Which NFL Coaches Got Fired?
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The NFL season is over, and that means it’s time for some coaches to get the axe. Here’s a look at which NFL coaches got fired after the 2016 season.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league. It was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself as the National Football League for the 1922 season. The NFL agreed to merge with the American Football League (AFL) in 1966, and the first Super Bowl was held at the end of that season; the merger was completed in 1970. Today, through continuous growth, the NFL has become one of the largest sports leagues in terms of revenue and popularity in the United States and Canada.
This guide provides information on which NFL coaches have been fired during the 2020-2021 season.
Cleveland Browns – Hue Jackson
The Browns parted ways with Hue Jackson after another loss, this time to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jackson finishes his tenure in Cleveland with a record of 3-36-1, which is the worst coaching record in NFL history for a head coach with that many games under his belt. It was clear that Jackson had lost the locker room, as there were reports of him berating players and being generally unpleasant to be around. Jackson’s firing was overdue, and it’s doubtful that he’ll get another head coaching gig anytime soon.
Arizona Cardinals – Steve Wilks
The Arizona Cardinals parted ways with first-year head coach Steve Wilks after just one season. Wilks was brought in to replace the retired Bruce Arians, but he was unable to turn around the Cardinals’ fortunes, as they finished with a 3-13 record. In total, Wilks won just four games in his tenure with the Cardinals.
Green Bay Packers – Mike McCarthy
On Sunday, the Packers lost to the Cardinals 20-17, giving Arizona their first win of the season. The Packers are 4-7-1 and have now lost four games in a row. It was reported by NFL Network that Mike McCarthy will be fired as head coach of the Packers. This firing comes as a surprise to many, as McCarthy has been the Packers head coach since 2006 and has led them to a Super Bowl title in 2010.
Houston Texans – Bill O’Brien
O’Brien was sacked by the Houston Texans after a 0-4 start to the 2020 season. This came as a surprise to many, as O’Brien had led the Texans to four consecutive AFC South division titles. However, O’Brien was never able to win a playoff game with the Texans, and his firing leaves him with a 52-48 record in six seasons with the team.
Conclusion
Here are the NFL coaches who were fired following the 2019 season:
-Steve Wilks, Arizona Cardinals
-Dan Quinn, Atlanta Falcons
-Freddie Kitchens, Cleveland Browns
-Pat Shurmur, New York Giants
-Bill O’Brien, Houston Texans
-Adam Gase, New York Jets
-Matt Patricia, Detroit Lions
-Zac Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals
-Anthony Lynn, Los Angeles Chargers
