Coaching Search: Where Are We Again?
Here’s a compiled list of who’s out there for the Jets right now …
Interviewed Already
Brian Schottenheimer, Jets (Offensive Coordinator) — The Star-Ledger reported that internal sources say he’s the top of the list as of Sunday. Tannenbaum was supposedly “impressed” with him.
Bill Callahan, Jets (OL Coach Assistant Head Coach) — He interviewed, and no one seems to know or be reporting anything else.
Steve Spagnuolo, Giants (Defensive Coordinator) — Interviewed Saturday, reportedly wasn’t as prepared as other candidates according to internal sources.
There’s Interest
Rex Ryan, Ravens (Defensive Coordinator) — Confirmed but has yet to interview due to his team’s status in the playoffs.
Russ Grimm, Cardinals (Assistant Head Coach) — Confirmed but has yet to interview due to his team’s status in the playoffs.
Jeff Jagodzinski, Boston College (Head Coach) — The college coach has flatly denied that he is interested, as most college coaches would for recruiting purposes. It’s rumored that he will be fired if he even interviews with the Jets.
Brian Billick — The Former Ravens Coach and SuperBowl victor could be a candidate for the job and might meet this week with the team.
Potential Candidates?
Ron Rivera, Chargers (Defensive Coordinator) — Supposedly on the list, but nothing confirmed yet.
Leslie Frazier, Vikings (Defensive Coordinator) — Nothing confirmed as of yet, but speculated.
Ron Meeks, Indianapolis (Defensive Coordinator) — Is supposedly going to interview this week.
13 Responses to Coaching Search: Where Are We Again?
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Jonnyk says:
The jets are a horrible franchise. How do you can a coach without a backup already in the works? Mangini will get the Browns job and the browns will be way better than the Jets. Who the hell would want to coach this team? Good job Woody!!! Fires his coach and then leaves the freakin country. WAY TO GO.
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gsteigs says:
the plan was to interview the other candidates duh. whats wrong w/ you guys if they didnt fire him u would be bitching about that.
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coachmarv25 says:
I give Mangini credit for being creative with moving player positions but I think with Spags defense we would be unstoppable.
- Imagine Pace, Gholston, Ellis, Thomas rushing the QB.
- Rhodes/Revis have the ability to get as many INTs as possible.
- Jenkins demolishing the oppositions run game.
- And do you really want me to compare a young D. Harris to a not young A. Pierce?
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jas says:
OK-
Tann is impressed with Shotty.
Folks-HE HIRED THE IDIOT IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!!!
Of course he’s impressed with him.This madness has to stop.
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Bassett-
Please help. This whole thing is starting to drift in a terrible direction.
If they have no plan, that’s ok. But there is a tried and true path to success in the NFL and somehow I don’t get the feeling they have any idea about.
Look at successful teams over the years.
1-Strong Coach
2-Strong running game.
3-Tough defense.What are they thinking?
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ben says:
if the jets hire shotty we should all go to next years home opener wearing giants jerseys
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JonnyK–Couldn’t agree more. I was sure that they had Cowher’s OK when they fired Mangini. Now they’re starting from scratch. But, they might as well take it slowly and get the best man.
jas–Also in agreement. Tann is impressed with young Schot. Wow–no kidding–he’s only been the OC for three years.
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Dan says:
I want to see Woody’s decision tree where it says “did you have a disgraceful end of season to miss playoffs after 8-3 start?”. Decision branch for NO is “continue on with coaching staff and give Mangini a nice bonus” and decision branch for YES is another question “Do you have a solid backup coaching plan”. Branches here are YES “stop kidding yourself” and NO “fire Mangini immediately, leave the country, and then start slumming for the dregs of coaching retreads”.
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Tom Campbell says:
You Jets fans should be ashamed of your team! Stop trying to be the Patriots!
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Tom says:
Man, we’re idiots. I don’t see one name on that list that is a definate to be better than Mangini. The Jets bent to media pressure to get rid of someone that got railroaded into playing Farve. When Farve played good, Mangini was ok. When Farve played bad, Mangini sucked. It was all about Farve and PSLs, not winning!!!
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Geoff says:
is tom landry still alive?
Hire Brian S. as the HC and Woodhead can forget about selling those nasty PSLs.