One of the most remarkable aspects of Black Monday is how revelatory it can be. Bad franchises often give insight into why they remain bad. Good franchises display some kind of noticeable pragmatism or patience, leading to a decision that is ultimately productive for the franchise.
There’s a reason teams like the Eagles and the Colts find themselves consistently in playoff contention despite regular turnover at the head coaching position. Philadelphia has had three head coaches since Andy Reid’s departure in 2012 and all three of them have made the postseason, one winning the Super Bowl. Indianapolis has had three head coaches since Tony Dungy left in 2009 and made the playoffs with each one.