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Each of the 32 men who began this NFL season as a head coach still holds the job, and it's not because all 32 bosses are happy.
It's because the unhappy bosses are caught in an intrapersonal power struggle.
On one hand, they want to be associated with winning franchises.
On the other hand, they feel more obligated than ever to limit expenses.
And, so far, the more powerful hand has been the one on the checkbook "...............................................................
Let it be said, too, that this economy also works against such accomplished but unemployed coaches as Mike Shanahan, Bill Cowher and Jon Gruden — each of whom would command a high-end salary.
Though there are many reasons to resist changing coaches during the season — one research study revealed no interim coach in the post-merger era has led a team to the playoffs — that hasn't stopped owners in the past.
It's not stopping them now, either. What's stopping them is the idea of paying a guy who isn't working.
Each of the 32 men who began this NFL season as a head coach still holds the job, and it's not because all 32 bosses are happy.
It's because the unhappy bosses are caught in an intrapersonal power struggle.
On one hand, they want to be associated with winning franchises.
On the other hand, they feel more obligated than ever to limit expenses.
And, so far, the more powerful hand has been the one on the checkbook "...............................................................
Let it be said, too, that this economy also works against such accomplished but unemployed coaches as Mike Shanahan, Bill Cowher and Jon Gruden — each of whom would command a high-end salary.
Though there are many reasons to resist changing coaches during the season — one research study revealed no interim coach in the post-merger era has led a team to the playoffs — that hasn't stopped owners in the past.
It's not stopping them now, either. What's stopping them is the idea of paying a guy who isn't working.
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