WagerOnSports.com Announces Odds On First NFL Coach To Be Fired

Odds Are Several NFL Coaches Are On The "Hot Seat"

(PRWEB) September 9, 2004 -- With the NFL season beginning this week, every franchise enters the regular season with high expectations and dreams of a Super Bowl title. When some teams inevitably fail to meet the expectations of their owners, many NFL coaches will find themselves on the hot seat". Knowing that professional coaches are now bearing the brunt of blame when teams underachieve, WagerOnSports.com today announced odds on which current NFL head coach will be the first to be fired or resign from his position.

The premium sports betting destination online, WagerOnSports.com has calculated the odds on all 32 NFL head coaches becoming the first coaching casualty this season. Marty Schottenheimer, head coach of the San Diego Chargers, is currently the favorite to be the first coach to get a pink slip at 3/1 odds. In what could be a closely contested race to see who can keep their job longer, WagerOnSports.com has listed Miamis Dave Wannstedt at 7/2 odds following a disastrous pre-season for the Dolphins. Other head coaches that could be looking for work next season includes: Jim Haslett (4/1), Dennis Erickson (4/1), Butch Davis (5/1) and Mike Martz (8/1).

As weve seen over the years, job security is not something associated with being the head coach of a professional sports franchise," said Mike Perry, odds maker at WagerOnSports.com. San Diego may have one of the best running backs in the league, but this team is clearly in rebuilding mode and will be lucky to finish with five wins; meaning Schottenheimer could be shown the door following another poor season. Dave Wannstedt also looks like a prime candidate to get the axe after having his personnel responsibilities stripped in the off-season, followed by Ricky Williams surprise retirement and David Bostons season-ending knee injury -- hes definitely fighting an uphill battle to save his job in Miami."

According to WagerOnSports.com, Dom Capers (10/1), Mike Tice (10/1), Herm Edwards (10/1), Jack Del Rio (10/1) and Bill Cowher (12/1) could also find themselves on the hot seat if their teams dont improve this season. Despite leading their teams to the playoffs last year, both Mike Holmgren and Mike Sherman have been installed at 15/1 along with new head coaches Tom Coughlin and Norv Turner. Of the 32 head coaches in the NFL it should come as no surprise that the long shots to get the axe first at WagerOnSports.com include: Bill Parcells (30/1), Tony Dungy (30/1), Jon Gruden (30/1), Andy Reid (30/1), John Fox (40/1) and Bill Belichick (50/1).

Bettors may also wager on no head coach being fired or resigning by January 8, 2005 at 3/1 odds. All current odds are subject to change. For more information and a complete list of odds, please visit www.wageronsports.com.

Who will be the first NFL head coach to be fired or resign?

Marty Schottenheimer        3/1

Dave Wannstedt         7/2

Jim Haslett            4/1

Dennis Erickson         4/1

Butch Davis            5/1

Mike Martz            8/1

Dom Capers            10/1

Mike Tice            10/1

Herm Edwards            10/1

Jack Del Rio            10/1

Bill Cowher            12/1

Mike Holmgren            15/1

Norv Turner            15/1

Tom Coughlin            15/1

Mike Sherman            15/1

Jim Mora, Jr.            18/1

Mike Mularkey            18/1

Dennis Green            20/1

Lovie Smith            20/1

Dick Vermeil            25/1

Joe Gibbs            25/1

Jeff Fisher            25/1

Steve Mariucci            25/1

Mike Shanahan            25/1

Marvin Lewis            25/1

Brian Billick            28/1

Bill Parcells            30/1

Tony Dungy            30/1

Andy Reid            30/1

Jon Gruden            30/1

John Fox            40/1

Bill Belichick            50/1

None fired or resign        3/1

About WagerOnSports.com

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