As it is every season following the regular season finale, decisions are made regarding head coaching jobs. This season it was Jim Harbaugh's job at San Francisco that has been talked about since the middle of the season. Reports were running around that he had lost his team, and that he wasn't wanted with the 49ers this year.
When the University of Michigan fired head coach Brady Hoke after a few struggling seasons, every sign pointed to Harbaugh taking over. He has had instant success in San Diego, Stanford, and with the 49ers in the NFL, and now the Wolverines are in need of a turnaround.
After not giving anything away during the season, Harbaugh and the 49ers parted ways following a win over the Arizona Cardinal in the season finalie. Harbaugh was expected to become the highest paid Big Ten coach at $49 million. Harbaugh did not want that, and is only expected to make $35 million over 7 years, and wants some of the money to go toward his assistant coaches.
After a dysfunctional season, the Chicago Bears announced the firing head coach Marc Trestman after just 2 seasons. The Bears finished the season 5-11, missing the playoffs for the 4th consecutive year. Quarterback Jay Cutler struggled this season, including being replaced by Jimmy Clausen, after signing a big-time deal before the season.
In another decision that was expected by the head coach himself, the New York Jets announced the firing head coach Rex Ryan. This decision was made following a 4-12 seasons, the franchise's worst record since 2007.
Reports say that Ryan was cleaning out his locker before Sunday's game, knowing this decision was coming. Ryan says he either wants to be a head coach next season or a television analyst. Ryan went 46-50 overall with the Jets, missing the playoffs the last 4 seasons.
The Atlanta Falcons made a decision to fire head coach Mike Smith after just missing out on a playoff spot and the NFC South division title. The Falcons were blown out at home by the Carolina Panthers 34-3 on Sunday in a win-or-go-home game for the NFC South division title.
Smith had a 66-46 record over 7 seasons, including 10-22 over the past 2 seasons. He missed the playoffs the past 2 seasons, and finished with a 1-4 postseason record. Atlanta also went just 1-14 over the last 2 seasons against teams that finished the season with an above .500 record.
One team made a shocking decision to bring back their coach, as the New York Giants announced that head coach Tom Coughlin will return next season. It will be Coughlin's 12th season, coming off an "embarrassing" 6-10 season, including a 7-game losing streak.
All coaches that were fired on Sunday will be candidates as a replacement with a different team. Now that Harbaugh is off the candidate list, the hunt turns to those who were let go, and the numerous offensive and defensive coordinators that have head coaching experience.
When the University of Michigan fired head coach Brady Hoke after a few struggling seasons, every sign pointed to Harbaugh taking over. He has had instant success in San Diego, Stanford, and with the 49ers in the NFL, and now the Wolverines are in need of a turnaround.
After not giving anything away during the season, Harbaugh and the 49ers parted ways following a win over the Arizona Cardinal in the season finalie. Harbaugh was expected to become the highest paid Big Ten coach at $49 million. Harbaugh did not want that, and is only expected to make $35 million over 7 years, and wants some of the money to go toward his assistant coaches.
After a dysfunctional season, the Chicago Bears announced the firing head coach Marc Trestman after just 2 seasons. The Bears finished the season 5-11, missing the playoffs for the 4th consecutive year. Quarterback Jay Cutler struggled this season, including being replaced by Jimmy Clausen, after signing a big-time deal before the season.
In another decision that was expected by the head coach himself, the New York Jets announced the firing head coach Rex Ryan. This decision was made following a 4-12 seasons, the franchise's worst record since 2007.
Reports say that Ryan was cleaning out his locker before Sunday's game, knowing this decision was coming. Ryan says he either wants to be a head coach next season or a television analyst. Ryan went 46-50 overall with the Jets, missing the playoffs the last 4 seasons.
The Atlanta Falcons made a decision to fire head coach Mike Smith after just missing out on a playoff spot and the NFC South division title. The Falcons were blown out at home by the Carolina Panthers 34-3 on Sunday in a win-or-go-home game for the NFC South division title.
Smith had a 66-46 record over 7 seasons, including 10-22 over the past 2 seasons. He missed the playoffs the past 2 seasons, and finished with a 1-4 postseason record. Atlanta also went just 1-14 over the last 2 seasons against teams that finished the season with an above .500 record.
One team made a shocking decision to bring back their coach, as the New York Giants announced that head coach Tom Coughlin will return next season. It will be Coughlin's 12th season, coming off an "embarrassing" 6-10 season, including a 7-game losing streak.
All coaches that were fired on Sunday will be candidates as a replacement with a different team. Now that Harbaugh is off the candidate list, the hunt turns to those who were let go, and the numerous offensive and defensive coordinators that have head coaching experience.
