The worst NFL coaching tenures of all time

As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are 25 of the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.   James D. Smith-Icon Sportswire The late 1980s featured worse Cowboys teams, but the early 2000s reduced America’s Team to sustained mediocrity. Jerry Jones promoted Campo, his former Super Bowl-winning … Read more

Matt Rhule characterizes Panthers head coaching tenure as a ‘purifying fire’

USATSI Matt Rhule’s tenure in Carolina didn’t last as long as both sides had hoped it would when the organization inked him to a seven-year deal in 2020. Just five weeks through Year 3 of that contract, the head coach found himself ousted by owner David Tepper after a 1-4 start to last season. Rhule … Read more

NFL coaching diversity program participants relish exposure to decision-makers

Matt Daniels acknowledged feeling “just a tad bit” of butterflies when he sat down earlier this week for speed-dating-style meetings with NFL owners and executives as part of the league’s strategy for developing more diversity in the coaching ranks. With just one season on his résumé as Minnesota Vikings special teams coordinator, the 33-year-old Daniels … Read more