NFL Week 14 Wrap-up

With the season winding down, and a significant number of teams playing poorly, lets take a look at some coaches on the hot seat:

Rookies Get a Second Chance, Right?:
Todd Haley, Kansas City Chiefs
Haley has a Belichick pedigree, which isn't necessarily a good thing. He also has the career advantage of bringing his QB from last season with him to his first job as a head coach. That also may not be a good thing. After throwing 21 TDs to only 11 picks last season with the New Engalnd Patriots, Matt Cassel is 13-13 so far this season. There have been bright spots this season, though. They took Dallas to OT before the Cowboy Collapse began. They also played strong against Jacksonville, who is in line for a playoff spot. Haley's saving grace may be the fact that he inherited a team in turnoil. He was bringing in a new system that only his QB knew, and had to deal with problems with his running backs, eventually cutting Larry Johnson. I'd expect Haley to be back next year, and for the Chiefs to be an improved team after having a year under his system.