NFL Power Rankings: Which Teams Will Get Their Coaches Fired?

Although it's rare when it happens, it's not surprising when a head coach gets fired mid-season.

As for 2011, if the season for the following three franchises keeps heading in it's current direction, there's a good chance each of the head coaches will be fired.

So who are the three teams?

Hint: They're all in the AFC and have a combined record of 2-7.

 

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Miami Dolphins, Tony Sparano

Of the three, Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano is on the hottest of seats.

Miami is currently in the midst of a six-game losing streak, and has not won a home game since mid-November of 2010.

The QB situation is bad with Sparano having to go with either Chad Henne or Matt Moore, and standout WR Brandon Marshall has dropped in productivity.

This week Miami plays at San Diego, followed by a bye-week, then travels to New York and plays the Jets.

If Miami loses this week and Sparano is not out, there's a good chance he'll be out after the Jets game if they falter to 0-5.

That said, don't be surprised if he's out of a job after Week 4.

 

Cincinnati Bengals, Marvin Lewis

All off-the-field issues aside, the Cincinnati Bengals have clearly not been getting the job done on the field.

After a solid comeback victory on the road in Cleveland in Week 1, the Bengals have underachieved against two beatable teams in Denver and San Francisco.

Now add in all those off-the-field issues and it's only becoming a distraction on the field.

Cincy's had a lot of issues as such since Marvin Lewis took over back in 2003, and he's only mustered two winning seasons (albeit 0-2 in the postseason).

In Week 4 the Bengals host the Buffalo Bills who have caught fire NBA Jam style.

You can bet on Buffalo winning this game handily, and it will be shocking to see Lewis around despite all the young potential.

 

Jacksonville Jaguars, Jack Del Rio

Eight seasons, three of them winning, and a 1-2 playoff record has been the Jacksonville Jaguars under Jack Del Rio since 2003.

The only problem now however, is that since making the postseason in 2007, the Jags have yet to accomplish another winning season.

Thus far in 2011 the Jags are 1-2 and despite an improved defense, the team continues to under-perform.

RB Maurice Jones-Drew is their only threat, and he's going to be able to carry the entire load since the weapons around him aren't good enough.

Rookie QB Blaine Gabbert has some promise, but with a new man under center, a new coach is needed too.

Getting a fresh start at the two most important aspects of a team is needed in Jacksonville, especially if they want to contend with the Houston Texans in the AFC South.

 

Week 4 Power Rankings (LW = Last Week's Rank)

1. Green Bay Packers (3-0) (LW 1)	17. Oakland Raiders (2-1) (LW 22)
2. New Orleans Saints (2-1) (LW 4)	18. Carolina Panthers (1-2) (LW 23)
3. Baltimore Ravens (2-1) (LW 7)	19. Tennessee Titans (2-1) (LW 19)
4. Detroit Lions (3-0) (LW 10)	20. Washington Redskins (2-1) (LW 17)
5. Houston Texans (2-1) (LW 5)	21. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2) (LW 18)
6. Buffalo Bills (3-0) (LW 16)	22. San Francisco 49ers (2-1) (LW 26)
7. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) (LW 8)	23. Cleveland Browns (2-1) (LW 29)
8. New England Patriots (2-1) (LW 2)	24. Seattle Seahawks (1-2) (LW 24)
9. New York Giants (2-1) (LW 13)	25. Arizona Cardinals (1-2) (LW 20)
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) (LW 14)	26. Indianapolis Colts (0-3) (LW 31)
11. San Diego Chargers (2-1) (LW 11)	27. St. Louis Rams (0-3) (LW 21)
12. New York Jets (2-1) (LW 3)	28. Minnesota Vikings (0-3) (LW 25)
13. Dallas Cowboys (2-1) (LW 15)	29. Miami Dolphins (0-3) (LW 24)
14. Chicago Bears (1-2) (LW 12)	30. Denver Broncos (1-2) (LW 27)
15. Atlanta Falcons (1-2) (LW 9)	31. Cincinnati Bengals (1-2) (LW 28)
16. Philadelphia Eagles (1-2) (LW 6)	32. Kansas City Chiefs (0-3) (LW 30)

 

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