NFL is too Fickle - 12/31/10 07:26 AM
So with seeing several coachs fired this season and many more on the hot seat this made me think. This is way to fickle of a league. So I decide to do some research to see what I would find. Also this is relevant to us as Browns fans.
2008 Coaching Changes
Mike Smith-Atlanta Falcons
John Harbaugh-Baltimore Ravens
Tony Sparano-Miami Dolphins
Jim Zorn-Washington Redskins
Midseason Replacements
Jim Haslett- St Louis Rams
Tom Cable-Oakland Raiders
Mike Singletary-San Francisco 49ers
7 total new coachs by the end of 2008(7 out of 32 teams)
2009 Coaching Changes
Eric Mangini-Cleveland Browns
Josh McDaniels- Denver Broncos
Jim Schwartz-Detriot Lions
Todd Haley-KC Chiefs
Jim Caldwell-Indianapolis Colts
Rex Ryan-New York Jets
Steve Spagnuolo-St Louis Rams
Tom Cable-Oakland Raiders(Kept as HC)
Mike Singletary-San Francisco 49ers(Kept as HC)
Jim Mora-Seattle Seahawks
Raheem Morris-Tampa Bay Bucs
Midseason Replacement
Perry Fewell-Buffalo Bills
12 new coachs by the end of 2009, 2 were kept replacements. (12 out of 32)
2010 Coaching Changes
Chan Gailey-Buffalo Bills
Mike Shanahan-Washington Redskins
Pete Carroll-Seattle Seahawks
Midseason Replacements
Jason Garrett-Dallas Cowboys
Leslie Frazier-Minnesota Vikings
Eric Studderville-Denver Broncos
Jim Tomsula-San Francisco 49ers
7 total new coachs in 2010. 7 out of 32. Several more on the hot seat this season too. I expect to see 3 more replacements if not more.
Final Stats
In the last 3 seasons there have been 26 different men as head coach of a team.
The following teams have had a head coach change:
Falcons,Ravens,Dolphins,Rams,Redskins(2x),49ers(2x),Raiders,Browns,Broncos(2x),Lions,Chiefs,Colts.Jets,Bucs,Seahawks(2x),Bills,Cowboys,Vikings
Thats 18 out of the 32 teams changing coachs And 4 changing twice!
I don't think that is enough time to build a winner. As we as Browns fans know 4 regimes in 10 years has been awful for us.
So I wanted to look at some Coachs who had longevity and how it turned out.
Bill Cowher-Made Playoffs 1st six seasons. 1st two years lost the first playoff game. Now a days people would get upset(Marty in San Diego). Then had 3 losing seasons in a row 98-2000. Overall went to two Super Bowls and won one. 10 play off years in 15 seasons. Also helped build Mike Tomlin's Super Bowl teams.
Bill Belichick-Not that this needs stated but 4 losing seasons and 1 play off year as Browns coach. Went 5-11 1st year as Pats coach. 8 Play off teams in next 10 seasons after that. 3 Super Bowl wins and 4 appearances. Note worthy, the two non playoff seasons were 11-5 and 9-7 teams. Both better than our best seasons in recent memory.
Tony Dungy- 1st season as Bucs coach went 6-10. Overall 4 playoff appearances in 6 seasons for Bucs. Next season Jon Gruden wins super Bowl with Bucs. As Colts coach made playoffs all 7 seasons. Wins one Super Bowl. Jim Caldwell takes team to Super Bowl the season after Dungy retires.
Jeff Fisher-6 playoff appearances in 15 seasons. 1 Super Bowl appearance. 5 of non playoff teams were 8-8. So close but no cigar. Went 1st four seasons without the playoffs then made the Super Bowl
Mike Shanahan-7 playoff appearances in 14 seasons. 2 Super Bowl wins. 1st season was 8-8. Was fired after 1 1/2 seasons as Raiders head coach.
Moral of the story. Building a franchise takes time. We need to stop rebuilding. I would rather reach the end of the rope with Mangini than fire him prematurely.
Sorry for the long read. Hope it was somewhat thought provoking.
2008 Coaching Changes
Mike Smith-Atlanta Falcons
John Harbaugh-Baltimore Ravens
Tony Sparano-Miami Dolphins
Jim Zorn-Washington Redskins
Midseason Replacements
Jim Haslett- St Louis Rams
Tom Cable-Oakland Raiders
Mike Singletary-San Francisco 49ers
7 total new coachs by the end of 2008(7 out of 32 teams)
2009 Coaching Changes
Eric Mangini-Cleveland Browns
Josh McDaniels- Denver Broncos
Jim Schwartz-Detriot Lions
Todd Haley-KC Chiefs
Jim Caldwell-Indianapolis Colts
Rex Ryan-New York Jets
Steve Spagnuolo-St Louis Rams
Tom Cable-Oakland Raiders(Kept as HC)
Mike Singletary-San Francisco 49ers(Kept as HC)
Jim Mora-Seattle Seahawks
Raheem Morris-Tampa Bay Bucs
Midseason Replacement
Perry Fewell-Buffalo Bills
12 new coachs by the end of 2009, 2 were kept replacements. (12 out of 32)
2010 Coaching Changes
Chan Gailey-Buffalo Bills
Mike Shanahan-Washington Redskins
Pete Carroll-Seattle Seahawks
Midseason Replacements
Jason Garrett-Dallas Cowboys
Leslie Frazier-Minnesota Vikings
Eric Studderville-Denver Broncos
Jim Tomsula-San Francisco 49ers
7 total new coachs in 2010. 7 out of 32. Several more on the hot seat this season too. I expect to see 3 more replacements if not more.
Final Stats
In the last 3 seasons there have been 26 different men as head coach of a team.
The following teams have had a head coach change:
Falcons,Ravens,Dolphins,Rams,Redskins(2x),49ers(2x),Raiders,Browns,Broncos(2x),Lions,Chiefs,Colts.Jets,Bucs,Seahawks(2x),Bills,Cowboys,Vikings
Thats 18 out of the 32 teams changing coachs And 4 changing twice!
I don't think that is enough time to build a winner. As we as Browns fans know 4 regimes in 10 years has been awful for us.
So I wanted to look at some Coachs who had longevity and how it turned out.
Bill Cowher-Made Playoffs 1st six seasons. 1st two years lost the first playoff game. Now a days people would get upset(Marty in San Diego). Then had 3 losing seasons in a row 98-2000. Overall went to two Super Bowls and won one. 10 play off years in 15 seasons. Also helped build Mike Tomlin's Super Bowl teams.
Bill Belichick-Not that this needs stated but 4 losing seasons and 1 play off year as Browns coach. Went 5-11 1st year as Pats coach. 8 Play off teams in next 10 seasons after that. 3 Super Bowl wins and 4 appearances. Note worthy, the two non playoff seasons were 11-5 and 9-7 teams. Both better than our best seasons in recent memory.
Tony Dungy- 1st season as Bucs coach went 6-10. Overall 4 playoff appearances in 6 seasons for Bucs. Next season Jon Gruden wins super Bowl with Bucs. As Colts coach made playoffs all 7 seasons. Wins one Super Bowl. Jim Caldwell takes team to Super Bowl the season after Dungy retires.
Jeff Fisher-6 playoff appearances in 15 seasons. 1 Super Bowl appearance. 5 of non playoff teams were 8-8. So close but no cigar. Went 1st four seasons without the playoffs then made the Super Bowl
Mike Shanahan-7 playoff appearances in 14 seasons. 2 Super Bowl wins. 1st season was 8-8. Was fired after 1 1/2 seasons as Raiders head coach.
Moral of the story. Building a franchise takes time. We need to stop rebuilding. I would rather reach the end of the rope with Mangini than fire him prematurely.
Sorry for the long read. Hope it was somewhat thought provoking.