NFL Picks Week 14: 7 Coaches That Could Be Fired After Their Next Loss

So far this season, head coaches Wade Phillips, Brad Childress, and the NFL's latest victim, Josh McDaniels, have all been fired.

The Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings had Super Bowl dreams going into the season, but they were crushed faster than you can say "I can't wait until next year."

Wade Phillips was fired solely because of lack of success.  Childress was fired for of lack of success and cutting Randy Moss.

McDaniels was fired because of lack of success and Spygate v2.

All of these firings were breaking news: even though people saw them coming, it was still surprising to see them booted in the middle of the season.

What have you done for me lately?

In the NFL, owners don't have the level patience NBA owners possess.  You can't just waste a season and wait for free agency to rebuild.  It's compete now, or you're out.

Here are seven coaches that could be fired after another disappointing loss:

7. Tony Sparano

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Tony Sparano, head coach of the Miami Dolphins stands on the sidelines during the NFL season opener against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart

This firing is very unlikely.  It would take a historic loss for Sparano to be fired after this week.

Rumors of a coaching change for the Dolphins has come up though.  At one time, he was the most sought after head coaching candidate in the league; now his job may be in danger.

They've been pretty much eliminated from the playoff race after losing two of their last three games.  The two losses included a shutout to the Bears and a three point heart breaker to the Browns.

Never say never.

6. Eric Mangini

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NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 24: Head coach Eric Mangini of the Cleveland Browns watches a play during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on October 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

For the second straight season, Eric Mangini saved his job by putting together a winning streak late in the season.

This firing is also very unlikely, especially coming off two wins.

It'll need to be a big loss, but a loss to the Buffalo Bills though may be the excuse Mike Holmgren is looking for to fire him.

Holmgren could be looking to take over the job himself, or he could want to get his old friend Jon Gruden to Cleveland before Gruden finds another home.

5. Norv Turner

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SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 31: San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner looks on from the sideline against the Tennessee Titans at Qualcomm Stadium on October 31, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Titans 33-25. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Gett

Last week, the Chargers lost their first game in December since only A.J. Smith knows when.

They were a favorite to sneak into the playoffs and make a big run, but a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs would eliminate any chance of that happening.

Smith didn't have patience for Marty Schottenheimer who couldn't win in the playoffs.  Turner won't even get the Chargers to the playoffs this year.

To make matters even worse, the Chargers are in another Cowboys-Vikings situation where they were seen as Super Bowl contenders to begin the season.

4. Jeff Fisher

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MIAMI - NOVEMBER 14: Coach Jeff Fisher of the Tennessee Titans shouts against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on November 14, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Ever since the Vince Young-Jeff Fisher clash, the Titans haven't gotten into the end zone.

The signing of Randy Moss brought Super Bowl dreams to Nashville, but they were erased in the blink of an eye.

Fisher is the longest tenured head coach in the NFL.  A loss to the Colts in front of the entire nation may be the last straw for a coach that's never won the big one.

3. Mike Singletary

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SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Mike Singletary of the San Francisco 49ers shouts on the sidelines during their game against the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick Park on November 14, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Imag

A loss to the Seahawks this week would eliminate any chance the 49ers have of making the playoffs.

They were unanimous favorites to win the NFC West.  Mike Singletary was supposed to be part of the 49ers rise back to dominance, but he may turn out to be the scapegoat for a disastrous season.

2. John Fox

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CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 28: Head coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers reacts to a call against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 28, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

The reason why John Fox isn't number one on this list is because he could have been fired weeks ago.  The Panthers may just wait until the offseason to fire him.

An ugly loss against Atlanta this week (very likely) at home may eliminate any patience left within the Panthers organization.

If the Carolina isn't dead set in waiting until the off season, this could be John Fox's last week wearing black and blue.

1. Marvin Lewis

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INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 14: Marvin Lewis the Head Coach of the Cincinnati Bengals walks off of the field following the Bengals 23-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 14, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Co

“With what we have on paper, if we don’t win the Super Bowl this year, it’s a (expletive) shame.”

That's the kind of expectations Chad Ochocinco had for the Bengals in 2010.  They certainly didn't live up to them.

At a pitiful 2-10 and challenging for the first overall pick, a blowout loss to division rival Pittsburgh would be just the fuel needed to fire Marvin Lewis immediately.

David Daniels is an NFL Featured Columnist and Writing Intern at Bleacher Report and a Syndicated Writer.  Follow him at One Yard Short.com or on Twitter