Black Monday: Which heads roll?***Smith, Ryan and Trestman gone***

[joseephuss]

I don't think Mike Smith is done, Philbin either

I'm not sure how Smith can keep his job. This is two straight seasons of bad football and losing records. Plus we have seen him at his best and that best just isn't good enough to win it all. His ceiling isn't high enough and now he is at his floor.

 

[Stryker44]

Lurie doesn't strike me as an owner that is prone to over react. Plus I don't think they did establish clear superiority. I think they won a football game on Thanksgiving. It was a single game. It wasn't the be all end all.

You don't consider a 23 point victory akin to what you'd expect if a pro team played a top 10 Division I team?

 

[burmafrd]

I don't think Mike Smith is done, Philbin either

two years in a row the Fins were in the playoff hunt until the last couple of weeks then folded. Just a matter of time before Filbin goes

 

[EST_1986]

two years in a row the Fins were in the playoff hunt until the last couple of weeks then folded. Just a matter of time before Filbin goes

Well it's a matter of time before anyone goes but I don't suspect either coach gets canned.

 

[joseephuss]

You don't consider a 23 point victory akin to what you'd expect if a pro team played a top 10 Division I team?

I consider it a big win in a single game. Watching Philly all season long I never considered them clearly superior to Dallas at any point. Sometimes blow outs happen, but one game does define a season.

 

[DFWJC]

I'd be shocked, talent wise, they just aren't there. No WRs to speak of, an over rated TE in Mercedes Lewis, averege at best RBs in Geahart and Robinson and only an ok o-line. They have some taleny on defense, but Bradley or anyone would need a good 4 years (from his first year) to crack 8-8 imo

I think once they're healthy, that young WR group could be great.
But yeah, for sure that team needs more talent

 

[Manwiththeplan]

You don't consider a 23 point victory akin to what you'd expect if a pro team played a top 10 Division I team?

I'd expect the Raiders to beat Alabama by 23, I'd expect philly to beat Alabama or any other top college team by 40+ with ease

 

[EST_1986]

two years in a row the Fins were in the playoff hunt until the last couple of weeks then folded. Just a matter of time before Filbin goes

Philbin already being brought back for next year.

 

[manster4ever]

more than likely. Kapernick just does not have 'it' - Wilson does. And that is the real difference between the two teams.

Plus Seattles D is much MUCH better

 

[EST_1986]

I'd expect the Raiders to beat Alabama by 23, I'd expect philly to beat Alabama or any other top college team by 40+ with ease

40+ by half with Sanchez

 

[viman96]

I believe Harbaugh is the only confirmed HC that is out. Definitely looking like the Bears, Falcons and Jets all will be looking for new HCs as well.

 

[joseephuss]

New York JetsVerified account ‏@nyjets
This morning Woody Johnson informed John Idzik and Rex Ryan that they will not be returning to the team in 2015.

 

[Phoenix]

Watch out for falling heads!

 

[jobberone]

Three head coaches and two GMs fired on NFL's 'Black Monday
Published December 29, 2014
FoxNews.com
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The New York Jets' Rex Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons' Mike Smith. (AP)

The ax has fallen on three NFL head coaches and two general managers whose underachieving teams disappointed fans and the owners who pay their big salaries.

Getting their “Black Monday” pink slips were head coaches Rex Ryan of the New York Jets, Mike Smith of the Falcons and Marc Trestman of the Chicago Bears, and GM’s John Idzik of the Jets and Phil Emery of the Bears.

Also falling victim to the revolving door of coaches was Jim Harbaugh, who agreed to part ways with the San Francisco 49ers in a departure that was long expected.

“Black Monday” comes the day after the regular season has ended and is the day when coaches are traditionally relieved of their duties and their former teams promise a fresh start in the pursuit of Super Bowl glory.

The end for Ryan and Idzik came after one of the most disappointing Jets seasons in franchise history.

With the Jets (4-12) failing to make the postseason for the fourth straight season, Team owner Woody Johnson chose to start fresh with a new coach and GM. He met with Ryan and Idzik Monday morning after "extensive thought and reflection" and informed them they would not be returning.

"Getting the Jets back on track is my top priority," Johnson said in a team statement, "and today's decisions are important steps towards achieving our goals."

Ryan was 50-52, including 4-2 in the postseason, in his six seasons with the Jets. His first few years were filled with guarantees, strong statements and two consecutive trips to the AFC title game. But, in the end, there were not enough wins to back up all the big talk.

Idzik lasted just two seasons after replacing the fired Mike Tannenbaum in 2013. He was heavily criticized this year for questionable draft and free agency decisions.

Now, the Jets will be looking for a general manager and coach for the first time since Johnson promoted Tannenbaum and hired Eric Mangini in 2006. Former NFL GM and current NFL Network analyst Charley Casserly is expected to be brought in by Johnson as a consultant to help assist the franchise in making the new hires.

The Falcons fired Smith after his second straight losing season and a 34-3 rout by the Carolina Panthers before booing fans at the Georgia Dome.

Atlanta had a 66-46 regular-season record with Smith and won two NFC South titles. But this season ended at 6-10.

"Smitty's contributions to our club, team and city over the last seven years are numerous," Falcons owner Arthur Blank said in a statement released by the team. "His accomplishments on the field made him the most successful coach in the 49-year history of the Falcons, and we are grateful for the foundation he has laid for us for the future."

The Chicago Tribune cited sources in reporting that the Bears fired Trestman and Emery after the team’s disappointing 5-11 campaign. Their final game ended with a lopsided loss to the New England Patriots, 51-23.

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/12/29/rex-ryan-booted-as-new-york-jets-coach/

 

[FootballFan1]

New York JetsVerified account ‏@nyjets
This morning Woody Johnson informed John Idzik and Rex Ryan that they will not be returning to the team in 2015.

Wow, not that it is so surprising -- and they want Revis back. Good luck with that, not with a contract worth 25 mill next year - and the Pats sure are not going to pay that.

Is the circus in New York going to continue?? Rex was actually a good coach, just not the right time and place.