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Chicago Bears: Power Ranking John Fox Replacements

By Erik Lambert

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 15: Offensive coordinator Mike McCoy stands not he field as players warm up before a game between the Denver Broncos and the New York Giants at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 15, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 15: Offensive coordinator Mike McCoy stands not he field as players warm up before a game between the Denver Broncos and the New York Giants at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 15, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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FOXBORO, MA – SEPTEMBER 7: Defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots Matt Patricia before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium on September 7, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA – SEPTEMBER 7: Defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots Matt Patricia before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium on September 7, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

#3:  Matt Patricia (DC, New England Patriots)

It’s amazing how many people have abandoned the bandwagon for Matt Patricia this year. Sure his defense is struggling, ranked 32nd in the NFL. At the same time that’s not entirely fair to say he’s a bad coach because of this. Have people forgotten the man has two Super Bowl rings? This also marks the first season during his tenure, a span of six years where his defense ranked lower than 10th in points allowed. One bad year should not erase the five other good ones.

Patricia has dealt with a number of problems this year from losing key players to free agency and trades to rampant injuries. It has sucked the talent well dry and no amount of great coaching can cover up for bad players. Patricia is a Patriots purest. He’s only been with that organization in his NFL career, so that raises a slight concern about his staff building prowess. Still his engineering background and motivational skills make him an intriguing head coach option.

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