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Which NFL Coaches Should Be Fired?

Written December 28, 2008 by Evan Altemus

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The first few weeks of the NFL season saw three head coaches get the ax. San Francisco fired Mike Nolan, St. Louis fired Scott Linehan, and Oakland had the firing with the most publicity, as Lane Kiffin got canned. Surprisingly, no other head coaches got fired in the latter parts of this season, but that trend is going to change after this Sunday. Let’s review who should and shouldn’t get the ax at the end of this season.

Romeo Crennel (Cleveland) – His team has under achieved this season, but they did have to play a much tougher schedule from a year ago. However, there are several players who have publicly said that the Browns have quit at various points this season. There is no team unity and it appears that Crennel has lost control of the players. Now there are confirmed reports that Brady Quinn was punched in the face in a dispute with Shaun Smith. Crennel will probably get fired within a week after the season ends.

Rod Marinelli (Detroit) – This one is obvious, but Marinelli is a class act, especially with the way he handled a reporter’s attack on his family following the loss to the Saints.

Wade Phillips (Dallas) – Phillips team has vastly underperformed this season. He is one of the best defensive coordinators in the league, but he isn’t the type of leader or motivator that a team like the Cowboys needs. Look for a change if they don’t make it to the post season and win at least two games in the playoffs.

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Herm Edwards (Kansas City) – Edwards has done a very good job with an extremely young team. Don’t much was expected of the Chiefs entering this season, but they have been competitive in almost every game recently. Kansas City has several devastating losses this season, following some late game collapses. However, his team has fought hard in every game and appears to now have a good young quarterback. Edwards should definitely be retained by whoever the new general manager is.

Marvin Lewis (Cincinnati) – The Bengals have dealt with several injuries this season, most notably to starting quarterback Carson Palmer. However, Cincinnati has been very competitive in almost every game this season, and they have played the best teams very tough, evident by their 4-0 against the spread record against the NFC East. Lewis has also done a good job in controlling Chad Johnson. Marvin Lewis should not be fired, giving the circumstances his team has had to deal with.

Andy Reid (Philadelphia) – The Eagles are so close to being a Super Bowl team. They would take a huge step backwards if they decide to get rid of Reid and starting quarterback Donovan McNabb. Philadelphia only needs to add a power running back and a big play wide receiver. With those additions, they would arguably be the best team in the league, given how strong the defense is. However, Eagles management might give in to the ridiculous sports talk radio and media comments that Reid should be fired. If Philadelphia wants to have a winning season next year, then they should bring him back.

Here are a few more coaches who should retain their jobs at the end of the season, despite media scrutiny: Mike McCarthy, Jack Del Rio, Dick Jauron, Brad Childress, and Mike Shanahan. Norv Turner’s future may be determined by what San Diego does on Sunday and in the playoffs.

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Paul J Letteri on December 30th, 2008 6:56 am

Put this in perspective – Wade Phillips as a coach has Never won a playoff game ,the team does not respect him as a coach and he even admits ,and states the players should Motivate themselves HOW DUMB is that statement?
Football is a game full of emotions .
A perfect example is the Philli Dallas game, Philli
was like a team pumped up on speed and the Cowboys Valium.
LOOK at these facts the Cowboys were 1st in penalties over 135 compared to the Patriots 55, also they are also near the bottom in takeawys ,this proves that this team is totally disorganized .The whole crew has to go. Bring in a great coach and motivator Bill Cowher ,and let him do his job ,Jerry and you will win a Superbowl with phillips
look for more of the same ,several players commented they
lack the motivation and organization with Wade.
if the players were to take a vote Phillips would be gone before daybreak !!

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Steve Janus on December 30th, 2008 7:13 am

Paul-

I feel like Wade Phillips is one of those NFL coaches that needs to know his roll. He’s a defensive coordinator, and a good one, but he does not have the personality to be a head coach in the NFL, particularly for the Dallas Cowboys. Bill Cowher would be a great hire for any number of NFL teams, but I do wonder if he’d even want the Dallas job at this point. It might be more of a hassle for him than it’s worth (remember Bill Parcels?). One thing is for sure, the Cowboys need to make some major changes both with personnel and within the organization for any chance to compete at an elite level in this league. They have tons of talent, but no coach has been able to bring these guys together, and the window to do so is closing rapidly. – Steve

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