NFL's Black Monday: Coaching Changes Begin as Regular Season Ends
The NFL coaching carousel is in full swing as teams make significant changes following the end-of-season wrap-up.
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo
Recent Firings:
Jerod Mayo (Patriots)
- Fired after one season with a 4-13 record
- Struggled with quarterback Drake Maye
- Mike Vrabel rumored as replacement
Doug Pederson (Jaguars)
- Dismissed after three seasons
- Team went 5-18 in last 23 games
- GM Trent Balke retained
- Lions' OC Ben Johnson potential replacement
Uncertain Futures:
Las Vegas Raiders
- Antonio Pierce's status unclear despite player support
- Team finished 4-13 with 10-game losing streak
New York Jets
- Mike Vrabel interviewed
- Rex Ryan interviewing, previously went 46-50 with Jets (2009-2014)
Dallas Cowboys
- Mike McCarthy's future uncertain despite 49-34 record
- Poor playoff performance (1-3)
Retained Coaches:
Brian Daboll (Giants)
- Kept despite 3-14 record
- Team holds No. 3 draft pick
- Daniel Jones contract proved costly
Shane Steichen (Colts)
- Retained with GM Chris Ballard
- 8-9 record
- Struggling with QB Anthony Richardson
Super Bowl Odds (BetMGM):
- Lions: +280 (14.9% tickets, 16.0% handle)
- Chiefs: +350 (12.7% tickets, 15.9% handle)
- Ravens: +600 (8.4% tickets, 11.6% handle)
Biggest liabilities remain with Lions, Chiefs, and Ravens.
Related Articles
Breaking: McCarthy Out as Cowboys Coach, Deion Sanders Eyes Raiders Job
