In the next coach to be fired Derby, I'd have to think Davis is a strong contender, if not the favorite. He'll be gone but so will Haslett and Holmgren.
I'm not sure if there's anything to be gained by firing a coach now. All three of the above mentioned are a lock to go. Kind of surprised things didn't work out better for Davis. He assembled a tremoundous machine at Miami, but the transition from college to pros has been difficult for most.