11 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: More NFL teams could make coaching changes if they stumble early in the playoffs

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. ___ It was a slow “Black Monday” across the NFL while everyone waits on Bill Belichick’s future with the New England Patriots. The Atlanta Falcons didn’t even wait until Monday to fire Arthur Smith, releasing him late Sunday night, hours after a dismal 48-17 loss at New Orleans on a day that began with a division title still within grasp if Tampa Bay had lost. A loss to the mediocre Buccaneers next Monday night could force owner Jeffrey Lurie’s hand, although it would seem Sirianni has earned another season given his record of success. “Ever since I’ve been here, whether it was we started off 2-5, whether it was that we won 16 games last year, whether it was we started off 10-1, whether it was that we’ve lost five of our last six because we’ve been through ups and we’ve been through downs, and he’s been nothing but supportive toward me the entire time I’ve been here,” Sirianni said.

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New York Times

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Daily Mail

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New York Times

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Associated Press

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New York Times

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Daily Mail

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11 months ago

Atlanta Falcons complete a second interview with former Patriots coach Bill Belichick

Associated Press

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11 months ago

Falcons owner Arthur Blank, Bill Belichick have dinner ahead of second head-coaching interview: Source

New York Times

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11 months ago

Mike McCarthy will return as coach of the Dallas Cowboys after stunning wild-card loss

Associated Press

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11 months, 1 week ago

Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching job

Associated Press

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Analysis: After another playoff failure by Dallas, maybe a call to Belichick can save the Cowboys

Associated Press

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LA Times

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11 months, 1 week ago

The Patriots don’t just need a new coach. They need a quarterback and talent to put around him

Associated Press

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11 months, 1 week ago

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Daily Mail

Bill Belichick's 24 years with the Patriots is over, but the 71-year-old has plenty of options to keep on coaching in the NFL. But while the six-time Super Bowl winner says goodbye to New England, it appears it is not yet the time for him to bid farewell to football altogether. Bill Belichick's 24 years with the Patriots is over …

11 months, 1 week ago

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Associated Press

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11 months, 1 week ago

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LA Times

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11 months, 1 week ago

Bill Belichick out as Patriots coach after 24 seasons, 6 Super Bowls

New York Times

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1 year ago

Five reasons (beyond the obvious) Cowboys trending up: DBs coach, Dan Quinn and Osa

New York Times

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1 year, 2 months ago

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New York Times

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1 year, 3 months ago

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Associated Press

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1 year, 10 months ago

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New York Times

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2 years ago

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New York Times

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2 years, 3 months ago

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LA Times

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2 years, 11 months ago

Cowboys face same questions after another early playoff exit

Associated Press

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3 years, 4 months ago

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Associated Press

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