[cloudedskate]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skarecrow

if their owner was dumb enough to fire you, the coach that will almost invariably become the best in the league after a few years, why would you expect the owenr to be smart enough to promote the next best talent at their disposal?

Maybe he didn't get fired and just left to get a new challenge or something.

I have seen the Bucs promote Monte Kiffen to HC and then Bill Muir to HC after Kiffen retired. I don't think I've ever seen my own team promote from within. Always seems like Jon Gruden or Andy Reid takes the job.