Todd Haley, head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, became the second coach of the NFL to be fired during this season. Chiefs dropped to 5-8 after Sunday's loss against the Jets and the front office felt that it was time for a change in the head coaching position on Monday morning. Romeo Crennel was name the interim head coach in place of Haley to finish the rest of the season. Chiefs were plagued by injury throughout the entire season including quarterback Cassel who suffered a broken hand against the Broncos a couple of weeks ago. Haley's record with the Chiefs was 19-27 up until he was let go on Monday.
"This was a difficult decision but one that we feel is best for the future of the Chiefs." - Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt
Coming shortly after the Chiefs announced their firing of Haley, the Dolphins announced that they would be firing their Head Coach Tony Sparano. The Dolphins got off to a very rough start going 0-7 but have a short turn around to follow. After dropping to 4-9 after losing Sunday to Eagles the Dolphins front office decided it was best to part ways with Sparano who was 29-32 in his career as Dolphins head coach. Todd Bowles, assistant head coach, was named interim head coach for the remainder of the season. This season is the 3rd consecutive losing season for the Dolphins and the team has not won a playoff game since 2000.
"Sad and disappointing news on Coach Sparano's termination. He's a great coach and an even better man. He will be greatly missed." -Reggie Bush, Miami Dolphin Running Back
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