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November 4, 2009

Bad NFL Coaches Are Safer in Bad Economy

Monte Poole, Oakland Tribune

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Each of the 32 men who began this NFL season as a head coach still holds the job, and it's not because all 32 bosses are happy.

It's because the unhappy bosses are caught in an intrapersonal power struggle.

On one hand, they want to be associated with winning franchises.

On the other hand, they feel more obligated than ever to limit expenses.

And, so far, the more powerful hand has been the one on the checkbook.

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