know, like Oliver North for Reagan or Scooter Libby for Dick Cheney.
Mike Martz is going to get fired as Offensive Coordinatior in Detriot. He is the fall guy for Marinelli.
There will be a ton of others.

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I'd put money on Fox being on the sidelines in miami by next september.

But who do you think will get the Atlanta job?

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[quote=Rajmahal33;397447]I'd put money on Fox being on the sidelines in miami by next september.

But who do you think will get the Atlanta job?[/quote]

I wouldn't be shocked to see them interview Gregg Williams...or even Russ Grimm for that matter.

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The Dolphins Head Coach Can Cameron.either Him Or His Whole Team.parcells Will Clean House

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[QUOTE=Jesse E. Timmons;397350]Joe Gibbs is my choice[/QUOTE]

Nothing personal....but someone has to say it.
Your comment is idiotic

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[QUOTE=dmek25;397312]i think John Fox gets fired, and ends up with his buddy in Miami[/QUOTE]

Yep, Fox is done

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[QUOTE=Jesse E. Timmons;397350]Joe Gibbs is my choice[/QUOTE]

WOW!!! I'm speechless!!! I guess people don't appreciate anything these days!!!

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If the Panthers or Ravens were smart....they'd fire their coach and hire [B]Schottenheimer[/B].
The best fit would be Carolina as I doubt the Ravens make any change.
He will be a hot commodity and he matches well with those teams.
I'd also say he'd match Miami, but there is no way he could work for Parcells.
And I seriously doubt he would fit with Atlanta, Rams, 49ers, Raiders, Jets.
And I dont know if he'd ever go back to the Chiefs.

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Hot Seat (sp?):
Coughlin: The Giants fading again in the 2nd half of the season. I think lots of people want him gone even though I don't really agree with it. He has a decent shot of being fired if he doesn't advance in the playoffs.
Lovie Smith: Doubt he goes anywhere after one down year, but if this trend continues he could be gone somewhat quick in Chicago. Won't happen this season, but could be a sign of things to come.
Lewis: The defense is terrible, the offense was once potent. I feel most coaches run their course eventually. We have to remember what state the Bengals were in when Lewis went to that franchise too. I think he has a decent shot of being canned or them blowing up that team a bit. Seem to be some deep rooted problems.
Rod Marinelli: I definitely don't feel he deserves it, but it depends on how much the owner likes Matt Millen. Millen may be trying to save his job by using Marinelli as a scapegoat. I think the Lions did much better this year, but late season fades are always bad for coaches.
Andy Reid: Off the field trouble with his sons, a terrible season by recent Eagles standards. Lucky for Andy Reid, fans in Philly are patient... I could see him getting shipped off but doubt it.
Nolan: This one I'm not sure of. I think Nolan sticks around, but I doubt he gets an extra year past this one if he doesnt show improvement.
Billick: If he were a newer coach in Baltimore, he'd definitely be gone. He's done so much for that franchise it might be hard to can him just one year removed from the playoffs. He seems to have lost the team, I think there's a 50-70% chance hes gone.
Linehan: No way he goes. All of his star players went down, his team made the Redskins look like they had all their starters for the first 16 weeks. Once he got starters back, his team started playing much better. The only thing that will cause trouble now, are the fights on the sidelines. Depending on how much is behind that, he could he in trouble there.
Shanehan: No way he gets fired after this year, but his stay in Denver might be coming to a close (and if we don't go the G Will route, I'd love to have him in DC)
Mangeni: Jets will keep him at least one more year, another bad year and hes in trouble.

I could see this as a year without many hires/fires. Maybe some quitters such as Cam, Petrino (already happened), etc. But not a ton of movement in the coaching ranks IMO.

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[QUOTE=Rajmahal33;397447 But who do you think will get the Atlanta job?[/QUOTE]

If they were smart, they would hire Mike Singletary.

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[quote=Daseal;397504]Hot Seat (sp?):
Coughlin: The Giants fading again in the 2nd half of the season. I think lots of people want him gone even though I don't really agree with it. He has a decent shot of being fired if he doesn't advance in the playoffs.
Lovie Smith: Doubt he goes anywhere after one down year, but if this trend continues he could be gone somewhat quick in Chicago. Won't happen this season, but could be a sign of things to come.
Lewis: The defense is terrible, the offense was once potent. I feel most coaches run their course eventually. We have to remember what state the Bengals were in when Lewis went to that franchise too. I think he has a decent shot of being canned or them blowing up that team a bit. Seem to be some deep rooted problems.
Rod Marinelli: I definitely don't feel he deserves it, but it depends on how much the owner likes Matt Millen. Millen may be trying to save his job by using Marinelli as a scapegoat. I think the Lions did much better this year, but late season fades are always bad for coaches.
Andy Reid: Off the field trouble with his sons, a terrible season by recent Eagles standards. [B]Lucky for Andy Reid, fans in Philly are patient[/B]... I could see him getting shipped off but doubt it.
Nolan: This one I'm not sure of. I think Nolan sticks around, but I doubt he gets an extra year past this one if he doesnt show improvement.
Billick: If he were a newer coach in Baltimore, he'd definitely be gone. He's done so much for that franchise it might be hard to can him just one year removed from the playoffs. He seems to have lost the team, I think there's a 50-70% chance hes gone.
Linehan: No way he goes. All of his star players went down, his team made the Redskins look like they had all their starters for the first 16 weeks. Once he got starters back, his team started playing much better. The only thing that will cause trouble now, are the fights on the sidelines. Depending on how much is behind that, he could he in trouble there.
Shanehan: No way he gets fired after this year, but his stay in Denver might be coming to a close (and if we don't go the G Will route, I'd love to have him in DC)
Mangeni: Jets will keep him at least one more year, another bad year and hes in trouble.

I could see this as a year without many hires/fires. Maybe some quitters such as Cam, Petrino (already happened), etc. But not a ton of movement in the coaching ranks IMO.[/quote]

Say what??

Sorry that literally made me laugh out loud.

Those same 'patient' fans wanted both Reid and McNabb gone about a month into this season.

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If Tom Coughlin plays his starters and BEAT the Patriots this week. He will be back next year. If he rest his starters and mess up his franchise by losing to the 15-0 Patriots, people will remember that the Patriots beat the Giants to b e 16-0. Then he goes on to lose to the Bucs? He will be gone next year. I think if Coughlin wants to keep his job, the Giants need to beat the Patriots this weekend or atleast pass the first round in the playoffs.

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no offense taken guys. ive said before gibbs is great as a pres. or mabey gm. but i just dont like him on the sideline, or in the locker room. he just dosent have the fire from my point of view anymore, and i wont forgive the double time-out anytime soon, but he handled the passing of ST better than anyone else ever could.

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[QUOTE=Jesse E. Timmons;397596]no offense taken guys. ive said before gibbs is great as a pres. or mabey gm. but i just dont like him on the sideline, or in the locker room. he just dosent have the fire from my point of view anymore, and i wont forgive the double time-out anytime soon, but he handled the passing of ST better than anyone else ever could.[/QUOTE]

If he were to make the playoffs, would you forgive him?