Which Coach Will Be Fired First?

Added on Oct 29, 2012 by Scott in

NFL

With the 2012 NFL season halfway over, head coaches of teams that are floundering are scrambling for answers to their woes. They will either find a way to turn things around or face the possibility of losing their jobs. It’s the harsh reality of life in professional football. Owners demand results and expect wins. If they don’t get both the first casualty is usually the man in charge. One of the following coaches will likely be the first to receive a pink slip.

Romeo Crennel (Chiefs) – A 1-6 start an no explanation for why his best player received only five carries in losing to the division rival Raiders yesterday pretty much sums up Crennel. It’s not a matter of if he gets fired but when. Another two or three losses in a row will likely seal his fate.

Norv Turner (Chargers) – A 3-1 start has morphed into 3-4. Same ol’ Norv. The Chargers make too many mental errors to be a contender. Penalties, turnovers and missed opportunities have plagued Turner’s tenure in San Diego. Barring a deep run into the playoffs, it appears his days are numbered. Of course Philip Rivers’ sudden swoon isn’t doing his coach any favors.

Andy Reid (Eagles) – Fire your embattled defensive coordinator then proceed to give up 30 points at home following a bye. Reid’s next move will be to bench Michael Vick. When that blows up in his face there will be no one left to shift the blame to. Jeff Lurie isn’t a kneejerk owner, so Big Red should last the season. But two straight years of passionless non-playoff football won’t keep him employed for long.

Pat Shurmur (Browns) – With rookie starters all over the field, Shurmur might be given a mulligan if the Browns don’t string together a few wins. However, with team president Mike Holmgren on his way out, new owner Jimmy Haslam is obviously ushering in a new era that probably won’t include the current head coach.

Jason Garrett (Cowboys) – Jerry Jones isn’t know for his patience, especially when the ‘Boys fail to live up to the hype. Tony Romo has already thrown more interceptions in seven games (13) than he did all of last season (10). That’s not really Garrett’s fault, but he’ll be shown the door first if Dallas doesn’t rebound.

Ron Rivera (Panthers) – Carolina keeps finding new and creative ways to lose games. Cam Newton isn’t setting the league on fire like he did as a rookie, but he isn’t the only problem. A stagnant run game and a defense prone to fourth quarter collapses falls on Rivera.