Hot Seats In The Nfc South

lorentrook · 03-28-2007, 02:43 PM

HOT SEATS IN THE NFC SOUTH,This is from PFT.

In the past 15 months, two of the NFC South's teams have gotten new head coaches. Within the next year, the other two could end up with new coaches and new General Managers.

A league source tells us that, for the Panthers and the Buccaneers, it's widely believed to be playoffs or else in 2007.

The "or else" is that the coach and G.M. will be cut loose. In Tampa, that means Jon Gruden and Bruce Allen will be out of work. In Carolina, John Fox and Marty Hurney could be headed for unemployment.

The extra pressure makes the NFC South one of the most compelling divisions in the entire NFL for the coming season. The Saints currently rule the roost, and the Falcons are expected to be better than their record from last year indicated. The Bucs have added plenty of players in the offseason, and haven't really overpaid for any of them. The Panthers return 21 of 22 starters to a team that has the talent to go far -- but for some reason didn't in 2006.

If the Glazers clean house in Tampa, we think the Tuna might toss his hat into the ring for the G.M. job. And if the Panthers make a change, don't be surprised to see Coach Chin come calling.

John F · 03-28-2007, 03:05 PM

Oh please, no Tuna. The man can't be more unpopular in Tampa.

03-28-2007, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
lorentrook Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sophia,NC Posts: 504	Hot Seats In The Nfc South HOT SEATS IN THE NFC SOUTH,This is from PFT. In the past 15 months, two of the NFC South's teams have gotten new head coaches. Within the next year, the other two could end up with new coaches and new General Managers. A league source tells us that, for the Panthers and the Buccaneers, it's widely believed to be playoffs or else in 2007. The "or else" is that the coach and G.M. will be cut loose. In Tampa, that means Jon Gruden and Bruce Allen will be out of work. In Carolina, John Fox and Marty Hurney could be headed for unemployment. The extra pressure makes the NFC South one of the most compelling divisions in the entire NFL for the coming season. The Saints currently rule the roost, and the Falcons are expected to be better than their record from last year indicated. The Bucs have added plenty of players in the offseason, and haven't really overpaid for any of them. The Panthers return 21 of 22 starters to a team that has the talent to go far -- but for some reason didn't in 2006. If the Glazers clean house in Tampa, we think the Tuna might toss his hat into the ring for the G.M. job. And if the Panthers make a change, don't be surprised to see Coach Chin come calling. __________________ "Never argue with an idiot. I'll drag you down to my level, then I'll beat you with experience." "Those who think they know everything, are very annoying to those of us who do." -Mark Twain http://www.panthercoalition.com/index.php

03-28-2007, 03:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
John F Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, Florida Posts: 2,497	Oh please, no Tuna. The man can't be more unpopular in Tampa.