Don't let the door hit you on the way out.The NFL is a brutal busine s. No day exemplifies that more than "Black Monday," the period immediately following the end of the regular season, when teams cut their lo ses, namely in the form of underperforming head coaches.The cull can be widespread: last year, eight teams changed coaches. Some switches have worked better than others: Joe Judge's dismi sal opened the door for Brian Daboll to take over the Giants, and he proceeded to lead New York to a playoff spot in his first year in
Jose Trevino Jersey charge.MORE:On the other end, the Broncos replaced Vic Fangio with Nathaniel Hackett, who couldn't even last a full season in the Mile High City before getting the boot.This is a time of great intrigue around the league as the coaching carousel spins anew. This year's Black Monday should be no exception: a number of coaches, including the Cardinals' Kliff Kingsbury, are believed to be on the hot seat.MORE:So, which coaches have been culled or could be culled, this season? The Sporting News is tracking this year's Black Monday purge. Follow below as the drama unfolds. Sean McVay taking time to "reflect" after season comes to closeSean McVay did little to quell speculation that he could step away from the Rams, telling reporters that he plans on taking a few days to "reflect and have lots of conversations" to decide what's next for him and his family.Kliff Kingsbury out in ArizonaDate:Jan. 9Per ESPN's Adam
Drew Smyly Jersey Schefter, Kliff Kingsbury was relieved of his coaching duties on Monday. The 43-year old, who inked a ma sive extension prior to the 2022 season, leaves the Cardinals with a 28-37-1 record.Broncos interested in Payton, Harbaugh, Ryans, among othersDate:Jan. 9Denver is in the proce s of compiling its list of potential candidates. It seems the current collection of names is a doozy, with reporting that the Broncos have already put out feelers for Sean Payton, Jim Harbaugh, DeMeco Ryans, Dan Quinn and Raheem Morris so far.Jeff Saturday headed back to ESPN?Date: Jan. 9Although unlikely to receive the permanent gig, Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday does have some admirers, namely ESPN executives. According to , Saturday could be lining up a move to return to the Worldwide Leader as an analyst, a suming he doesn't want to make another foray into coaching again.Joe Woods given his walking papersDate:Jan. 9Kevin Stefanski may be safe, but his staff is not. The Browns have moved on from defensive coordinator Joe Woods, signaling some changes for the Browns coaching staff. The Browns D had been prone to defensive lapses under Woods' watch, so a change isn't wholly unsurprising.Lovie Smith gets the axeDate:Jan. 8The Texans wasted no time moving on from head coach Lovie Smith, with Cal McNair moving on from the veteran coach in the hours after their Week 18 win over the Colts. Smith is the second straight one-and-done coach in Houston, following David Culley.MORE: Prior to Black Monday, other coaches were already sent packing: Matt Rhule, Panthers (replaced by Steve Wilks):Rhule was the first to lose his job, dismi sed in Carolina after a 1-4 start. Frank Reich, Colts (replaced by Jeff Saturday):Reich joined the list shortly thereafter. He was handed a pink slip with his Indianapolis team floundering. Nathaniel Hackett, Broncos (replaced by Jerry Rosburg): Hackett was relieved of his duties after a 51-14 lo s to the equally woeful Rams on Christmas Day, but also long after it became clear the Broncos weren't going to make the playoffs.MORE: Kliff Kingsbury, CardinalsKingsbury is the likeliest candidate to lose his job ahead of Black Monday. The 43-year old inked a five-year extension ahead of the 2022 season, with some reports saying he's set to earn $5.5 million a year. It seems unlikely that he'll stick around for the entirety of that deal, given the Cardinals' struggles this year.MORE:Arizona enters Week 18 fixed to the bottom of the NFC West at 4-12. Kyler Murray is set for a serious spell on the
Shin-Soo Choo Jersey sideline due to a torn ACL. This seems as good a time as any for the organization to make a clean break with its fourth-year coach.OutKick's Armando Salguero after the Cards' Week 18 clash with the 49ers.Who replaces him and when that decision will be made remains up in the air, however. General manager Steve Keim, who also signed an extension with the Cards prior to the year, is on health-related leave and also finds himself on the hot seat, per . It's a real po sibility that Arizona could look to figure out the direction of its front office before
Rafael Montero Jersey making a choice on the coaching front.MORE:Lovie Smith, TexansThe Texans havent made much of a mark in the AFC South, with a league-worst 2-13-1 record ahead of Sundays season finale. That has placed Smith firmly on the hot seat. over the weekend that Smith has been trying to make his case to team owner Cal McNair for a second season in Houston.Smith entered the season in an unenviable position. Just as his predece sor, David Culley, found out, the prospect of replacing now-former quarterback Deshaun Watson after numerous sexual a sault allegations was a challenge.MOCK DRAFT:However, the Texans are headed for the second overall pick in a draft headlined by high-profile pa sers Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud. With Houston able to scoop up a new QB in a few months, perhaps it is the right time to cut the defensive-minded Smith loose. reported that Smith had been meeting with team owner Cal McNair in hopes of convincing him to give the 64-year old one more season in charge.Smith told reporters that he "absolutely" expects to be back for 2023 after leading Houston to a Week 18 win over the Colts.
Shelby Miller Jersey That victory knocked the Texans out of the No. 1 overall pick slot, something that drew the ire of plenty of Houstonians on social media.Ron Rivera, CommandersUnder Rivera, the Commanders have been largely underwhelming, yet somehow also formidable. The 2022 season was another case study, with Rivera taking Washington to the brink of a wild-card spot.Then he changed quarterbacks. Carson Wentz had a nightmare display against Cleveland, and the Commanders saw their playoff hopes evaporate.Rivera remains well-liked in Washingtons front office. And with rumors swirling about owner Daniel Snyders willingne s to sell the team, it seems po sible that the coach could stay on for another year and offer stability for a franchise that's known for disarray.That said, this Commanders team has a lot of talent on both sides of the ball. Rivera wasnt able to get the best out of it in 2022. It remains to be see it hell get a chance to run in back in 2023.Kevin Stefanski, BrownsThe Browns season started with controversy and ended with u
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