Did Any NFL Coaches Get Fired Today?
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Did Any NFL Coaches Get Fired Today?
NFL Coaches Who Were Fired Today
On Black Monday, the day after the end of the NFL regular season, several head coaches were fired. Here are the coaches who were let go today.
Bruce Arians
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians has retired, the team announced on Monday.
Arians, who was hired by the Cardinals in 2013, went 49-30-1 in his five seasons with the team. He led Arizona to a 13-3 record and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game in 2015.
The 65-year-old coach is a two-time NFL Coach of the Year, winning the award with the Cardinals in 2014 and with the Indianapolis Colts in 2012.
Bill O’Brien
Texans head coach Bill O’Brien was fired today after four and a half seasons with the team. O’Brien went 52-48 in his time with the Texans, including a 4-12 record this season. He led the team to the playoffs four times, but never made it past the divisional round.
Dan Quinn
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn was officially fired today after the team’s 0-5 start to the 2020 season. Quinn had a career record of 43-42 with the Falcons, and led the team to a Super Bowl appearance in 2016.
Reasons Why These NFL Coaches Were Fired
NFL coaches are typically some of the most highly-paid individuals in their profession. They are also usually very well-respected. However, there are occasions when NFL coaches are fired. Reasons for this can vary, but usually have something to do with the team’s poor performance.
Poor performance
poor performance The following NFL coaches were fired due to poor performance.
-Gus Bradley, Jaguars
-Mike McCoy, Chargers
-Rex Ryan, Bills
-Chip Kelly, 49ers
Poor relationship with management
NFL Coaches are not exempt from the poor management, bad relationships, and just poor coaching that can lead to them being let go from their position. In some cases, it seems like the owner or general manager of the team was the one who should have been fired instead of the coach. Here are some of the coaches who were recently let go and the reasons why.
Poor relationships with management:
-Todd Bowles, New York Jets: Bowles had aious differences with GM Mike Maccagnan.
-Steve Wilks, Arizona Cardinals: Wilks reportedly had a “fractured” relationship with GM Steve Keim.
-Mike McCarthy, Green Bay Packers: It was time for a change after 13 years with the same head coach, according to Packers president Mark Murphy.
-Hue Jackson, Cleveland Browns: Jackson’s relationship with new GM John Dorsey was “not repairable,” according to team owner Jimmy Haslam.
Poor coaching:
-Vance Joseph, Denver Broncos: The Broncos failed to make the playoffs under Joseph despite having a talented roster.
-Marvin Lewis, Cincinnati Bengals: Lewis couldn’t get the Bengals over the playoff hump during his 16 seasons as head coach.
-Dirk Koetter, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Bucs regressed in 2018 after showing promise in 2017.
Lack of player development
One of the most common reasons why NFL coaches get fired is a lack of player development. Coaches are typically evaluated based on how well their team performs, and if the team isn’t performing up to par, the coach is usually the first person to get the ax. In order for a team to be successful, its players need to be able to develop and improve over time, and if they’re not, it’s likely that the coach will be replaced.
Another reason why NFL coaches get fired is because of a lack of discipline. Discipline is crucial in any sport, but especially in football, where one mistake can cost a team the game. If a coach can’t instill discipline in his players, it’s likely that he’ll be replaced.
Finally, another reason why NFL coaches get fired is because of a poor relationship with the front office. The front office is responsible for hiring and firing coaches, so if a coach has a poor relationship with them, it’s likely that he’ll be let go at some point.
How Will These NFL Coaches Be Replaced?
By assistant coaches
Many assistant coaches are already preparing to take over as head coaches for the upcoming season. Some of the more notable names include:
-Doug Pederson, former offensive coordinator for the Eagles, who will be taking over as head coach of the team.
-Adam Gase, former offensive coordinator for the Bears, who will be taking over as head coach of the Dolphins.
-Hue Jackson, former offensive coordinator for the Bengals, who will be taking over as head coach of the Browns.
By other head coaches
In the National Football League (NFL), a head coach is the leader of the team’s coaching staff, appearing in the team’s media guide and typically working under a long-term contract with the team. He may also be called a “manager”, although this term usually refers to someone who oversees a business. Head coaches often hold a position of great responsibility and are considered prominent members of an organization. When NFL teams are looking to replace their head coach, they often target other head coaches.
By coordinators
In today’s NFL, it is very common for coordinators to be promoted to head coaching positions. In fact, 7 of the 32 current NFL head coaches began their careers as coordinators, including Super Bowl-winning coaches Bill Belichick, Pete Carroll, and John Harbaugh. With that said, here are the coordinators who could potentially replace these fired coaches.
