As we near Black Monday, which NFL head coaches will be getting fired after the 2016 season?
About five or six days from now, one of the darkest days of the NFL season comes around. That day is called “Black Monday”. It’s the 24-hour period where NFL head coaches who have underachieved over the past few seasons find out their fates after another underwhelming season.
Thanks to the Buffalo Bills, they’ve made my job much easier by firing Rex Ryan.
So, who’s on the chopping block this season? The first name on this list shouldn’t surprise you.
Cincinnati Bengals: Marvin Lewis
Marvin Lewis has had too many chances to capitalize on seizing the AFC North crown. Up until this past season, Lewis had led the Bengals to five straight playoff appearances and four AFC North titles. However, his squads have failed to produce in the postseason. Lewis is 0-6 in the playoffs and last season’s debacle against the Steelers was more than enough reason to fire him, but Lewis survived.
However, this past season has been a nightmare for Lewis. In a season where the AFC North took a step back, the Bengals could not make it two straight AFC North crowns. Going from the playoffs to virtually being out of the picture before Thanksgiving, the Bengals need to make a change.
Status: Fired