Week 5 of the NFL season is underway, and the optimism from the early portion of the season is quickly fading for some teams and important figures.
Matt Rhule's seat is scorching hot right now and he could be the first coach to be fired this season. The Panthers are 1-3 and their next three games are against the 49ers, at the Rams and back at home versus the Bucs. The Panthers will presumably start the season 1-6 and Rhule will be well on his way to a third consecutive sub.-500 season as a head coach. He’s currently 11-26 in Carolina and has never had a season with more than five wins.
Baker Mayfield doesn’t get a pass in all this. The Panthers have an anemic offense with him under center. Carolina ranks dead last in total offense. If Mayfield doesn’t perform better, his time as a full-time NFL starter will likely come to an end after this season.I’d say Matt Rhule, but it’s hard to envision him actually salvaging his job. I can’t help but return to Tom Brady.
The Tampa offense has been ineffective, tied for last in number of rushes of 20 yards or more and in the bottom third of passes of 20 yards or more with 11. That Brady changed his mind on retirement only magnifies the personal sacrifices he continues to make by being on the field.It won’t look good falling to 1-4 if the Las Vegas Raiders lose, as they’re expected to, on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs on"Monday Night Football.
Making matters worse, the Commanders have injuries along both the offensive and defensive lines. A silver lining may present itself in the return of rookie running back Brian Robinson,Five weeks into the season, Washington is borderline desperate for a victory. The Commanders host the Tennessee Titans and running back Derrick Henry, and the Washington front-seven – a strength of this team – has been competent against the run.
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