I can't recall the circumstances of Zampese coming in in 1987. It wasn't because they were losing (40-24 under Robinson the previous four years and 2-4 in playoffs). But maybe he was hired because of Everett's arrival?

Anyway, I think the more apt comparison is remembering when Vermeil needed to hire Martz in '99. I'm of the belief that Fisher only has a shot to stay if they go 4-2 the rest of the way. And good luck with that... But I have wondered if even then any extension would now be contingent on replacing Boras, Weinke, Boudreau and Groh.