Black Monday 2026: Raheem Morris Sacked
Well, that was surprising. The GM was also let go.
As a reminder, the Falcons interviewed the following (who later became head coaches) before opting for Raheem Morris:
- Macdonald (Seattle)
- Vrabel (Patriots)
- Harbaugh (Chargers)
- Ben Johnson (Bears)
The GM (Fontenot) really whiffed. Add that to drafting a 24 year old Penix with an injury history after signing Cousins in a huge deal was pretty crazy.
Question for the football minds: If BFlo moves on is Raheem Morris an option?
High level coordinators don't typically refuse to re-up with teams. It's not like that blocks them from taking HC jobs. But Flores clearly planned this, he can land a DC job if a HC job doesn't materialize. Which suggests he wants out, which in turn would be a pretty bad look for this org.
comet52 wrote:
High level coordinators don't typically refuse to re-up with teams. It's not like that blocks them from taking HC jobs. But Flores clearly planned this, he can land a DC job if a HC job doesn't materialize. Which suggests he wants out, which in turn would be a pretty bad look for this org.
I don't really think he wants out. I think he just gets to get paid more if multiple teams are competing to sign him.
The Browns requested an interview with Jaguars OC Grant Udinski for their head coaching job, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 12, 2026
Just 30 years old, Udinski has risen rapidly through the coaching ranks. Now, his first look for a HC job. pic.twitter.com/oZ9Pof8PzP
JimmyinSD wrote:
Harbaugh 5 years 20 per with tbe giants.
Wonder if he wanted to stay on East Coast? I might have been more tempted to go with Atl if the offers were equal.
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
purplefaithful wrote:
Wonder if he wanted to stay on East Coast? I might have been more tempted to go with Atl if the offers were equal.
Dart, Nabers, Skattebo, Tracy, and a bevvy of pass rushers with Dexter Lawrence? I think it was about the defense having more pieces and Dart looking better than Penix if you're starting over with a young QB.
MAD GAINZ wrote:
Dart, Nabers, Skattebo, Tracy, and a bevvy of pass rushers with Dexter Lawrence? I think it was about the defense having more pieces and Dart looking better than Penix if you're starting over with a young QB.
Agree. He gets to go to a team with an unusual amount of talent for a team with only 4 wins. He has a good offensive line, one of the best front sevens in football, and he gets Skattebo and Nabers back. It would not be surprising at all if he's able to flip that record in one season and get a lot of the credit for it.
Since 2020, NFL teams have hired new head coaches 41 times. Think about how high that number is considering there are 32 teams.
Anyway, 25 of those new coaches were then fired.
Why isn't Chuck Foreman in the Hall of Fame?
ESPN sources: the Atlanta Falcons are finalizing a deal to hire Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach. The two-time NFL Coach of the Year flew to Atlanta on Saturday, and now will stay on to take over the Falcons’ head coaching job. pic.twitter.com/1Kc4MKygos
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 18, 2026
Welcome to Big Blue, Coach Harbaugh pic.twitter.com/Uoa0ds0rdp
— New York Giants (@Giants) January 17, 2026
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. — Robin Williams
MAD GAINZ wrote:
Dart, Nabers, Skattebo, Tracy, and a bevvy of pass rushers with Dexter Lawrence? I think it was about the defense having more pieces and Dart looking better than Penix if you're starting over with a young QB.
Yep, agreed. I'd take the Giants job in a heartbeat over Atlanta.
Speaking of Atlanta, didn't take them long to scoop up Stefanski. He's a hell of a coach that got saddled with the DeShaun Watson fiasco and shit ownership with the Haslams.
ESPN sources: former Colts QB and current St. Michael Catholic High School coach Philip Rivers is interviewing today for the Buffalo Bills head coaching job. pic.twitter.com/RVfUr1swK5
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 23, 2026
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. — Robin Williams
Sources: Steelers plan to hire former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy as their head coach. pic.twitter.com/lsaFyBVUjp
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 24, 2026
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. — Robin Williams
Mike McCarthy, New head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, not surprised. He’s a very very good coach. Not sure why some fans don’t think so but….
StickierBuns wrote:
Speaking of Black Monday:Vikeologist™
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Paul Allen not on his radio show today.
I'll bet its just winter vacation...
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
StickierBuns wrote:
After seeing this, I'm ready for some time off lol:Ari Meirov
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Shedeur Sanders this season:- 120/212
- 1,400 passing yards
- 7 TDs
- 10 INTsPro Bowler.
Please anybody tell me again that "pro bowl" on a players resume means absolutely anything in regards to their ability.
Why isn't Chuck Foreman in the Hall of Fame?
JimmyinSD wrote:
Please anybody tell me again that "pro bowl" on a players resume means absolutely anything in regards to their ability.
A Pro Bowl selection is a bit of a joke when it comes to QBs, considering how many are elected as replacement players due to injuries (Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, Nix) and continuing play (Maye). And since fans vote on it, it will obviously never be as meaningful as an All Pro selection. Still, a Pro Bowl selection represents a level of achievement for NFL players that is well-represented in contracts and bonuses, so it can't be dismissed entirely. Even comp picks are dialed in by Pro Bowl selections. For example, if Daniel Jones had stayed healthy and was elected to the Pro Bowl, our comp pick would've been much higher.
How does it work officially? Let's say you're the 8th best QB in the pro bowl rankings. 5 of the QBs ahead of you either decline to play or are injured or in the SB or whatever, so now you're in.
How many of those 8 QBs get to declare pro bowler on their resume and for NFL contract purposes?
Speaking of Black Monday:
Vikeologist™
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Paul Allen not on his radio show today.
MaroonBells wrote:
A Pro Bowl selection is a bit of a joke when it comes to QBs, considering how many are elected as replacement players due to injuries (Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, Nix) and continuing play (Maye). And since fans vote on it, it will obviously never be as meaningful as an All Pro selection. Still, a Pro Bowl selection represents a level of achievement for NFL players that is well-represented in contracts and bonuses, so it can't be dismissed entirely. Even comp picks are dialed in by Pro Bowl selections. For example, if Daniel Jones had stayed healthy and was elected to the Pro Bowl, our comp pick would've been much higher.
i simply mean when 2 people ( more often than not you and I :cool: ) disagree on a players worth or skill level, and somebody throws out that he was a probowler, its kind of meaningless anymore IMO, but I agree in the context of bonuses and picks ( wasnt aware of that connection)
Why isn't Chuck Foreman in the Hall of Fame?
After seeing this, I'm ready for some time off lol:
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Shedeur Sanders this season:
- 120/212
- 1,400 passing yards
- 7 TDs
- 10 INTs
Pro Bowler.
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