From: un032221@wvnvms.wvnet.edu
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.pro
Subject: Re: coaching changes?
Date: 18 Nov 92 01:40:57 GMT
Organization: West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing

In article <BxHxF9.4nE@mail.boi.hp.com>, keithg@boi.hp.com (Keith Glasson) writes:
> 
> 
> 	Looks like it's late enough in the season to start speculating
> 	on the guys that are going to find themselves in different jobs
> 	in the near future. Offhand, I'd say some obvious choices are:
> 	
> 	Jerry Glanville

	Oh, he's an asshole, sure, but he's an asshole that the Atlanta
management are commited to.  He took them to their first playoff berth in a
long time last year, and a 6-10 or so season won't knock him off.  Every other
season, the Falcons have won more than the previous season (ok, his first year
is an exception too, but he went 3-13, 5-11, 11-5 so he's steadily improved the
team)  This is not to say he's a good coach, but his hit 'em after the whistle
teachings get young teams fired up to play, and he gets wins fast, but never
advances to the next level, just like Buddy Ryan did.

> 	Tom Flores

	Wrong again.  The Seawaks owner: Behring?  virtually conspired with
Flores to drive KNox out last year.  I think their committed to at least
another really shitty season before he goes.

> 	Dick Mc Phersen(sp?)(New England)

	MacPherson is a tough one to read because of the Patriot ownership
deal.  You don't know how long this guy wants the Pats for, and how commited to
their winning he is.

> 	Joe Bugel

	An average coach put in a situation that it would take a miracle-maker
to correct.  I would have said yes, 100% he's outta here, but then he beat
Washington and San Fran, AND LA, and gave Atlanta a tough time.  He might
manage to con that idiot owner of theirs to keep him one more year because of
WHO he beat.
> 	
> 	Strong possibilities:
> 
> 	Art Shell

	Not a chance.  I think Davis kows that the Raider's woes aren't Shell's
fault.  If Davis dumps Shell, it'll be the fourth really dumb thing he's done
of late, the otehrs being Shroeder-Lachey trade, Beurlein, and getting
Dickerson.

> 	Dan Reeves

	Unless Revves suddenyl becomes a REALLY humble guy, Reeves is gone.

> 	Mike Ditka

	I just looked at the Bears schedule upcoming, and the Bears have a
decent chance of going only 6-10 for the season.  If he does, and doesn't hold
his temper, he'll probably be missing in action come season end.

> 	Jack Pardee

	No.  I think their division title (first ever) was enough to secure his
job for an extra season, but next year it'll be do or die.  If it isn't, then
Pardee will have to convince the management that the Oilers need to rebuild.

> 	Bruce Coslet
> 
	I disagree.  He has worked so closely with the GM (can't think of his
name, but it's on the tip of my tongue) that I think the GM will save his job
for him, not just this year, but maybe even next year.  They do have a rookie
QB after all, and I'm sure they can plead their case.
> 
> 	Any others?
> 
> 	-keith

	Yeah.  Kiss Ray Handley goodbye.  If the GM doesn't can him, the NY
people will asassinate him.  Seriously though, despite his idiotic backing of
Handley, I think the GM (can't think of his name either!!!) will wise up, and
get a new guy.
	Also look for Marv Levy to get PRESSURE, not fireing threats, but
PRESSURE if he doesn't make a SB this year.  I am sure Polian has to be beside
himself with all the talent, yet the 0 next to the SB tally.  Kotite might get
similar pressure is the Eagles fail to advance past the first round of the
playoffs, but I think they will win one playoff game.  Literally.  One playoff
game.
	-Skins fan 
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