05-06 Coaching Changes

[WVUFootball29]

AFC East:

Buffalo: Mike Mularkey (13-13) 2yrs. Buffalo is struggling yet again this season. Even with a sub .500 record this year, I doubt that Ralph Wilson pulls the plug on Mike. However, if GM Tom Donahoe gets the axe this year, does Mularkey and the rest of the coaching staff go down with the Kool-Aid tanker?

 

Miami: Nick Saban (3-7) 1 year. Saban hasn't exactly brought new life to the Dolphins, but he certainly hasnt made them any worse. If miami can bring in the 3 or 4 key players that Saban needs, they might have a serious shot at the division title in 2006.

 

New England: Bill Belichick (95-75) 11 years. The genius that is Bill Belichick will not be going anywhere in 2006. However, if he's gonna need to increase production next season if he wants to keep that title of genius.

 

New York: Herman Edwards (37-37) 5 years. Losing both Pennington and Fiedler early in the season looks to not only cost the Jets the season, but Edwards his job. Herman is going to need a strong finish if he expects to remain the HC for the Jets in 06. The most likely scenario is he gets the axe and takes a coordinator position next year.

 

AFC North

Baltimore: Brian Billick (59-47) 7 years. Though he might not be on the hot seat at the end of a disappointing 2005 campaign, his job in Baltimore will be on the line in 2006. You can only survive on a Super Bowl victory for so long.

 

Cincinnati: Marvin Lewis (23-19) 3 years. 2 straight seasons of .500 ball had many critics questioning the coaching ability of Lewis. However, the Bengals have been stellar this season and look to make a strong showing in the AFC playoffs this year. Lewis isnt going anywhere, he might even get an extension with a good playoff showing.

 

Cleveland: Romeo Crennel (4-6) 1 year. Not quite the turn around that Cleveland fan's hoped for. But 4-6 with the kind of team Romeo has this year isn't a bad record. With the addition of a few key players and the possible return of Kellen Winslow the Browns could be a solid team next season. Look for a tough Cleveland defense next season

 

Pittsburgh: Bill Cowher (137-80-1) 14 years. The stout chinned general of Pittsburgh isn't leaving town anytime soon.

 

AFC South:

Houston: Dom Capers (47-75) 8 Years. The man who built the Jaguars and took them to the playoffs in their second year of existance was supposed to do the same with the Texans. However, that just hasn't been the case in Houston. Another disappointing season looks to be the end of Capers-era in Houston.

 

Indianapolis: Tony Dungy (98-56) 10 years. After being ousted from Tampa Bay, Dungy has gone on to turn the Colts into an AFC powerhouse. However, his teams have struggled in the playoffs year in, year out. Anything less than a Super Bowl victory this year will be a disappointment and may send the Colts front office looking for someone else to get the Colts over that last hurdle

 

Tennessee: Jeff Fisher (95-81) 12 Years. 2-8 so far this season. Norm Chow didnt revitalize the offense like the Titans hoped. If the Titans can regroup and cross the finish line on their feet instead of their hands and knees, Fisher will still be in town. However a 2-14 finish might lead the Titans to go in another direction coaching wise.

 

Jacksonville: Jack Del Rio (21-21) Tough, no nonsense player = tough, no nonsense coach. 7-3 so far with the playoffs in reach. Jack will be back with his young, but one more year mature team next season for a serious super bowl run.

 

AFC West:

Oakland: Norv Turner (58-76-1) 9 Years. 4-6 record, not quite the explosive offense that was expected and Randy Moss can't stand him. Norv will be back next year, but after that is anyone guess.

 

San Diego: Marty Schottenheimer (183-121-1) 20 Years. Marty finally has a very strong offensive team, but a tough early season schedule and the lack of a dominating defense are keeping SD from being a top the AFC west. Unless there is a total implosion, Marty stays for as long as he wants.

 

Denver: Mike Shannahan (118-73) 13 years . Mike can turn nearly any RB into a 1,000 yard rusher. However, since the retirement of John Elway, he's lacked a solid starter at QB. Jake Plummer though has finally been allowed to play QB his way and the Broncos have been nearly unstoppable. As long as he keeps the leash of Jake, the Broncos will keep winning.

 

Kansas City: Dick Vermeil (116-107) 15 years. Has proved time and time again that nice guys don't always finish last. However, KC just doesn't quite have what it takes to win in the playoffs and word has it that Coach Vermeil is contemplating retirement at the end of the season. I think it would be a good idea for him to hang it up and leave it hung up this time.

 

NFC East:

Dallas: Bill Parcells (161-120-1) 18 years. Bill has done what many believed was impossible, co-existed with owner Jerry Jones. As long as Jerry gets the players that Parcells wants, and Parcells keeps winning, he'll be in Dallas as long as he wants.

 

Philadelphia: Andy Reid (68-38) 7 years. May go down in history as the man who told T.O. "No" and stuck to it. However, McNabb can't stay healthy and the Eagles depth is pretty shallow. 2005 is over for the Eagles and 2006 might be a make or break year for Andy Reid.

 

New York: Tom Coughlin (81-73) 10 years. Tougher than a $2.00 steak. Has the Giants in position for solid playoff run behind second year QB Eli Manning. Has long has he has the players on his side, the Giants will be a contender in the NFC

 

Washington: Joe Gibbs (135-75) 14 years. In a publicity stunt gone right, Dan Snyder finally made a smart move bringing back Redskins idol Joe Gibbs. Although, it looks like a farce last season, once Gibbs got the players he wanted on the team the Redskins finally started winning some games. While 5-5 is hardly a stellar record, it's forecasting good things to come if Snyder continues to listen to Gibbs.

 

NFC North:

Green Bay: Mike Sherman (55-35) 6 years. Utter disappointment is the only way to describe the Packers season so far. If Favre retires this season, Green Bay might look to rebuid altogether, meaning new QB, better DB's and a new Head Coach.

 

Chicago: Lovie Smith (12-14) 2 years. The Bears finally have a defense that strikes fear in the hearts of opposing offenses again. It looks like Lovie's growing pains as a head coach are gone and the Bears will win the NFC North.

 

Minnesota: Mike Tice (28-31) 5 years. Even with Minnesota's recent winning streak Tice is on the cutting block. Between the ticket scalping incident, and all the off the field distraction's this year there isn't much that can save Tice's job

 

Detroit: Steve Mariucci (72-67) 9 Years. The current buzz is that Mariucci is on the way out in Detroit and I dont blame the Lions. Mariucci hasn't done much when it comes making the Lions into a solid football team. Mariucci was supposed to be the guy to make Joey Harrington a top NFL QB, instead he's given up on him. Steve might want to get a resume prepared for this offseason.

 

NFC South:

Atlanta: Jim Mora, Jr. (18-9) 2 years. Has had great success in his first 2 seasons as a head coach. Atlanta is sold on him and as long as the Falcons make regular playoff runs Mora will be the man in Atlanta. (Playoffs?!?!?!)

 

New Orleans: Jim Haslett (44-46) 6 years. Just can't seem to do better than .500 in a season. However, with the mess that is New Orleans, I doubt Tom Benson is going to do anything drastic to make the Saints a contender in 2006. Therefor I believe Haslett will still be the coach.

 

Tampa Bay: John Gruden (69-53) 8 years. Although he won't win the part of Annie any time soon, (hopefully you all have seen that commercial on NFL Network) Gruden has turned around the Bucs. After a 5-11 season the Bucs are 7-3 and on the playoff bubble. Gruden will be safe in TB as long has the team continues to improve.

 

Carolina: John Fox (32-26) 4 years. 7-3 with a strong defense and Steve Smith is on fire. As long as they can ride the wave of good play the Panthers will be in playoff contention and Fox will stay off the hot seat

 

NFC West:

San Francisco: Mike Nolan (2-8) 1 year. Not a great way to start one's head coaching career. Nolan will need to improve his record next season or be prepared to be on the chop block.

 

Seattle: Mike Holmgren (133-85 ) 13 years. Holmgren will lead Seattle into the postseason. Holmgren isnt leaving Seattle anytime soon.

 

St. Louis: Joe Vitt (2-3) 1 year. With health problems keeping Mike Martz away from the field and most likely into early retirement, the Rams have been entrusted to Joe Vitt. Its higly unlikely that Vitt will remain the coach after the end of the season.

 

Arizona: Dennis Green (106-79) 12 years. The Cards havent shown any improvement over last season. Partly because of the lack of a QB. Green is going to need to find one soon and start winning some games. Green will be on the hot seat next season.

 

Thats the way I see things...what about you guys?

[finknottle]

Good work.

 

I think the seat under Billick may be a bit hotter. The inexplicable inability to build a merely average passing game during his entire tenure, despite a parade of coordinators and qb's young and old, together with the decline of the defense and running game this year is creating a 'time for a change' sort of atmosphere in Baltimore.

[Ramius]

New York: Herman Edwards (37-37) 5 years.  Losing both Pennington and Fiedler early in the season looks to not only cost the Jets the season, but Edwards his job.  Herman is going to need a strong finish if he expects to remain the HC for the Jets in 06.  The most likely scenario is he gets the axe and takes a coordinator position next year.

 

Indianapolis: Tony Dungy (98-56) 10 years. After being ousted from Tampa Bay, Dungy has gone on to turn the Colts into an AFC powerhouse.  However, his teams have struggled in the playoffs year in, year out.  Anything less than a Super Bowl victory this year will be a disappointment and may send the Colts front office looking for someone else to get the Colts over that last hurdle

 

Green Bay: Mike Sherman (55-35) 6 years.  Utter disappointment is the only way to describe the Packers season so far.  If Favre retires this season, Green Bay might look to rebuid altogether, meaning new QB, better DB's and a new Head Coach.

 

San Francisco: Mike Nolan (2-8) 1 year.  Not a great way to start one's head coaching career.  Nolan will need to improve his record next season or be prepared to be on the chop block.

 

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Good analysis again, heres some thoughts...

 

Re: Jets, on the contrary, losing pennington and fiedler is just what Herm needed to KEEP his job. Now he's got this years excuse gift wrapped for him. Sure theres no coordinators to play scapegoat, but the QB injuries will be blamed for the Jets woes. Herm will be back in NY next season, which is fine with me.

 

Re: Indy, Dungy is a phenomenal coach, and i loved him in Tampa. However, he is a playoff loss this season away from looking like another schottenheimer. Hes always got a good team, but lets see if he can get them over the top this season. Also, One would think Dungy's job is safe, but Indy's window will be closing in the next few years. Wayne and Edge are FA's this season, Harrison is already 33, and Indy has a ton of cap tied up in a few players. If they dont win it all this year, there might be an outside shot that they try to find a new coach who can get them the SB win before the rebuilding process must start again.

 

Re: GB, Sherman and Favre's futures are tied together. Farve has said if he plays next season, he wants to play for Sherman. So they are either both there, or both gone next season. My guess is they are both gone after the horrific season this year.

 

Re: SF, Nolan isnt going anywhere. That franchise was a complete and total disaster, and Nolan will be given at least 3-4 seasons to get things in order before hes gone.

[SACTOBILLSFAN]

I hope the titans fire fisher...i'd take him

[MarkyMannn]

AFC East:

Buffalo: Mike Mularkey (13-13) 2yrs.  Buffalo is struggling yet again this season.  Even with a sub .500 record this year, I doubt that Ralph Wilson pulls the plug on Mike.  However, if GM Tom Donahoe gets the axe this year, does Mularkey and the rest of the coaching staff go down with the Kool-Aid tanker?

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Ralph won't pull the plug this year, yet both deserve it. I see the Bills splitting the Miami-NY games and losing the rest to end 5-11. I think the future is not all that rosy with the current cap, age, and talent of the roster. We'll see

[ShelfromNJ]

Herm Edwards of the Jets isn't leaving.

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/24/sports/f...html?oref=login

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In regards to the Bills, Mularkey will be here next year unless someone like Belicheck or Holmgren quits their job and walks into Ralph's office asking for a job

Start packing your bags:

NY Jets: Herm Edwards, great guy but not so great coach. Unless the Jets have a serious turn around, he may be out as HC

Houston: Capers will get canned

Green Bay: Things keep getting worse in Green Bay and Sherman will probably get canned, especially if Favre retires

Minnesota: Tice will get canned

New Orleans: Haslett gets canned

St Louis: Vitt isn't really on the hotseat as he's just an interim coach, however they will be looking for a new full time head coach next year

 

Might want to update your profile on Monster.com:

Baltimore: Billick is feeling some heat, but will be there next year

Oakland: Norv Turner should survive this year, but with Al Davis as your boss, no job is secure

Detroit: Mooch will survive another year, 2 if he can convince Millen to draft a QB he actually likes rather than having to play Jeff Garcia

 

Might resign:

Tennessee: Fisher is well established there and I doubt they'll can him, at least publicly. For PR reasons they may work out some kind of early retirement thing. Fisher would then goes to CBS/Fox/ESPN for a year then sign on somewhere else. But I think he'll be in Tennessee next year

Kansas City: Vermeil is definitely not on the hotseat, but he may just hang it up

[ganesh]

Minnesota: Tice will get canned

New Orleans: Haslett gets canned

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Tice will remain, if he makes the playoffs...which is a possibility in the

wretched NFC North (a sort of the AFC East...where the Bills still have

a chance)

 

Haslett will be retained for a year more....The Saints have much worser

problems to deal with.