Pink slip Monday

ESPN - Eric Mangini out as head coach of New York Jets (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797442)

ESPN - Romeo Crennel fired after Cleveland Browns finish 4-12 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797518)

ESPN - Rod Marinelli's ouster follows Detroit Lions' 0-16 season (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797433)

Heard the Lions want to talk to Spags from the Gmen

I was mildly surprised Mangini got axed. I'm not saying a HC necessarily has to be a "rah-rah" guy, but he seemed like the total opposite. One of my closest friends is a Jets fan, and he heard that Mangini had lost a lot of that locker room. But I just don't know if 9-7 should get you fired. If anything their DC should go.

I could see Cowher in NY

I could see Cowher in NY

I could too, however he already told Cleveland today that he has no interest in coaching right now. I'm not sure if he meant just in Cleveland, or in general. If NY hired Cowher, GM Mike Tannenbaum would probably be shown the door as well.

I can't see Cowher going to Cleveland simply because of his close relationship with the Rooney family.

From what I've heard Cowher has shown some interest in the Jets.

From what I've heard Cowher has shown some interest in the Jets.

I don't understand the Cowher lovefest that some people in this forum have (I'm not talking about you 53Fan). The guy is way over rated, I'd hire Jim Schwartz, Spagnuolo or some other assistant before Cowher. A perfect example of a very promising coach is Mike Singletary, not just some retread that won a SB in 14 years.

Mangini firing seems unwarranted. I'm sure he'll be a good head coach sometime in the future.

I really still can't believe that Wade Phillips will get another year. My two biggest coach hatreds are Phillips and Turner. I don't think either can lead a team. Turner probably saved his job with an 8-8 playoff appearance, but Wade??