Week 5 - Former Coaches Settling the Score
October 4th 2007
by Special K

This is the weekend that matches several coaches against their former teams.
We've got Romeo Crennel at New England, Tony Dungy vs. Tampa Bay, and Mike Nolan vs. Baltimore. Last week we saw Ken Whisenhunt's team knock of his former team, the Pittsburg Steelers.

Romeo Crennel at New England
Prior to joining the Browns in 2005, Romeo Crennel was one of the top defensive
assistant coaches in the NFL and was an integral part in the Patriots winning three
Super Bowl's (2001, 2003-04). Crennel and Bill Belichick go way back. Crennel left the Patriots on good terms so the Patriots may take it a little easy on him this weekend.

Tony Dungy vs Tampa Bay
Tony Dungy was head coach with Tampa Bay from 1996-2001, where the Bucs made it to the playoffs four times in six seasons. Dungy won his first meeting against his former team back in 2003. It was one of the greatest comebacks in Monday night football. The Colts were down 35-14 with only about 5 minutes left and scored 21 unanswered points and then won it in overtime on a field goal. I'm guessing Tony would like to stick it to his former team once more.

Mike Nolan vs Baltimore
Mike Nolan joined the San Francisco 49ers in 2005 after doing an outstanding job as defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens. In Baltimore, Nolan's defense was among the NFL's best in all defensive categories. The relationship between Nolan and his former team are unknown but we do know that Trent Dilfer is very bitter at his old coach. Read More here.