The Packers should fire Mike McCarthy. Here are seven options for replacing him. If the Packers make a move at the end of the season, here’s who they could turn to to take the reins.
5 NFL coaches who need to be fired
What do Mike McCarthy and Gus Bradley have in common? They just can’t live up to expectations.
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McCarthy isn’t the only head coach who deserves the boot after the season. Hell, he might not even be the most deserving.
Gus Bradley, Jaguars -- Even the players have turned on the coaches in Jacksonville.
Jeff Fisher, Rams -- He's hoarding the No. 1 pick in the draft, but it's not like Jared Goff can fix the mess Fisher created.
Mike Tomlin, Steelers -- This is similar to McCarthy's situation. The team isn't bad, but they're not even close to meeting expectations.
Todd Bowles, Jets -- There's something to be said for being patient, and this is only Bowles' second season trying to clean up the mess he inherited. But it doesn't seem to be getting any better, does it?
What about Hue Jackson? Sure, the Browns are 0-10, and that's a feat in and of itself. However, the roster's been gutted for a complete and total rebuild. Give the guy another year at least.
What about Chuck Pagano? Eh, the time to fire him, and GM Ryan Grigson, was after last season. The Colts are middling along OK enough to get by this year without having much to work with on the roster.
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