JAURON THE FIRST TO GO? 09/09/03 - Stephen Nover
The Dick Jauron watch is the lead to my NFL notes this week. Even before opening week, the Chicago Bears coach was drawing action on a 'prop' bet at World Wide Tele-Sports (BetWWTS.com) to be the first coach fired.
Now, following the Bears' 49-7 loss to San Francisco, Jauron has changed places with Arizona's Dave McGinnis to become the favorite. Jauron is 3/1 to be canned first. McGinnis, who opened as the 3/1 favorite, has been moved to 5/1.
"It's like they got a head start on me," said Stuart Doyle, wagering director for WWTS, about the early money bet on Jauron before this past Sunday's Bears fiasco.
However, the biggest drop in coaching odds occurred on Dave Wannstedt. Following the Dolphins shocking home loss to the Texans, WWTS moved Wannstedt from 16/1 to 8/1. The Dolphins play the quarterback-challenged Jets Sunday.
"I'd imagine he'll (Wannstedt) be quite popular if they lose to the Jets," Doyle said.
Doyle also lowered the odds on Rams coach Mike Martz from 8/1 to 6/1. Martz must really dislike Kurt Warner to leave his gutsy quarterback in the game after Warner suffered a concussion and was obviously discombobulated. Maybe it's time for Brenda Warner to speak out again about Martz's deceitfulness. Martz is the G. Gordon Liddy of NFL coaches.
There's not an argument anymore about Priest Holmes passing Marshall Faulk as the top multi-purpose back. I would now rate Clinton Portis, Ricky Williams, LaDanian Tomlinson, Deuce McAllister, Shaun Alexander and even Tiki Barber above Faulk. Tony Siragusa may be worse than Lisa Guerrero as a sideline reporter. He also might have a bigger rack. His analysis consists of discussing where his halftime food is located. These two almost make Eric Dickerson seem erudite.
Anybody in Dallas for starting a "bring back Dave Campo" campaign after the Cowboys lost as home favorites to Atlanta? I didn't think so.
Do you know who Rex Tucker, Marc Colombo and Chris Villarrial are? They are three-fifths of the Bears' starting offensive line, and they are all out indefinitely with various injuries.
The Bears surrendered an NFL-low 203 points just two years ago. They already allowed nearly one-fourth of those points in Week 1. And defense is supposedly the team's strength.
Clueless and scatter-armed Kordell Stewart is the quarterback, at least for the time being. The offensive line is nearly decimated and the running backs are horrible. Could you imagine how long immobile, ancient backup quarterback Chris Chandler would last behind that offensive line? You could put up a quarter 'prop' on how long Chandler stays in the game.
Chicago fans are soon going to be chanting for rookie draft pick Rex Grossman to take over at quarterback. But Jauron wouldn't be doing Grossman any favors throwing him to the wolves so soon, and without any offensive line protection or running backs. Then again, Jauron probably won't be around to make that decision.
The Dick Jauron watch is the lead to my NFL notes this week. Even before opening week, the Chicago Bears coach was drawing action on a 'prop' bet at World Wide Tele-Sports (BetWWTS.com) to be the first coach fired.
Now, following the Bears' 49-7 loss to San Francisco, Jauron has changed places with Arizona's Dave McGinnis to become the favorite. Jauron is 3/1 to be canned first. McGinnis, who opened as the 3/1 favorite, has been moved to 5/1.
"It's like they got a head start on me," said Stuart Doyle, wagering director for WWTS, about the early money bet on Jauron before this past Sunday's Bears fiasco.
However, the biggest drop in coaching odds occurred on Dave Wannstedt. Following the Dolphins shocking home loss to the Texans, WWTS moved Wannstedt from 16/1 to 8/1. The Dolphins play the quarterback-challenged Jets Sunday.
"I'd imagine he'll (Wannstedt) be quite popular if they lose to the Jets," Doyle said.
Doyle also lowered the odds on Rams coach Mike Martz from 8/1 to 6/1. Martz must really dislike Kurt Warner to leave his gutsy quarterback in the game after Warner suffered a concussion and was obviously discombobulated. Maybe it's time for Brenda Warner to speak out again about Martz's deceitfulness. Martz is the G. Gordon Liddy of NFL coaches.
There's not an argument anymore about Priest Holmes passing Marshall Faulk as the top multi-purpose back. I would now rate Clinton Portis, Ricky Williams, LaDanian Tomlinson, Deuce McAllister, Shaun Alexander and even Tiki Barber above Faulk. Tony Siragusa may be worse than Lisa Guerrero as a sideline reporter. He also might have a bigger rack. His analysis consists of discussing where his halftime food is located. These two almost make Eric Dickerson seem erudite.
Anybody in Dallas for starting a "bring back Dave Campo" campaign after the Cowboys lost as home favorites to Atlanta? I didn't think so.
Do you know who Rex Tucker, Marc Colombo and Chris Villarrial are? They are three-fifths of the Bears' starting offensive line, and they are all out indefinitely with various injuries.
The Bears surrendered an NFL-low 203 points just two years ago. They already allowed nearly one-fourth of those points in Week 1. And defense is supposedly the team's strength.
Clueless and scatter-armed Kordell Stewart is the quarterback, at least for the time being. The offensive line is nearly decimated and the running backs are horrible. Could you imagine how long immobile, ancient backup quarterback Chris Chandler would last behind that offensive line? You could put up a quarter 'prop' on how long Chandler stays in the game.
Chicago fans are soon going to be chanting for rookie draft pick Rex Grossman to take over at quarterback. But Jauron wouldn't be doing Grossman any favors throwing him to the wolves so soon, and without any offensive line protection or running backs. Then again, Jauron probably won't be around to make that decision.
