Re: Tomlin
PitDAWG
12/13/25 07:19 PM
I certainly have no idea as to the direct reasoning but here is the AI version as to why...........................
Eric Mangini isn't coaching in the NFL anymore primarily because his head coaching stints with the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns ended in firings due to inconsistent performance, late-season collapses, strained player/front-office relations (like the "Spygate" fallout with Belichick), and questionable personnel decisions, leading to subsequent roles as a defensive coordinator and later TV analyst rather than a head coach. He was fired by the 49ers as a DC in 2016, marking his last prominent NFL coaching role, after which he transitioned to media.
Key Reasons for His Departure from Coaching:
Inconsistent Results:
After a promising first year with the Jets (2006), his teams struggled, with the Jets missing the playoffs and the Browns underperforming significantly.
Late-Season Meltdowns:
The Jets' collapse in December 2008, losing key games after a strong start, directly led to his firing by owner Woody Johnson.
Locker Room & Front Office Issues:
Reports suggested he had alienated players and clashed with management, with some attributing his struggles to poor relationships and decision-making, such as the handling of the Brett Favre situation.
"Spygate" Fallout:
While not a direct firing reason, the controversy surrounding his time with the Jets and his relationship with Bill Belichick cast a shadow over his tenure.
Downward Trend After Browns:
His time in Cleveland was also marked by struggles and another firing, further damaging his head coaching prospects.
His Last Coaching Role:
Mangini's final NFL coaching job was as the Defensive Coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, a position he held until January 2016 when he was fired as part of a larger staff overhaul.
Post-Coaching Career:
Since leaving active coaching, Mangini has worked as an NFL analyst for ESPN and other media outlets, becoming a familiar face on football broadcasts.
