It is a challenging period in the NFL schedule. The conclusion of the regular season is commonly referred to as “Black Monday” in the tabloid world, as it marks the day when head coaches, general managers, and coordinators face the possibility of losing their jobs. Sometimes, the decision is driven by the natural progression of a relationship, as the business-oriented league demands tangible results. However, there are instances, such as the Tennessee Titans’ dismissal of head coach Mike Vrabel, where change is made simply for the sake of change, and the franchise may ultimately regret their choice.
Now, let’s take a look at the current vacancies across the league and the legacy left behind by those who were fired.
1. San Francisco 49ers Defensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 1 season
– Accomplishments: Led a top-five defense in the NFL, experienced another collapse in the Super Bowl against the Chiefs.
2. Miami Dolphins Defensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 1 season
– Accomplishments: Pioneered the current defensive strategy in the NFL.
3. Green Bay Packers Defensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 3 seasons
– Accomplishments: Contributed to Dallas’ ongoing streak of embarrassing playoff performances.
4. Philadelphia Eagles Senior Defensive Assistant:
– Tenure: 1 season
– Accomplishments: Continues to find employment despite underperforming in their role.
5. Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 1 season
– Accomplishments: Played a role in the development of the innovative Tush Push.
6. Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 1 season
– Accomplishments: Demoted and lost playcalling duties midway through the season.
7. Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 3 seasons
– Accomplishments: Helped Geno Smith secure the Comeback Player of the Year Award.
8. New Orleans Saints Offensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 15 seasons
– Accomplishments: Super Bowl XLIV champion, successfully operated without Sean Payton for multiple seasons, managed to evoke sympathy for Derek Carr.
9. Cleveland Browns Offensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 4 seasons
– Accomplishments: Orchestrated an offense where a 39-year-old Joe Flacco thrived while Deshaun Watson struggled.
10. New England Patriots Head Coach and GM:
– Tenure: 24 seasons
– Record: 266-121
– Accomplishments: Six Super Bowl victories, three-time Coach of the Year, one-time Executive of the Year, widely regarded as the greatest of all time.
11. Seattle Seahawks Head Coach:
– Tenure: 13 years
– Record: 137-89-1
– Accomplishments: Super Bowl XLVIII champion, mastermind behind the Legion of Boom, successfully transitioned from Russell Wilson to Geno Smith.
12. New York Giants Defensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 2 years
– Accomplishments: Coined the nickname “Wink” for a grown man, revitalized the use of zero blitzes.
13. Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 2 years
– Accomplishments: Made Justin Fields a compelling prospect, prompting discussions about selecting him as the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft.
14. Tennessee Titans Head Coach:
– Tenure: 6 years
– Record: 54-45
– Accomplishments: Back-to-back division champions, named Coach of the Year in 2021.
15. Washington Commanders Head Coach:
– Tenure: 4 years
– Record: 26-40-1
– Accomplishments: Battled cancer while coaching, guided the team to the playoffs with Taylor Heinicke.
16. Carolina Panthers GM:
– Tenure: 3 years
– Accomplishments: Outlasted Matt Rhule as the head coach.
17. Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 2 years
– Accomplishments: Led a defense ranked 10th by DVOA but still faced termination.
18. Atlanta Falcons Head Coach:
– Tenure: 3 years
– Record: 21-30
– Accomplishments: Consistently frustrated fantasy football players.
19. Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach:
– Tenure: 3 years
– Record: 24-24
– Accomplishments: Initially praised for embracing analytics, but the enthusiasm waned over time.
20. Los Angeles Chargers GM:
– Tenure: 11 years
– Accomplishments: Drafted Justin Herbert, acquired high-priced but underperforming defensive talent.
21. Carolina Panthers Head Coach:
– Tenure: Less than 1 season
– Record: 1-10
– Accomplishments: Advocated for drafting C.J. Stroud over Bryce Young, but was overruled.
22. Washington Commanders Defensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 4 years
– Accomplishments: Faced fines for remarks made on January 6th.
23. Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 3 years
– Accomplishments: Experienced offensive outbursts of 400+ yards, despite never achieving one as an offensive coordinator.
24. Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 2 years
– Accomplishments: The Bills’ offense ranked third in EPA/Play before the firing of Dorsey, and sixth after the firing, according to RBSDM.
25. Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach:
– Tenure: 2 seasons
– Record: 9-16
– Accomplishments: Surprisingly fielded a bottom-five offense despite having talented players like Davante Adams, Josh Jacobs, and Jakobi Meyers, as well as the freedom to choose their preferred quarterback.
26. Las Vegas Raiders GM:
– Tenure: 2 years
– Accomplishments: Acquired Davante Adams through a trade.
27. Las Vegas Raiders Offensive Coordinator:
– Tenure: 2 years
– Accomplishments: Failed to maximize the potential of one of the NFL’s most expensive offensive rosters. Nepotism at play.
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According to the Source deadspin.com