That’s way too much craziness for me to cover, so I’ll simply start off with a little housecleaning. Out of the recliner, and on to the soapbox! Here are a few people I’d like to send to the unemployment line:
You’re Fired!
Mike Singletary - Head Coach, San Francisco 49ers
3 strikes, he’s out. A short temper and streaks of insanity may have served Singletary well during his playing career, but hasn’t exactly helped in his short stint as a head coach. You might say his engine runs a little hot to be the leader of a professional football team. The same guy that infamously pulled down his pants to make a point during a halftime speech is struggling mightily to make his mark in a depleted NFC West. Inefficiency, inconsistency, and a special kind of crazy all make Singletary a top candidate for termination.
Norv Turner – Head Coach, San Diego Chargers
With Phillip Rivers as the starting QB on my fantasy team, I’ve got no complaints about his hot-potato passing while the Chargers play perpetual catch-up. But with a 2-5 record, all that pre-season Super Bowl talk seems quite misguided. Usually the Chargers wait until the playoffs to disappoint, but this year Christmas might be coming early. But stick with the game plan, Norv…screen passes look great on the stat sheet.
Whoever Jerry Jones decides to blame for the Cowboys’ struggles
Great talent on both sides of the ball, experienced coaches, solid depth. I’m not even sure who to blame here. All I know is that nothing seems to be working in Dallas these days, including that god-awful baker boy cap Tony Romo insists on wearing all the time.
Pete Carroll – Head Coach, USC Trojans Seattle Seahawks
Slippery Pete probably laughs himself to sleep every night thinking about the mess he left for Lane Kiffin back at USC. The Seahawks are sitting pretty so far, but the luck has to run out sometime.
Jay “Captain” Cutler, Quarterback – Chicago Bears
4 interceptions in one game, all to the same defender (DeAngelo Hall)? 26 picks last year? When fans start to miss Kyle Orton, you know it’s time to go.
Like Brett Favre’s reputation, I am done…
