The Chicago Bears had fired head coach Marc Trestman and GM Phil Emery after a disastrous 5-11 season. Here are some potential replacements for Trestman.
1. Mike Shanahan, Former Washington Redskins Head Coach
2. Rex Ryan, Former New York Jets Head Coach
3. Todd Bowles, Defensive Coordinator, Arizona Cardinals
4. Dan Quinn, Defensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks
5. Dave Toub, Special Teams Coach, Kansas City Chiefs
6. Teryl Austin, Defensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions
7. David Shaw, Head Coach, Stanford
8. Adam Gase, Offensive Coordinator, Denver Broncos
9. Brian Kelly, Head Coach, Notre Dame
10. Bill Cowher, CBS Analyst/Former Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach
11. Darrell Bevell, Offensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks
12. Gary Kubiak, Offensive Coordinator, Baltimore Ravens
13. Hue Jackson, Offensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals
14. Jim Schwartz, Defensive Coordinator, Buffalo Bills
15. Pat Shurmur, Offensive Coordinator, Philadelphia Eagles
16. John Fox, Former Denver Broncos Head Coach
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Monday, December 29, 2014
Candidates to replace Mike Smith as Falcons head coach
The Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Mike Smith today after finishing a disappointing 6-10 season. Here are some possible replacements for Smith.
1. Rex Ryan, Former New York Jets Head Coach
2. Todd Bowles, Defensive Coordinator, Arizona Cardinals
3. Teryl Austin, Defensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions
4. Adam Gase, Offensive Coordinator, Denver Broncos
5. Josh McDaniels, Offensive Coordinator, New England Patriots
6. Hue Jackson, Offensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals
7. Darrell Bevell, Offensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks
8. Dan Quinn, Defensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks
9. Gus Malzahn, Head Coach, Auburn
10. Kevin Sumlin, Head Coach, Texas A&M
1. Rex Ryan, Former New York Jets Head Coach
2. Todd Bowles, Defensive Coordinator, Arizona Cardinals
3. Teryl Austin, Defensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions
4. Adam Gase, Offensive Coordinator, Denver Broncos
5. Josh McDaniels, Offensive Coordinator, New England Patriots
6. Hue Jackson, Offensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals
7. Darrell Bevell, Offensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks
8. Dan Quinn, Defensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks
9. Gus Malzahn, Head Coach, Auburn
10. Kevin Sumlin, Head Coach, Texas A&M
Candidates to replace Rex Ryan as Jets head coach
The Jets fired head coach Rex Ryan and GM John Idzik after a dismal 4-12 season. Here are some potential replacements for Ryan.
1. Hue Jackson, Offensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals
2. Darrell Pevell, Offensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks
3. Adam Oates, Offensive Coordinator, Denver Broncos
4. Gary Kubiak, Offensive Coordinator, Baltimore Ravens
5. Kyle Shanahan, Offensive Coordinator, Cleveland Browns
6. Pep Hamilton, Offensive Coordinator, Indianapolis Colts
7. Rod Chudzinski, Special Assistant, Indianapolis Colts
8. Todd Bowles, Defensive Coordinator, Arizona Cardinals
9. John Pagano, Defensive Coordinator, San Diego Chargers
10. Dan Quinn, Defensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks
11. Jim Mora, Head Coach, UCLA
12. Dave Toub, Special Teams Coordinator, Kansas City Chiefs
13. Brian Kelly, Head Coach, Notre Dame
14. Art Briles, Head Coach, Baylor
15. Gus Malzahn, Head Coach, Auburn
16. David Shaw, Head Coach, Stanford
17. Greg Roman, Offensive Coordinator, San Francisco 49ers
1. Hue Jackson, Offensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals
2. Darrell Pevell, Offensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks
3. Adam Oates, Offensive Coordinator, Denver Broncos
4. Gary Kubiak, Offensive Coordinator, Baltimore Ravens
5. Kyle Shanahan, Offensive Coordinator, Cleveland Browns
6. Pep Hamilton, Offensive Coordinator, Indianapolis Colts
7. Rod Chudzinski, Special Assistant, Indianapolis Colts
8. Todd Bowles, Defensive Coordinator, Arizona Cardinals
9. John Pagano, Defensive Coordinator, San Diego Chargers
10. Dan Quinn, Defensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks
11. Jim Mora, Head Coach, UCLA
12. Dave Toub, Special Teams Coordinator, Kansas City Chiefs
13. Brian Kelly, Head Coach, Notre Dame
14. Art Briles, Head Coach, Baylor
15. Gus Malzahn, Head Coach, Auburn
16. David Shaw, Head Coach, Stanford
17. Greg Roman, Offensive Coordinator, San Francisco 49ers
Candidates to replace John Idzik as Jets GM
The Jets had fired GM John Idzik and Head Coach Rex Ryan today after a dismal 4-12 season. Here are some candidates to replace Idzik as Jets GM.
1. Eric DeCosta, Assistant GM, Baltimore Ravens
2. George Paton, Assistant GM, Minnesota Vikings
3. Mark Dominik, Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM
4. Scott Pioli, Former Kansas City Chiefs GM
5. Scot McCloughan, Former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers senior personnel executive
2. George Paton, Assistant GM, Minnesota Vikings
3. Mark Dominik, Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM
4. Scott Pioli, Former Kansas City Chiefs GM
5. Scot McCloughan, Former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers senior personnel executive
Candidates to replace Jim Harbaugh as 49ers head coach
The worst kept secret since August has been revealed, Jim Harbaugh is leaving the San Francisco 49ers and Harbaugh and the team mutually agreed to part ways. Here are some candidates that can potentially replace Harbaugh in San Francisco.
1. Adam Gase, Offensive Coordinator, Denver Broncos
2. David Shaw, Head Coach, Stanford
3. Darrell Bevell, Offensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks
4. Frank Reich, Offensive Coordinator, San Diego Chargers
5. Sean McDermott, Defensive Coordinator, Carolina Panthers
6. Dan Quinn, Defensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks
7. Vic Fagnio, Defensive Coordinator, San Francisco 49ers
8. Jim Mora, Head Coach, UCLA
9. Jim Tomsula, Defensive Line Coach, San Francisco 49ers
10. Josh McDaniels, Offensive Coordinator, New England Patriots
11. Todd Bowles, Defensive Coordinator, Arizona Cardinals
12. Hue Jackson, Offensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals
13. Kyle Shanahan, Offensive Coordinator, Cleveland Browns
14. Mike Shanahan, Former Washington Redskins Head Coach
1. Adam Gase, Offensive Coordinator, Denver Broncos
2. David Shaw, Head Coach, Stanford
3. Darrell Bevell, Offensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks
4. Frank Reich, Offensive Coordinator, San Diego Chargers
5. Sean McDermott, Defensive Coordinator, Carolina Panthers
6. Dan Quinn, Defensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks
7. Vic Fagnio, Defensive Coordinator, San Francisco 49ers
8. Jim Mora, Head Coach, UCLA
9. Jim Tomsula, Defensive Line Coach, San Francisco 49ers
10. Josh McDaniels, Offensive Coordinator, New England Patriots
11. Todd Bowles, Defensive Coordinator, Arizona Cardinals
12. Hue Jackson, Offensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals
13. Kyle Shanahan, Offensive Coordinator, Cleveland Browns
14. Mike Shanahan, Former Washington Redskins Head Coach
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.
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.
Friday, December 26, 2014
2014 NFL Week 17 Picks
Here are my picks for week seventeen of the 2014 NFL Season.
Sunday, December 28th
(3-12) Jacksonville Jaguars vs (8-7) Houston Texans- Jacksonville is coming off a Thursday night home win against Tennessee. Houston is coming off a big home win against Baltimore to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Defensive end JJ Watt is making a strong case for the league MVP award and I believe Watt has another great game en route to a Houston victory.
Prediction: Houston 26, Jacksonville 17.
(9-6) San Diego Chargers vs (8-7) Kansas City Chiefs- San Diego is coming off a huge come from behind road win on Saturday night against San Francisco. Kansas City is coming off a tough road loss against Pittsburgh. The only thing San Diego needs to do in order to get the second AFC Wild Card spot. Kansas City needs a win plus losses by Houston and Baltimore to get that second AFC Wild Card spot. I believe San Diego once again wins and gets in.
Prediction: San Diego 31, Kansas City 27.
(3-12) New York Jets vs (8-7) Miami Dolphins- The Jets are coming off a home loss against New England. Miami is coming off a home win against Minnesota, in which they won on a game winning safety in the final minute of regulation. Miami has been eliminated from the playoffs, but they should close out a respectable season with a home win.
Prediction: Miami 31, NY Jets 21.
(5-10) Chicago Bears vs (6-9) Minnesota Vikings- Chicago is coming off a home loss against Detroit. Minnesota is coming off a road loss against Miami. Chicago is starting Jay Cutler, who was benched last week for Jimmy Clausen, who has a concussion. Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been great of late and I believe they win here in their season finale.
Prediction: Minnesota 33, Chicago 21.
(8-7) Buffalo Bills vs (12-3) New England Patriots- Buffalo is now eliminated from playoff contention because they lost in Oakland last week. New England is coming off a road win at MetLife against the Jets. New England isn't playing for anything now that they clinched home field advantage with Denver losing on Monday night. I still believe New England takes this one at home.
Prediction: New England 27, Buffalo 19.
(9-6) Philadelphia Eagles vs (6-9) New York Giants- Philadelphia is coming off a disappointing road loss against Washington, which eliminated them from playoff contention. The Giants are coming off an impressive road win against St. Louis. Look for offensive rookie of the year favorite Odell Beckham Jr to have another big day and for the Giants to close the season with four straight wins.
Prediction: NY Giants 34, Philadelphia 27.
(6-9) New Orleans Saints vs (2-13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- New Orleans is coming off a disappointing home loss against Atlanta, which eliminated them from playoff contention. Tampa Bay is coming off a home loss against Green Bay. If Tampa loses here, they'll earn the first pick in the 2015 draft. I believe that happens.
Prediction: New Orleans 27, Tampa Bay 20.
(10-5) Indianapolis Colts vs (2-13) Tennessee Titans- Indianapolis is coming off a disastrous road loss against Dallas, in which they already had their division locked up but were still playing for seeding and quarterback Andrew Luck was benched. Tennessee is coming off a Thursday night road loss against Jacksonville. Expect Luck to bounce back and Indianapolis to get out of its funk.
Prediction: Indianapolis 30, Tennessee 13.
(11-4) Dallas Cowboys vs (4-11) Washington Redskins- Dallas is coming off a big home win against Indianapolis. Washington is coming off a nice home win against Philadelphia. Dallas can get a first-round bye with a win plus losses by Arizona and Seattle. I believe they'll get the win but I don't know about the bye.
Prediction: Dallas 34, Washington 30.
(7-8) Cleveland Browns vs (9-6) Baltimore Ravens- Cleveland is coming off a road loss against Carolina. Baltimore is coming off a bad road loss against Houston, which can kill their playoff hopes when it's all said and done. Baltimore can clinch the second AFC Wild Card spot with a win plus a San Diego loss. I believe Baltimore gets the win, but not the playoff berth because I picked San Diego to beat Kansas City.
Prediction: Baltimore 24, Cleveland 17.
(6-8-1) Carolina Panthers vs (6-9) Atlanta Falcons- Carolina is coming off a huge home win against Cleveland, which kept them in contention for the division. Atlanta is coming off a huge road win against New Orleans, which is why their in contention for the division. This was a tough call, but Carolina has the better defense and that will be the difference here.
Prediction: Carolina 27, Atlanta 24.
(3-12) Oakland Raiders vs (11-4) Denver Broncos- Oakland is coming off a home win against Buffalo. Denver is coming off a disappointing road loss on Monday night against Cincinnati. Denver can clinch a first round bye with a win here against Oakland and I believe they'll bounce back from Monday night and earn the bye.
Prediction: Denver 33, Oakland 20.
(11-4) Arizona Cardinals vs (7-8) San Francisco 49ers- Arizona is coming off a disastrous home loss against Seattle. San Francisco is coming off a Saturday night overtime home loss against San Diego. Arizona is starting Ryan Lindley again and I think San Francisco caps off a disappointing season with a win in which is all but Jim Harbaugh's final game as Niners head coach.
Prediction: San Francisco 23, Arizona 20.
(6-9) St. Louis Rams vs (11-4) Seattle Seahawks- St. Louis is coming off a disappointing home loss against the Giants. Seattle is coming off their biggest win of the season on the road in Arizona. St. Louis beat Seattle a few months ago, but they were home in that game. Seattle can clinch their division and home field advantage with a win here and I believe they'll do just that.
Prediction: Seattle 30, St. Louis 21.
(10-4-1) Cincinnati Bengals vs (10-5) Pittsburgh Steelers- Cincinnati is coming off an impressive home win against Denver. Pittsburgh is coming off a huge home win against Kansas City. The winner of this game wins the AFC North and the loser of this game earns the first AFC Wild Card. Home field advantage will lift Pittsburgh to the division title.
Prediction: Pittsburgh 30, Cincinnati 24.
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