Which Coaches Got Fired in the NFL?
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The NFL regular season is over, and that means it’s time for some head coaches to get the axe. Here’s a look at which coaches got fired in the NFL.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league. It was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association before renaming itself the National Football League in 1922. NFL coaching changes happen every year, and sometimes even multiple times during a single season. Although firing a coach is not an exact science, there are often warning signs that a change may be coming.
Coaches Who Were Fired in the NFL
After a string of poor performances, NFL coaches are often the first to go. This season, several coaches were given their marching orders after their teams failed to meet expectations. Here’s a look at the coaches who were fired in the NFL this season.
Rex Ryan
In 2014, Rex Ryan was the head coach of the New York Jets. He was fired after six seasons with the team.
Gus Bradley
Gus Bradley was fired by the Jaguars after going 14-48 in four seasons, including an 0-12 mark in 2016.
Chip Kelly
Chip Kelly was fired by the San Francisco 49ers on January 1, 2017, after just one season in charge. He had a 2-14 record with the team. Prior to coaching the 49ers, he was the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles from 2013 to 2015.
Mike McCoy
Mike McCoy was fired as the head coach of the San Diego Chargers on January 1, 2017, after four seasons with the team. McCoy was hired in 2013 to replace Norv Turner, and he led the Chargers to a 9-7 record and a playoff appearance in his first season. The team then fell to 5-11 in 2014 and 8-8 in both 2015 and 2016. McCoy was fired after a disappointing 2016 campaign that saw the Chargers fail to build on their 2015 playoff appearance.
Marvin Lewis
The Marvin Lewis era in Cincinnati finally came to an end on Monday, as the Bengals announced they were parting ways with their head coach after 16 seasons.
Lewis finishes his time in Cincinnati with a 131-122-3 record, making him the winningest coach in franchise history. He led the Bengals to the playoffs seven times, but they were never able to get over the hump and win a playoff game under his watch.
The Bengals made it clear that they were ready for a change, as they fired both Lewis and offensive coordinator Ken Zampese after an 0-2 start to the season. Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin will take over as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
Conclusion
In conclusion, these are the coaches who got fired in the NFL. Some were due to poor performance, while others were due to personal issues. We hope that this guide has helped you understand the situation better and that you will be able to make an informed decision about your team’s future.
