Updated Odds On First NFL Coach To Be Fired Or Resign From WagerOnSports.com

No Surprise Wannstedt and Erickson Favorites To Get Pink Slips

(PRWEB) October 7, 2004 -- Now that the first month of the 2004 NFL season is in the books, some pre-season Super Bowl favorites have not lived up to expectations while a few long shots have stepped to the forefront. As has been the case in past seasons, getting off to a slow start often results in coaches finding themselves on the hot seat" with fans calling for their jobs. With a number of NFL head coaches already coming under immense pressure from ownership and fans after sluggish starts, today WagerOnSports.com today announced updated odds on which NFL coach will be the first to be fired or leave their team this season.

The premium sports betting destination online, WagerOnSports.com has updated the odds on all 32 NFL head coaches becoming the first coaching casualty this season. With his team starting the season with four straight losses and an offense in complete disarray, it should come as no surprise that Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt is a 2/1 favorite to get his walking papers first. With his team in rebuilding mode and not playing competitive football, Dennis Erickson has the second best chances of being the first coach to get a pink slip at 5/2 odds. New Orleans has been up and down again this year and head coach Jim Haslett (4/1) could easily become the fall guy if the team doesnt play up to their potential.

Were only four weeks into the NFL season and the fans and media in some markets are already clamoring for their head coachs job," said Michael Perry, odds maker at WagerOnSports.com. Things really couldnt be much worse in Miami where the offense is sputtering and the team has suffered through numerous injuries, the suprising retirement of their star running back and a QB controversy. If it keeps up, Dave Wannstedt might not make it to Halloween. Meanwhile the West Coast has a team of its own laying claim to the dubious distinction of being the leagues worst in San Francisco. The 49ers are rebuilding for the future, but that doesnt necessarily mean Dennis Erickson has any job security and the front office may decide a change at the top is best for the future of the franchise."

San Diegos Marty Schottenheimer has the Chargers playing inspired football and with a .500 record, his odds to be the first coaching casualty have fallen to 5/1 from opening as the 3/1 favorite at WagerOnSports.com. The two coaches that have seen the biggest movements in their odds are Tampa Bays Jon Gruden, now 12/1 after opening at 30/1, and Kansas Citys Dick Vermeil, who has seen his odds fall from 25/1 to 10/1. Other NFL coaches that could become the first to get their walking papers or throw in the towel include: Mike Martz (7/1), Mike Mularkey (10/1), Dom Capers (10/1), Butch Davis (12/1), and Mike Sherman (12/1).

The odds on all 32 NFL coaches becoming the first head coach to be fired or resign can be found at www.wageronsports.com . Bettors may also wager on no head coach being fired or resigning by January 9, 2005 at 2/1 odds. All current odds are subject to change.

Who will be the first NFL head coach to be fired or resign? (Current favorites)

Coach     Current Odds     Opening Odds

Dave Wannstedt     2/1     7/2

Dennis Erickson     5/2     4/1

Jim Haslett     4/1     4/1

Marty Schottenheimer 5/1      3/1

Mike Martz     7/1     8/1

Mike Mularkey     10/1      18/1

Dom Capers     10/1     10/1

Dick Vermeil     10/1     25/1

Butch Davis     12/1     5/1

Jon Gruden     12/1     30/1

Mike Sherman     12/1     15/1

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