THE COACHING CAROUSEL - Fired/Hired coaches and much more!
Well folks welcome back! Its 2018. Happy New Year!
Ya’ll ready for the NFL Playoffs?
For the first article of 2018 we’re going to tackle the bizarre
NFL coaching carousel. Who’s fired, hired etc. Rumors.
Before we start here’s a list of all the coaches who got the
boot in 2017.
John Fox, Chicago Bears
Jim Caldwell, Detroit Lions
Chuck Pagano, Indianapolis Colts
Ben McAdoo, New York Giants
Jack Del Rio, Oakland Raiders
Retired
Bruce Arians, Arizona Cardinals
General Managers Hired – David Gettleman – Fired GM- Jerry
Reese. Rick Smith, Houston Texans, leave of absence. Ted Thompson, Green Bay
Packers will be transitioning to another role within the organization.
Now here’s my take on coaches who are “safe” that should be
fired immediately. Like I said this is MY opinion.
Marvin Lewis, Cincinnati Bengals: Lewis signed a two year
contract through 2019. Now let’s take a look at this bizarre resigning. 125
career victories 2009 Coach of the year. 4 AFC North titles – 2005, 2009, 2013,
2015. Now that’s pretty impressive
right? Now look at this very important stat. 7 Postseason appearances ZERO
playoff wins. Now Lewis does possess a very impressive resume but in the NFL
the bottom line is winning and winning only. Coaches have been fired for a lot less
after winning in the regular season and constantly losing in the post season.
Does Marty Schottenheimer ring a bell? This is one “resigning” I do not understand
and never will.
Dirk Koetter, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Buccaneers are
retaining Dirk Koeteer for 2018 despite them missing the playoffs for the 10th
straight season! He has a 14-18 career record with the team despite having what
some say a loaded roster. Well on Offense. All they need is a defensive minded coordinator
say like a Jack Del Rio. Yes I say Del Rio because when he doesn’t have much to
worry about he’s a pretty good defensive coordinator. Anyway maybe because they
lost out on the Jon Gruden sweepstakes they had to “settle” for Koetter.
Saved the best for last.
Hue Jackson, Cleveland Browns: Now face it, it’s obvious. He’s
went 0-16! Last coach to do that in this era was Rod Marinelli from the 2008
Detroit Lions. Check these stats and answer
me why this guy’s still coaching. Last win Jackson got with the Browns over the San Diego chargers on December 24th,
2016. His records since then have been 1-31. Now personally Hue seems like a
good coach to be honest BUT that record though. How can that be justified. This
is something since being a fan of the NFL for about 20 years I don’t and will
never understand. Ah well eh.
Now here’s what I’m hearing from the grapevine and my resources
in regards to who’s going where etc.
Jim Schwartz will be interviewing with the New York Giants and
Chicago Bears.
Arizona Cardinals put in a request to interview Minnesota
Vikings OC Pat Shurmur.
Get a load of this! Jim Harbaugh’s name has been thrown
around but he says he’s happy where he is coaching the Wolverines. Sorry had to
throw that in.
Josh McDaniel’s is the biggest and sexiest name out there. I’ve
heard pretty much every opening is his if he wants it. Arizona, Chicago, New
York, Detroit. But what I’ve been hearing is actually the Indianapolis Colts
has caught his eye. Now now folks this is all speculation. Alright!
Another New England coordinator who’s coveted – Matt Patricia.
He’s been linked to the Detroit Lions and New York Giants.
Steve Wilks, DC Carolina Panthers: Linked to the Arizona
Cardinals, Giants and Bears.
And Finally John DeFlippo, QB coach Philadelphia Eagles. The
master mind behind Carson Wntz. He’s been linked to Giants, Bears and Colts.
Well that’s if or now everyone. I look forward to 2018 AND
STAY TUNED FOR A LOT MORE!
Take care for now.
Joe Jeremiah
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