NFL Futures: Katrina Kills Thousands, But Saves Haslett
READ MORE: Dennis Green, Head Coaches, Jim Haslett, Mike Martz, Mike Tice, NFL Futures
At the beginning of the NFL season, many bookmakers saw great payoff potential in New Orleans Saints’ head coach Jim Haslett being the first coach to get canned in this 2005 season at 5/1. But now Haslett has become the head coach of “America’s Team” and unless owner Tom TK is the cruelest man to ever walk the face of the earth his job is safe. However, things are not so good in Arizona and St. Louis. Even though Martz won this weekend against the Arizona Cardinals, there’s plenty of thoughts that if Martz continues his foggy-headed coaching and costs the team anymore games he could be the first to go. And with Dennis Green talking big when he first arrived and still not exactly tearing up the very weak NFC West, the thoughts are his very expensive tenure could also be cut short. And then, of course, there’s the Seattle Seahawks’ Mike Holmgren who has yet to guide his Seahawks to a playoff win. He could be one losing streak away from getting the booting, as does the pencil-eating giant, the Minnesota Vikings’ Mike Tice, who, um looks like he’s headed for a long season. And then there’s Dave Wannstedt, who even though is coaching at the University of Pittsburgh, will probably still get fired from some NFL team before the season’s over on general principle alone.
Which NFL Coach Will be Fired First? [Covers]
First Coach to be Fired NFC [BetTheNet]
Coach to be Fired or resign AFC [BetTheNet]
Haslett Trying to Kill Starters Before Opening Game
READ MORE: Jim Haslett, NFL Betting, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints
The news out of New Orleans is that always-on-the-chopping block coach Jim Haslett will play his starters for three quarters for Thursday night’s game against the Patriots. So, now the once underdog Saints are favorites as we will see Saints’ quarterback Aaron Brooks most likely picking a part a defense consisting of undrafted free agents thoroughly befuddled by New England coach Bill Belichick’s defensive schemes. Right now, the Saints are favored by 3-3.5 points on Thursday. That line will change, most likely, in an effort for the bookies to get more action on the Pats. Keep yer eyes open…
Coach’s Decision Gives Edge to Underdog Saints [Covers]
Starters Looking for Redemption in Next Preseason Outing [AP]
Previously: The Least Fun Thing to Do in New Orleans is Watch Football [Oddjack]
NFL Betting: The Least Fun Thing to Do in New Orleans is Watch Football
READ MORE: Futures, Jim Haslett, NFL Betting, New Orleans Saints, Props
The New Orleans Saints are once again destined for mediocrity sprinkled with moments of greatness in 2005. Although loaded with offensive talent, the Saints suspect defense and inconsistency make them once again a team not likely to make the playoffs or win more than 8 games. The win total for the Saints this year is 7.5 and they have 55-1 odds to win the Super Bowl this year, however, Covers Stephen Noyer says both those lines are ones that should be completely ignored by bettors this year. Instead, they should focus on the fate of Saints head coach Jim Haslett. Haslett is listed by Canbet as 5-1 to be the first NFC coach fired, which may be a blessing for the beleaguered former defensive coordinator. Dude looks like he just needs to get away from this horrible franchise and start over.
NFL Season Preview: New Orleans Saints 2005 First NFC Coach to Be Fired or Resign [Canbet]
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