Monday, December 29, 2014

2014 NFL Black Monday Preview

This years edition of NFL's Black Monday shall be very interesting. Coaches and GM's will be fired, like every year. Who will get the axe this year? We shall see to find out. Here are my thoughts.

Buffalo Bills- Head coach Doug Marrone deserves to keep his job after going 9-7 this year. GM Doug Whaley should be safe as well. With new ownership, people have speculated that Marrone and Whaley's jobs could be in jeopardy though.

Miami Dolphins- Team owner Stephen Ross said that head coach Joe Philbin will return next season. After a loss today against the Jets, does that change Ross's mind? Don't rule it out.

New England Patriots- Head coach Bill Belichick is not going anywhere. No need to discuss his future.

New York Jets- Head coach Rex Ryan thinks he's going to be fired. So do I and so does everybody else. This morning there was reports that the Jets will likely fire GM John Idzik.

Baltimore Ravens- Since the team is heading back to the postseason, head coach John Harbaugh and GM Ozzie Newsome aren't going anywhere.

Cincinnati Bengals- Depending how they do in the playoffs, head coach Marvin Lewis's job can be in question if they lose in the Wild Card round. Owner Mike Brown has received criticism in the past for not firing Lewis after bad playoff losses the past few years.

Cleveland Browns- Despite finishing 7-9, Cleveland should feel good about themselves. Head coach Mike Pettine should return as well as GM Ray Farmer.

Pittsburgh Steelers- Since the team is heading back to the postseason, head coach Mike Tomlin should be safe as well as GM Kevin Colbert.

Houston Texans- Bill O'Brien should return for his second season as head coach of the Texans. GM Rick Smith has done a nice job putting the team together, despite reports saying that Smith could lose his job.

Indianapolis Colts- Head coach Chuck Pagano has done an outstanding job the past couple of years so his job is safe. GM Ryan Grigson hasn't really done that good of a job, despite drafting franchise quarterback Andrew Luck.

Jacksonville Jaguars- Head coach Gus Bradley and GM David Caldwell should return, despite finishing 3-13.

Tennessee Titans- In November, there were reports saying that head coach Ken Whisenhunt and GM Ruston Webster were safe. Now, CEO Tommy Smith came out and said that Whisenhunt and Webster are indeed safe.

Denver Broncos- Head coach John Fox and GM John Elway are safe no matter what happens with the team in the playoffs.

Kansas City Chiefs- Head coach Andy Reid has done an outstanding job with his team the last two seasons so he's not going anywhere. GM John Dorsey has done a nice job putting the team together, so don't expect change there.

Oakland Raiders- Interim head coach Tony Sporano is not expected to return. GM Reggie McKenzie's future is dependent on the head coaching search.

San Diego Chargers- Head coach Mike McCoy should return after finishing 9-7, despite missing the postseason. GM Tom Tolesco has done a nice job during his two years of this job.

Dallas Cowboys- Dallas wants head coach Jason Garrett to return. Garrett deserves to return after leading the team to the playoffs this season.

New York Giants- Despite finishing a disappointing 6-10, expect head coach Tom Coughlin to return. GM Jerry Reese should return despite not drafting great the past few years (with the exception of rookie wideout Odell Beckham Jr).

Philadelphia Eagles- Head coach Chip Kelly should be back despite missing the playoffs with a 10-6 record.

Washington Redskins- Head coach Jay Gruden's job is safe. Changes should made to Gruden's coaching staff, though.

Chicago Bears- After their disastrous 5-11 season, head coach Marc Trestman and GM Phil Emery should be fired. Reports say that Trestman is expected to be fired.

Detroit Lions- After making the playoffs, head coach Jim Caldwell should be back after a successful first season at the helm. GM Martin Mayhew is doing a better job with drafting as well.

Green Bay Packers- Head coach Mike McCarthy and GM Ted Thompson should be safe no matter how far this team goes.

Minnesota Vikings- First year coach Mike Zimmer did a great job, despite finishing 7-9. Zimmer should be back as well as GM Rick Spielman, who's done a great job putting the team together.

Atlanta Falcons- Head coach Mike Smith and GM Thomas Dmitroff both deserve the axe after two underachieving seasons in a row. Reports say the clock is ticking on both.

Carolina Panthers- Since the team made the playoffs, head coach Ron Rivera's job should be safe for another year.

New Orleans Saints- By far the most disappointing team in the league this season. Head coach Sean Peyton's job should be safe though, but not defensive coordinator Rob Ryan's. GM Mickey Loomis should be safe too.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Head coach Lovie Smith and GM Jason Licht's job should be safe despite having a putrid 2-14 season. This is a rebuilding team and Smith and Licht each were on their first years of the jobs.

Arizona Cardinals- No way head coach Bruce Arians is leaving or getting fired after two successful seasons. Arians and GM Steve Keim deserve a ton of credit for the teams relevancy the last two years.

St. Louis Rams- Despite finishing 6-10, head coach Jeff Fisher should be back next season. GM Les Snead has done a great job rebuilding this team and he and Fisher deserve credit.

San Francisco 49ers- The worst kept secret since August has finally been announced, Jim Harbaugh is leaving after he and the team mutually agreed to part ways. GM Trent Baalke is probably coming back and he and CEO Jed York have to find the next head coach of the team.

Seattle Seahawks- Head coach Pete Carroll and GM John Schneider should be safe no matter what happens to this team in the playoffs.


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