NFL Rumors: Black Monday Finds Kubiak and Coughlin Staying, Frazier Likely Too

The NFL season is finally over, and you know what that means.

Every coach whose team didn't make the playoffs is reportedly on the hot seat.

Unless, of course, the coach was already fired and the interim coach is left wondering if he will get a shot to be a head coach.

Here's a recap of what has already happened and a preview of what seems likely to occur.

New York Giants

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GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 26: Coach Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants on the sidelines against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 26, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Despite the Giants' second late-season collapse in a row, they have opted to retain coach Tom Coughlin for another season.

And rightfully so.

Coughlin won a Super Bowl for this team not even five years ago. He still hasn't had a losing season in New York since his first year.

A 10-win season is hardly a reason to fire a coach, even if they did fail to make the playoffs.

Houston Texans

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HOUSTON - JANUARY 02: Head coach Gary Kubiak of the Houston Texans checks the scroreboard in the fourth quarter during action against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Reliant Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Gary Kubiak's job is safe, at least for now.

Why? To be honest, I have no idea. I thought for sure Kubiak would be fired after failing to make the playoffs yet again.

The Texans were absolutely pitiful on defense this year, so it seemed to make sense they would try to bring in a defensive mind to fix the team.

But no such luck for Texans fans who wanted to see Kubiak ousted and Bill Cowher brought in. Unless something dramatically changes after Kubiak's meeting with owner Bob McNair, he will be around next year.

Cleveland Browns

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CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 19: Head coach Eric Mangini of the Cleveland Browns on the sidelines while playing the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Boy Wonder's days as an NFL coach are over, for now at least.

Eric Mangini was fired after the Browns finished 5-11 for the second consecutive season. Whereas in 2009 he saved his job by winning the final four games, this year the Browns sealed his fate by dropping their final four.

It's possible Mike Holmgren, the team president, will name himself the successor. But otherwise expect the Browns to start their search soon.

Dallas Cowboys

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GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 25: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys watches from the sidelines during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 25, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated

The Dallas Cowboys have all but said Jason Garrett will be their new head coach.

And he should be.

Garrett went 5-3 after replacing Wade Phillips and found a fire in his players that had been nonexistent in the first half of the season.

If not for the Rooney Rule, he would have already been given the job.

Minnesota Vikings

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DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 02: Interim head coach Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings looks on from the bench while playing the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 2, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 20-13. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Gett

Going 3-3 after being unable to win for most of an NFL season is good enough to get you a head coaching job.

Leslie Frazier is reportedly the new head coach of the Minnesota Vikings but hasn't been officially named yet because of some weird facet of the Rooney Rule.

Frazier is a minority...yet the Vikings still need to interview minority candidates before hiring him?

I don't get it, but your time to rejoice will come soon, Vikings fans.

Carolina Panthers

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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 02: Head coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers reacts after failed conversion on offense against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on January 2, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

John Fox's contract expired after this season and the Carolina Panthers have opted not to bring him back.

Not exactly surprising after they finished with the league's worst record.

Panthers general manager Marty Hurney told reporters on Sunday that no interviews have been scheduled and that there is no favorite for the job.

Miami Dolphins

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MIAMI - DECEMBER 19: Coach Tony Sparano of the Miami Dolphins against the Buffalo Bills at Sun Life Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Miami, Florida. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 17-14. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Tony Sparano is scheduled to meet with Dolphins owner Stephen Ross this week to discuss his job.

If Sunday was an audition to stay around for 2011, Sparano failed miserably as the Dolphins were stomped 38-7.

Kind of says something when the players can't even muster up a good performance for the sake of their coach's job.

The Dolphins want to be classy about handling Sparano because he is well liked within the organization, but it looks like he is on the way out.

Jon Gruden and Bill Cowher mentions are already blowing up the airwaves in Miami.

San Francisco 49ers

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PALO ALTO, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Stanford Cardinal reacts after Delano Howell #26 of the Stanford Cardinal made an interception on a pass intended for Joe Halahuni #87 of the Oregon State Beavers at Stanford Stadium on November

No front runner has emerged for the head coaching job in San Francisco, but Californians are letting their choice be known.

They want Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh to take over the struggling 49ers.

One thing is for sure: The 49ers look like they will hire a big name.

Besides Harbaugh, Jon Gruden and Brian Billick have also been mentioned. Interim coach Jim Tomsula is not considered to be up for the job.

Who wants to be an NFL coach anyway? Horrible job security.

San Diego Chargers

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DENVER - JANUARY 02: Head coach Norv Turner of the San Diego Chargers leads his team against the Denver Broncos at INVESCO Field at Mile High on January 2, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 33-28. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty

After missing the playoffs for the first time as coach of the Chargers, Norv Turner was allowed to keep his job.

Someone remind me why we were even discussing the possible firing of a coach who consistently leads his team to the playoffs if not for lockouts and injuries. Please?

Oakland Raiders

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SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 05: Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable looks on from the sideline against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on December 5, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 28-13. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty

Rumor has it that Tom Cable won't be retained in Oakland.

We should know for sure by Jan. 18, which is the deadline for Al Davis to decide whether or not to use Cable's contract option for next season.

I haven't been a fan of Cable since the whole breaking another guy's jaw incident, but it would be an odd time to fire him after he went 6-0 in his division.

The Raiders would likely stay in-house with their hire and reward Hue Jackson, who reinvigorated the Raiders offense.

Tennessee Titans

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INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 02: Jeff Fisher the Head Coach of the Tennessee Titans watches play during NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Titans owner Bud Adams has a choice: Jeff Fisher or Vince Young?

The argument was moot after Young was lost for the season due to injury, but when he returns it will be an issue.

That issue is simple: Fisher and Young simply can't work together.

After coaching the Titans since 1994, Fisher might finally be looking for a new job.

Cincinnati Bengals

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 25: Head Coach Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals watches the game against the New York Jets at New Meadowlands Stadium on November 25, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the Bengals 26-10. (Photo by

Marvin Lewis' contract is expiring.

My bet is that he doesn't get retained.

A 10-game losing streak during the season and a 4-12 finish don't bode well for him, and rumors have him headed to the University of Pittsburgh.

Jacksonville Jaguars

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HOUSTON - JANUARY 02: Head coach Jack Del Rio of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on from the sidelines during first half action against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

The Jaguars came very close to being a playoff team this season.

Will their failure to make it result in the firing of Jack Del Rio?

Unlikely. The Jaguars still had a decent year despite their late-season collapse and Del Rio has two years left on his contract.

Denver Broncos

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MALIBU, CA - JULY 24:Athlete John Elway takes part in the Madden NFL 10 Pigskiin Pro-Am on Xbox 360 event on July 24, 2009 in Malibu, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

John Elway is the new boss in Denver.

My best bet is that he will want to make an immediate impact on the organization by handpicking his own coach.

Eric Studesville didn't exactly impress as interim coach when he went 1-3, but he will likely get some consideration.