NFL News NFL Black Monday 2026 (Raheem Morris, Jonathan Gannon, Kevin Stefanski, Pete Carroll, Mike McDaniel among coaches fired)

[condon84]

Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel

McDaniel will not return for 2026, giving Miami an opportunity to start fresh with a new G.M. and head coach.

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I think Harbaugh's gonna be in our division.

 

[Love The Drake]

Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel

McDaniel will not return for 2026, giving Miami an opportunity to start fresh with a new G.M. and head coach.

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I think Harbaugh's gonna be in our division.

I don’t see that, what QB?
And honestly im not scared of Harbaugh McDaniel offense was intuitive

 

[bormio]

Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel

McDaniel will not return for 2026, giving Miami an opportunity to start fresh with a new G.M. and head coach.

www.nbcsports.com

I think Harbaugh's gonna be in our division.

Good. I already hate the Dolphins and their white hanky waving fans.

 

[The Gr8est]

Jason Garrett is interviewing for Titans Job: I don't think anybody with a sound mind wants that job. Titans throwing $h!t at the wall and hoping something sticks??

Sometimes $h!t just won’t stick, no matter how much you may want it.

Here is the Titans bringing in another HC candidate.

 

[PatsFan2]

Why now?? The Dolphins strung him along.

 

[PatsFan2]

Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel

McDaniel will not return for 2026, giving Miami an opportunity to start fresh with a new G.M. and head coach.

www.nbcsports.com

I think Harbaugh's gonna be in our division.

Harbaugh would be the least of our problems with the Tua and Hill contract situations. I think Harbaugh goes to the NY Giants: he would be foolish to take that Miami Job: He ain't beating Josh Allen or Drake Maye. Those Two alone should be a deterrent.

 

[ScottishPatriots]

Someone like Detroit should sign Mike McDaniel as OC before he's even cleaned out his apartment, would be way better than Hardo Dan Campbell trying to call plays with zero innovation and his failed attempt of bullyball.

The fact he got Tua who stinks 3 years in a row of 100 QB rating is a borderline miracle, just not a leader of men.

 

[patchick]

How would you all rank the desirability of the open positions? I’m assuming Cleveland is dead last, then Miami?

 

[condon84]

Someone like Detroit should sign Mike McDaniel as OC before he's even cleaned out his apartment, would be way better than Hardo Dan Campbell trying to call plays with zero innovation and his failed attempt of bullyball.

The fact he got Tua who stinks 3 years in a row of 100 QB rating is a borderline miracle, just not a leader of men.

I would not be surprised if one of the HC openings give him a shot. He's got a brilliant offensive mind.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Harbaugh would be the least of our problems with the Tua and Hill contract situations. I think Harbaugh goes to the NY Giants: he would be foolish to take that Miami Job: He ain't beating Josh Allen or Drake Maye. Those Two alone should be a deterrent.

FWIW Schefter is reporting that they were just deliberating on this and did not talk to Harbaugh or anyone else.

 

[PatsFan2]

How would you all rank the desirability of the open positions? I’m assuming Cleveland is dead last, then Miami?

Arizona and Tennessee are knocking on Deaths' door saying let us in...let us in.

 

[PatsFan2]

Someone like Detroit should sign Mike McDaniel as OC before he's even cleaned out his apartment, would be way better than Hardo Dan Campbell trying to call plays with zero innovation and his failed attempt of bullyball.

The fact he got Tua who stinks 3 years in a row of 100 QB rating is a borderline miracle, just not a leader of men.

Mike McDaniel might be in Josh McDaniels territory HC wise: not their cup of tea but excellent Offensive Coordinators.

 

[Toofy]

Mike McDaniels - Lions OC
Kevin stefanski - Ravens
Jim Harbaugh - Giants
Falcons - Kubiak ?
Cardinals - very difficult to get someone
Miami - very difficult to get someone , maybe Kingsbury. Suits his flamboyance .
Browns - very difficult to get someone. Some lame duck coach for this year.

Raiders - have number 1 pick . So Jim harbaugh can choose amongst raiders, giants and jets. If he is convinced of mendoza I can see him go here. Kubiak and Mike shula are secondary options.



Jets - have amazing draft assets and would be foolish to keep Aaron glenn. Could be a dark horse if Jim harbaugh is given a free leash to get his GM and I restricted access for next 3 years. Could possibly get cousins or Mac Jones and be a decent franchise .


This is insane . So many firings in a year where there are so few good HC candidates.

Order of positions by desirability

Tier 1

Giants - QB, DE and WR really set. Like pats 2025. Great org too.
Raiders - have number 1 pick . Like bears 2025
Falcons - could be the Seahawks 2025. Great RB, defense and offensive weapons. Easy division though.

Tier 2

Ravens - Potential HOF QB - RB tandem. Pretty easy to get into post season with minor tweaks.

Rest all are equally undesirable .

Cardinals, Titans , browns

Jets are a dark horse due to draft assets.

 

[patfanken]

Harbaugh would be the least of our problems with the Tua and Hill contract situations. I think Harbaugh goes to the NY Giants: he would be foolish to take that Miami Job: He ain't beating Josh Allen or Drake Maye. Those Two alone should be a deterrent.

That's a great point, but pretty much every division has their share of challenges. But he can do better than the Phins. The QB situation there is ****ed and without a top 3 draft pick he's not going to solve it this year in the draft. As far as jobs go, the Giants are the best choice by far. A good QB prospect, talent on the defensive front 7, a great #1 WR, and a top draft choice to add an elite prospect, plus a stable and respected ownership. Plus he could probably go in there with his own GM if he wanted. The Miami job pales in comparison. Hell, I think the Atlanta job looks a lot better.

 

[ScottishPatriots]

How would you all rank the desirability of the open positions? I’m assuming Cleveland is dead last, then Miami?

I think most media give you the best job based on the quality of the roster or a brand name.

I think both are overrated for me it's will the owner spend money and have you got a quarterback or a way of getting one.

Tier 1 - Short term MVP QB solution

Ravens - MVP QB who can win 12 games any season

Tier 2 - the do you like this QB tier, any of these could be appealing if you like the young QB option they have or are guaranteed to get.

Giants - if you like Dart it's a great job
Titans - Owner is a bit AWOL but if you like Cam Ward it would be appealing
Raiders - Mark Davis is a boob but is paying about 60m a year on fired coaches and would spend and you're guaranteed Mendoza if you like him.

Tier 3 - some players, no real QB and no way of getting a serious long term solution this season.

Falcons
Cardinals
Dolphins

Tier 4 - The Browns

 

[The Gr8est]

Mike McDaniels - Lions OC
Kevin stefanski - Ravens
Jim Harbaugh - Giants
Falcons - Kubiak ?
Cardinals - very difficult to get someone
Miami - very difficult to get someone , maybe Kingsbury. Suits his flamboyance .
Browns - very difficult to get someone. Some lame duck coach for this year.

Raiders - have number 1 pick . So Jim harbaugh can choose amongst raiders, giants and jets. If he is convinced of mendoza I can see him go here. Kubiak and Mike shula are secondary options.



Jets - have amazing draft assets and would be foolish to keep Aaron glenn. Could be a dark horse if Jim harbaugh is given a free leash to get his GM and I restricted access for next 3 years. Could possibly get cousins or Mac Jones and be a decent franchise .


This is insane . So many firings in a year where there are so few good HC candidates.

What about BB for the Falcons?

 

[PatsFan2]

Mike McDaniels - Lions OC
Kevin stefanski - Ravens
Jim Harbaugh - Giants
Falcons - Kubiak ?
Cardinals - very difficult to get someone
Miami - very difficult to get someone , maybe Kingsbury. Suits his flamboyance .
Browns - very difficult to get someone. Some lame duck coach for this year.

Raiders - have number 1 pick . So Jim harbaugh can choose amongst raiders, giants and jets. If he is convinced of mendoza I can see him go here. Kubiak and Mike shula are secondary options.



Jets - have amazing draft assets and would be foolish to keep Aaron glenn. Could be a dark horse if Jim harbaugh is given a free leash to get his GM and I restricted access for next 3 years. Could possibly get cousins or Mac Jones and be a decent franchise .


This is insane . So many firings in a year where there are so few good HC candidates.

I put the desirable vacancies in the following order.

1 = NY Giants only need a Competent HC.

2 = Atlanta Falcons see 1 above.

3 = Ravens made a mistake.

4 = Raiders QB Mendoza.

5 = The rest can Go to Hell.

 

[Ring 6]

Someone like Detroit should sign Mike McDaniel as OC before he's even cleaned out his apartment, would be way better than Hardo Dan Campbell trying to call plays with zero innovation and his failed attempt of bullyball.

The fact he got Tua who stinks 3 years in a row of 100 QB rating is a borderline miracle, just not a leader of men.

Have you seen McDaniels actual results. They aren’t impressive. His legend far exceeds his ability.

 

[Ring 6]

I put the desirable vacancies in the following order.

1 = NY Giants only need a Competent HC.

2 = Atlanta Falcons see 1 above.

3 = Ravens made a mistake.

4 = Raiders QB Mendoza.

5 = The rest can Go to Hell.

The Giants need a whole lot more than just a head coach.

 

[PatsFan2]

The Giants need a whole lot more than just a head coach.

I beg to differ AJ: they have the pieces on Field Players make HC's too.