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Originally Posted by siberian khatru
Off the top of my head, I can't think of many, if any, coaches in recent years who entered the season in the last year of their contract (other than someone retiring, such as Holmgren). Maybe someone can come up with a few names that did, and I'll concede the point.
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The Bills have done it twice recently. Jauron started 2008 in the last year of his contract and then was extended mid-season after they started 4-0 and Gregg Williams did it a couple of years ago. He was actually never fired as head coach - his contract just expired.
It is very rare though.