The State of your NFL Coaches

Some call it an elite fraternity, some call it the ultimate goal for aspiring football coaches, I call it a thankless job that you get criticized no matter what you do and 31 of 32 are considered failures at the end of the season, unless you are Tom Coughlin in 2008, than it was 32/32. Here is my grade for the 2010 season and if their job is safe.

New England Patriots - A. Is it Bellichik or Brady? I think it's both. They both make stars out of anyone and they understand how to win. When they are up, they do not take the foot off the pedal. Can't see him leaving

New York Jets - B. Rex Ryan is a funny guy, who says funny things. He is a good coach, but likes a lot of mayhem around him. I think he does it on purpose, it distracts from football. He will be around as long as he wins.

Miami Dolphins - F. This might be harsh for Tony Sparano, but the Dolphins are a huge disappointment. They finished 7-9 and in the NFC, that would have gotten them into the playoffs, but in the AFC East, that gets them a high draft pick. The team quit on Sparano and I am not surprised. When Bill Parcels left his post with the team, that spoke volumes. Parcells asking the owner to keep the coach, tells me he doesn't want this failure to go onto his resume. I think Sparano has a 5% chance of keeping his job.

Buffalo Bills - C. Chan Gailey will get two more years, they have some talent, but in their division, it will be hard to compete.

Pittsburgh Steelers - A-. When Big Ben was suspended for being stupid, nobody was sure what would happen, but the team responded, going 3-1 and that is a testament to the organization's faith in Mike Tomlin. Mike Tomlin is one of the best coaches in the NFL and he deserves multiple championships. The Steelers are a model organization from top to bottom and Jerry Jones needs to get his notebook and see what makes them so good. Tomlin should be the coach as long as he wants to, like Cowler and Knoll.

Baltimore Ravens - A-. John Harbaugh did a great job with an aging defense. He will be around for quite a bit

Cincinnati Bengals - C. Marvin Lewis dealing with TO gets sympathy from me. The Bengals need to give him some support and some say in the matter. I thought he would be done after this year, but all indications, he will be back.

Cleveland Browns - C-. The Mangenous was running an uphill batter that he had no chance of winning, short of making the playoffs. Was not surprised he was fired, Marty Morningwheu would fit nicely here with his ties to Mike Holmgren and I like Donovan McNabb to be their new QB.

Indianapolis Colts - B. Jim Caldwell will keep his job as long as Peyton Manning wants him to. He had a ton of injuries, but still limped into playoffs

Jacksonville Jaguars - C+. Jack Del Rio just can't seem to get over the hump. Has there been a team who has been more inconsistent than the Jags? They are on the right track and hopefully will improve next season

Houston Texans - C-. Gary Kubiak should have been fired. I think he lost the team this year. But Bob McNair is a loyal owner and will keep Kubiak for at least another year.

Tennessee Titans - C-. I like Jeff Fisher, I think he is a great coach, just had a lot of bad luck. Namely, Vince Young. Young is an enigma with tons of talent, but lacks leadership and the ability to lead. Fisher's fate should not be decided because of a QB he didn't want. Donovan McNabb would look great in a Titan Uniform.

Kansas City Chiefs - A-. Todd Haley surprised almost everyone this year. Not only did he get his team to the playoffs, he let the team develop and I think they are a real sleeper. He will get little consideration of COY, but I think he deserves more accolades than what he is getting.

San Diego Chargers - D+. Norv Turner should be fired. I kinda like the guy, but you can't go on losing so many games in September and October and hoping your November and December will lead you into the playoffs. It's a nice story for a few season, but its trouble now.

Oakland Raider - A-. Tom Cable deserves a better fate than this, but working for Uncle Al sucks, so hopefully he will land on his feet elsewhere and thrive.

Denver Broncos - C-. Josh McDaniels was hired two seasons too soon. I love the fact the team took a chance on Tim Tebow, but they are still a few years out. Their next coach needs to be a teacher and work with and build this team, they have some nice pieces, but still might be a few years away.

Philadelphia Eagles - B+. Andy Reid never gets credit, but 9 playoff appearences in 11 years is great. He deserves a championship or two, let's hope this team can put it together and win one for Andy

New York Giants - C-. Tom Coughlin sucks he is a lousy head coach and The Giants deserve him for the foreseeable future.

Dallas Cowboys - C+. Wade Phillips should have never been hired. Jason Garrett will get a chance, let's see how he does in a training camp

Washington Redskins - F. Mike Shanahan should be fired, but won't. He has no clue what he's doing, see Albert Haynesworth and Donovan McNabb

Chicago Bears - A-. Lovie Smith did a nice job, Mike Martz did a great job

Green Bay Packers - B. Mike McCarthy is not going anywhere for a few years

Minnesota Vikings - F. Brad Childress sucks, he should have been fired two years ago. Leslie Frazier was the right hire, now time to get a QB and rebuild the Offense and get a stadium.

Detroit Lions - B-. Jim Schwartz is making strides. He deserves a few more years and hopefully Matthew Statford will stay healthy

Atlanta Falcons - A. Mike Smith is the right coach for this team, Arthur Blank is a loyal guy, I see this relationship together for several more years, maybe longer.

New Orleans Saints - B. Sean Payton. Good Coach, Good Story, Defending Champs

Tampa Bay Buccs - A. Raheem Morris. Probably coach of the year, no one expected them to compete this year. Josh Freeman is going to be a pro bowler. Morris will be here as long as Freeman produces

Carolina Panthers - D. John Fox deserves better than this. The team and owner quit on him.

Seattle Seahawks - C. Pete Carroll will only coach this team 2 more years before he either retires or goes to tv or takes a smaller college job.

St. Louis Rams - B. Steve Spagnola is doing a nice job with this young team, Sam Bradford and Spagnola is a nice team

San Francisco 49ers - D. Mike Singletary was in over his head. I think he is a very good Defensive Coordinator, but a lousy head coach. This team should have won the division, even with their QB situation

Arizona Cardinals - D. Not fair for Ken Whisenhutt, but he got lucky with the re-emergences of Kurt Warner. But unfortunately, no one to replace him. Whisenhutt will get another year, if the team doesn't improve, he will be shown the door