You know they are coming. Some may be here sooner than next year. Lets each make a list of teams you expect to have a new coach...and why. My choice for Coach will be in bold.
I will do this be Conf. and Div.
NFC
NFC EAST
Dallas - Currently 7-3 but this team is just ugly. I know they have a damn good shot to make the playoffs, in fact I still think three teams could come from the NFC East. But my gut says if they don't win a playoff game, and even if they do....but don't win the Bowl....this will be a change here. Possible canidates - Shanahan, Gruden, Holmgren, Cowher.
NY Giants - Currently 6-4 but playing better. Defensive injuries have killed this team. Still, they are in the running for the playoffs. I think Coughlin is safe.
Philadelphia - Currently 6-4 with a shot at division or wild card. Regardless, I think Andy has a job as long as he wants out.
Washington - Currently 3-7 Goner. Zorn will be gone, Campbell will be gone...and I would not be shocked if Portis was gone as well. I look for this team to be blown up, and rebuilt. Which should be a joke...since they prefer to trade their picks and not use them. Possibles include - Shanahan, Cowher(doubt it though), Gruden and maybe Holmgren.
NFC North
Minnesota Vikings - 9-1 with TD THROWING Jesus at the helm. With a contract renewel in hand....this job is totally safe.
Green Bay - 6-4 and in the playoff hunt. Made major defensive transition to the 3-4, but really missed fixing the O-line. Team has incredible offensive talent in Rodgers, Jennings, Driver, Grant and young Wr depth in Jones and Nelson. Defense has studs at LB and some on DL. DBs due to injuries and age are an issue. Still, I think the coach is safe...but the GM may be another matter.
Chicago - Currently 4-6.....This is a tough call. Most are really disappointed in how this team has played. I also know most are calling the Cutler deal a bust. I disagree. Had the defense not lost key players to injury, and had the O-line shaped up...this team could have been a real player in the division. This team needs real Wrs. They need an major influx at OL. Depth on defense is needed as well. Still, I think Lovie is safe one more year....but the GM again may be gone.
Detroit - 2-8, New head coach, rebuilding team. I think Schwartz is safe for another year. This team needs to continue to rebuild the def. and Off. line. Stafford looks to be okay if he has time to throw, TE Pettigrew and Rb K. smith are solid. Calvin is superman at wr. Given a defense that could hold someone, and a OL that could block...and they would improve greatly.
NFC South
New Orleans - 10 - 0, boy what a difference a defense can make. Don't even have to be a top 10 defense....when you lead the league in scoring, you just need to stop them once in a while. Nice job here!
Atlanta - 5-5, somewhat disappointing from last years playoff team..but still a solid squad. Offense is still pretty good, and acquisition of Gonzales was solid. Need to finish rebuilding the defense and this team will be back in the playoffs.
Carolina - 4-6, say goodbye to Fox. This is the last straw. The team continues to regress, and the talent they have brought in outside of Rb and LB has been little help. Team needs a new coach, and a new Qb to get the future started. Possible canidates - Gruden, Shanahan, Holmgren, Cowher**
** yep this will be where Cowher lands. Remember he quit to be closer to home and family...and Carolina is just that!
Tampa Bay - 1-9, and not very good. This team is a mystery. They hire a new HC, but force the keeping of the OC. Then just before the season starts they boot the OC, and promote the Qb coach to OC. Then during the season they boot the DC, and extend the contract of the new OC. My guess is they will retain Morris. But this is one I am puting up in the air as they may need a more total change.
NFC West
Arizona - 7-3 and in control of the division. Solid effort from the defending NFC champs! They have a pretty good def, a great passing offense and are developing a running game. Job safe.
San Francisco - 4-6 and no real progression per say. But I think the job is safe, the defense is overall much, much better. Gore is still solid, with Oline better. Need to continue to add at WR, and get a Qb that can actually run this franchise. Still, I think the coach is safe.
Seattle - 3-7....Mora fail part duex?? This team is just awful. Injuries have played a major part...but still, this is just bad. Normally, I would say a new coach is safe. But rumors are flying now that the team is already talking to Holmgren to return. I think if the team continues to lose, Mora is gone. Possible canidates - Shanahan, Holmgren, Gruden, Cowher and up and coming OC or DC. Not sure here, but I just don't believe Holmgren will come back.
St. Louis - 1-9 on a team no one expected much from, and got just that. Still, they have made major roster changes but still need more help. A franchise Qb would also help as Bulger i think is gone. But I think coach is safe.
AFC to come later!!
I will do this be Conf. and Div.
NFC
NFC EAST
Dallas - Currently 7-3 but this team is just ugly. I know they have a damn good shot to make the playoffs, in fact I still think three teams could come from the NFC East. But my gut says if they don't win a playoff game, and even if they do....but don't win the Bowl....this will be a change here. Possible canidates - Shanahan, Gruden, Holmgren, Cowher.
NY Giants - Currently 6-4 but playing better. Defensive injuries have killed this team. Still, they are in the running for the playoffs. I think Coughlin is safe.
Philadelphia - Currently 6-4 with a shot at division or wild card. Regardless, I think Andy has a job as long as he wants out.
Washington - Currently 3-7 Goner. Zorn will be gone, Campbell will be gone...and I would not be shocked if Portis was gone as well. I look for this team to be blown up, and rebuilt. Which should be a joke...since they prefer to trade their picks and not use them. Possibles include - Shanahan, Cowher(doubt it though), Gruden and maybe Holmgren.
NFC North
Minnesota Vikings - 9-1 with TD THROWING Jesus at the helm. With a contract renewel in hand....this job is totally safe.
Green Bay - 6-4 and in the playoff hunt. Made major defensive transition to the 3-4, but really missed fixing the O-line. Team has incredible offensive talent in Rodgers, Jennings, Driver, Grant and young Wr depth in Jones and Nelson. Defense has studs at LB and some on DL. DBs due to injuries and age are an issue. Still, I think the coach is safe...but the GM may be another matter.
Chicago - Currently 4-6.....This is a tough call. Most are really disappointed in how this team has played. I also know most are calling the Cutler deal a bust. I disagree. Had the defense not lost key players to injury, and had the O-line shaped up...this team could have been a real player in the division. This team needs real Wrs. They need an major influx at OL. Depth on defense is needed as well. Still, I think Lovie is safe one more year....but the GM again may be gone.
Detroit - 2-8, New head coach, rebuilding team. I think Schwartz is safe for another year. This team needs to continue to rebuild the def. and Off. line. Stafford looks to be okay if he has time to throw, TE Pettigrew and Rb K. smith are solid. Calvin is superman at wr. Given a defense that could hold someone, and a OL that could block...and they would improve greatly.
NFC South
New Orleans - 10 - 0, boy what a difference a defense can make. Don't even have to be a top 10 defense....when you lead the league in scoring, you just need to stop them once in a while. Nice job here!
Atlanta - 5-5, somewhat disappointing from last years playoff team..but still a solid squad. Offense is still pretty good, and acquisition of Gonzales was solid. Need to finish rebuilding the defense and this team will be back in the playoffs.
Carolina - 4-6, say goodbye to Fox. This is the last straw. The team continues to regress, and the talent they have brought in outside of Rb and LB has been little help. Team needs a new coach, and a new Qb to get the future started. Possible canidates - Gruden, Shanahan, Holmgren, Cowher**
** yep this will be where Cowher lands. Remember he quit to be closer to home and family...and Carolina is just that!
Tampa Bay - 1-9, and not very good. This team is a mystery. They hire a new HC, but force the keeping of the OC. Then just before the season starts they boot the OC, and promote the Qb coach to OC. Then during the season they boot the DC, and extend the contract of the new OC. My guess is they will retain Morris. But this is one I am puting up in the air as they may need a more total change.
NFC West
Arizona - 7-3 and in control of the division. Solid effort from the defending NFC champs! They have a pretty good def, a great passing offense and are developing a running game. Job safe.
San Francisco - 4-6 and no real progression per say. But I think the job is safe, the defense is overall much, much better. Gore is still solid, with Oline better. Need to continue to add at WR, and get a Qb that can actually run this franchise. Still, I think the coach is safe.
Seattle - 3-7....Mora fail part duex?? This team is just awful. Injuries have played a major part...but still, this is just bad. Normally, I would say a new coach is safe. But rumors are flying now that the team is already talking to Holmgren to return. I think if the team continues to lose, Mora is gone. Possible canidates - Shanahan, Holmgren, Gruden, Cowher and up and coming OC or DC. Not sure here, but I just don't believe Holmgren will come back.
St. Louis - 1-9 on a team no one expected much from, and got just that. Still, they have made major roster changes but still need more help. A franchise Qb would also help as Bulger i think is gone. But I think coach is safe.
AFC to come later!!
