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Black Monday

PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:41 pm
by classB4ever
So far, 7 coaches and 5 general managers have been let go. They include:

Chan Gailey - Buffalo
Lovie Smith - Chicago
Romeo Crennel - Kansas City
Andy Reid - Philadelphia
Norv Turner & GM A. J. Smith - San Diego
Ken Whisenhunt & GM Rod Graves - Arizona
Pat Shurmur & GM Tom Heckert, Jr. - Cleveland
GM Gene Smith - Jacksonville
GM Mike Tannebaum - New York Jets

How does everyone feel about this? Anybody who shouldn't be on the list? Who else do you guys think will be going? Am surprised that nobody from Dallas has been axed yet. Think New Orleans was smart to tie up Payton.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:47 pm
by packers21
I think Rex Ryan should of been fired. Also I think Whisenhunt is a good coach just had absolutely zero offense besides fitzgerald.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:55 pm
by Run4Fun2009
Rumor has it Andy Reid will be the Arizona coach by the end of the week.

Lovie Smith and Wisenhunt will have jobs next season

Look for Detroit to be on the hot seat for the coming weeks, IMO

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:05 pm
by Hinsa
I can see Reid and Whisenhunt getting fired, but they are darn good coaches and will be employed soon.

The one I can't see getting fired is Lovie Smith. Playoff appearances, one Super Bowl, 10-6 record this year. Man, that's harsh.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:13 pm
by Bison-Vikes #1
Hinsa wrote:I can see Reid and Whisenhunt getting fired, but they are darn good coaches and will be employed soon.

The one I can't see getting fired is Lovie Smith. Playoff appearances, one Super Bowl, 10-6 record this year. Man, that's harsh.


Agreed. Think if Chicago would have been patient, could have finally picked up a good O-coordinator in either Turner or Whisenhunt. Lovie has always had their defense ready to go, just so sporadic offensively.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:21 pm
by Hinsa
Good point about Turner as an OC. He has always put together dynamite offenses, but lacks something as a head coach. Would have been a perfect fit in Chicago with Lovie still the head coach.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:21 am
by Sportsrube
Now it sounds like Reid will end up in Kansas City. I can't believe that none of the Cowboys coaches have been given the pink slip. I wonder how many NFL teams are waiting for certain college teams to play their bowl game so that they can talk to their coaches.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:29 pm
by classB4ever
It seems that Dallas has begun their house cleaning. Also read that Philly is interviewing Lovie Smith. As mentioned above in a couple of posts, I could see Philly bringing in both Lovie and Turner. Bottom of the NFC East is not where Philly wants to be and can see them spending some big money to turn it around fast.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:38 pm
by ndlionsfan
classB4ever wrote:It seems that Dallas has begun their house cleaning. Also read that Philly is interviewing Lovie Smith. As mentioned above in a couple of posts, I could see Philly bringing in both Lovie and Turner. Bottom of the NFC East is not where Philly wants to be and can see them spending some big money to turn it around fast.


I'm a huge Cowboys fan and really think they made a mistake letting Ryan go. Last year defense wasn't great but that was because of no training camp and lack of talent. This year they go out and get the talent and the defense was great the first half of the season, especially closing out games which was always a problem before. Then they got hit with injuries and were basically picking players off the street and still decent. The Cowboys biggest problem is on offense. Way too much talent to be that inept, and it wasn't Romo's fault either. If Jones isn't going to let Garrett go at least hire an OC that knows how to run an offense. I have never like Garrett's offense since he's been calling the plays as OC and then head coach. It's predictable and safe. Jones needs to draft or sign some OL/DL and get the offense changed, but didn't think Ryan was the problem even if his antics are less than to be desired.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:11 pm
by bison football73
What does everyone think about major college coaches like Chip Kelly or Nick Saban staying instead of going pro? I know Saban didn't have a good go the first time around.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:14 pm
by Run4Fun2009
bison football73 wrote:What does everyone think about major college coaches like Chip Kelly or Nick Saban staying instead of going pro? I know Saban didn't have a good go the first time around.


Chip Kelly's heart wasn't in it right now...but it wasn't a surprise to me. I was more intrigued that the Syracuse coach was hired in Buffalo.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:10 pm
by Indy5
bison football73 wrote:What does everyone think about major college coaches like Chip Kelly or Nick Saban staying instead of going pro? I know Saban didn't have a good go the first time around.

Why would Saban ever want to leave? He's got the best gig in college football, gets paid as much as NFL coaches, and could very well end up with the most title ever.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:19 pm
by Hinsa
bison football73 wrote:What does everyone think about major college coaches like Chip Kelly or Nick Saban staying instead of going pro? I know Saban didn't have a good go the first time around.

I like it when these guys realize what a good gig they have and stay. Building a legacy in a college program is much more gratifying as coaching 3-4 years in the pros and then being shown the door. I believe these guys that chase the bucks and move every 3 years or less end up tarnished in the long run. Look what Saban is doing now that he is sticking around Alabama for more than a couple of years.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:33 pm
by bison football73
I agree with Saban's decision. College football is true real authentic football. When I hear football I think college right away. Personally I would rather coach a college program than professional. How about the new speculation with Brian Kelly and the Eagles. Is he going to go o stay at Notre Dame?

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 3:13 pm
by Hinsa
I'd laugh if Notre Dame fired him for thinking of leaving! The guy finally brought Notre Dame back to the national stage and now he is thinking of moving on. I think he'll be back for one more year, but the guy obviously has intentions of moving on to a bigger contract while he's hot. Would serve him right if he comes back and ND goes 6-6 and he's not the hot coach anymore.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 3:17 pm
by Run4Fun2009
Last I heard, Brian Kelly wasn't leaving college football.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 5:24 pm
by Hinsa
I agree with you Run, but he did have some discussions with some pro teams before stating that he was staying with the college game.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:11 pm
by Run4Fun2009
boy...that was quick and unexpected.

Chip Kelly leaves Oregon for the Eagles: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/88496 ... es-sources

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:49 pm
by Flip
Former NDSU player and coach Gus Bradley hired in Jacksonville.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:39 pm
by Hinsa
Good for Gus, but Jax could be a career killer right now. Not much talent and no QB there.

As for Chip Kelly, only one week after he said he was staying at Oregon he is gone. No principles, no standing by your word. So, so sick of it.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:50 pm
by bison football73
Hinsa wrote:Good for Gus, but Jax could be a career killer right now. Not much talent and no QB there.

As for Chip Kelly, only one week after he said he was staying at Oregon he is gone. No principles, no standing by your word. So, so sick of it.


Which makes me think something is going to happen in Oregon.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:04 pm
by Hinsa
You might be absolutely right.

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:28 pm
by panthercub
Gus should give Henne a year to prove himself the kid has an arm!

Re: Black Monday

PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:23 pm
by Indy5
panthercub wrote:Gus should give Henne a year to prove himself the kid has an arm!

I think you mean Gabbert. Henne doesn't have much of an arm. He's just pretty experienced so he made a couple plays that Gabbert wouldn't see develop. I think they really need to give Gabbert another year or two. Their o-line is so bad. If they could improve that a little to give some time he could be alright. He can really rip the ball and make some throws that other guys can't.