Kevin Nogle began writing FanPosts on The Phinsider in 2009 before being added as a contributing author in 2010. He became the managing editor of the site in July 2011. He is a lifelong Dolphins fan and tries to always maintain a level-headed approach to covering the team.
The NFL regular season ended just before midnight last night, which means owners have had a few hours to ruminate on what they want to do with their teams. As playoff teams prepare for next weekend's wildcard round, non-playoff teams have to decide what they are going to do in preparation for 2025. For several teams, what will mean it is time to make a change.
Who will be fired as Black Monday rolls on? What rumors are out there? We will keep up with everything if/when it happens.
Potential changes could be coming on Monday as the Jacksonville Jaguars (Doug Pederson), Las Vegas Raiders (Antonio Pierce), and New York Giants (Brian Daboll) are all believed to be considering a coaching change. The interesting one will be the Dallas Cowboys, where Mike McCarthy does not need to be fired as his contract runs out on January 14; the Cowboys could just let it run out and move on without necessarily firing McCarthy.
There has been speculation, especially among the Dolphins fan base, that a change has to be made to the team following a disappointing 8-9 season and a missed chance for the playoffs. After the team's Week 18 loss to the New York Jets, however, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross released a statement indicating Mike McDaniel and Chris Grier would be back for 2025.
After a 4-13 season, the Patriots fired Mayo following his first year as a head coach. The post-Bill Belichick era did not play out the way owner Robert Kraft wanted, and Mayo has been relieved of his duties. The Patriots won on Sunday, a move that knocked them out of the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Was that a factor in Mayo's firing - or at least how quickly after the game Kraft made the move?
For more on Mayo's firing and the second-straight season New England will be searing for a head coach, check out Pats Pulpit.
The Bears made an in-season coaching change for the first time in their franchise history. They will now look to replace Eberflus, who was 14-32 in his two-plus years with the team.
For more on the Bears, visit Windy City Gridiron.
The Saints fired Allen in November, with Darren Rizzi filling in as the interim head coach. Rizzi.
For more on the head coaching search in New Orleans, head over to Canal Street Chronicles.
The changes with the Jets started after Week 5, when the team fired Saleh. They then added Douglas to the casualty list in November. Now, they are starting a search for an entire new idenitity - though they could be headed for a reunion as former Jets head coach Rex Ryan is expected to interview for the opening this week. Mike Vrabel and Ron Rivera have already interviewed for the head coach opening as well. Louis Riddick has interviewed for the GM position.