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It sure was nice of ESPN to post this story six minutes before game time with the team too busy to respond, but Chris Mortensen is saying that anonymous sources have told him to expect a big shake-up among the Jets in the offseason:
While line coach Bill Callahan does not have a contract beyond this season, the drama will center around offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, who this year signed a two-year, $3.2 million extension through 2013.
As coach Rex Ryan said last week, Scottenheimer may get a head coaching job, but if he doesn’t, sources say the Jets will strongly consider Norv Turner and Josh McDaniels to replace him as coordinator if either is available.
With the Jets offense flailing these past few weeks, the alignment of the football stars seem to suggest that if Schottenheimer is out, offensive line coach Bill Callahan will be in.
David Ferris thinks that Rex Ryan is trying to sell Schottenheimer to other teams:
Tagged Bill Callahan, Brian Schottenheimer |Maybe it’s the power of suggestion at play. Perhaps Ryan feels that if he talks about Schottenheimer as a hot coaching candidate, the perception will become reality.
You can bet your Weeb Ewbank poster that Schottenheimer won’t get any offers to run an NFL club next year…[The] failure of the 2011 Jets offense (27th in total yards) and the flattening of Mark Sanchez’s development hasn’t been lost on the rest of the league…
If any other NFL team decides to interview Schottenheimer, for any opening, Ryan and the rest of the Jets should quietly say “thank you” under their breath. Meanwhile, continue to praise the man in public. You never know. (more…)
A few videos from NFL.com:
- How the Dolphins might keep the Jets out of the playoffs
- Placing the blame for the Jets’ disappointing 2011
- How safe is Mark Sanchez?
Rex is still openly supporting him, but Schottenheimer looked a little nervous when he spoke to reporters on Thursday’s GEICO SportsNite.
Opening statement…
Garrett McIntyre will be questionable for the game. He was limited today with his knee. He is coming along but we’ll see. Everybody else on this list is probable. The only guy that was limited today in practice was [Antonio] Cromartie. He kind of had a little hamstring but he is probable for the game. Marquice Cole with a knee, Mike DeVito, knee, D’Brickashaw Ferguson, foot, Shonn Greene, rib, Joe McKnight, shoulder/elbow, Brandon Moore, hip, Ropati [Pitoitua], hand, Eric Smith knee, LT [LaDainian Tomlinson], quad, Muhammad Wilkerson, knee. All those guys were full. Eric Smith was limited with his knee. Everybody is probable. Everybody else was full, though. I expect everybody to play. McIntyre will be the question.
On McIntyre’s status for the game…
He is going on the trip with us so we will make that decision. He plays a lot of special teams and if we feel he can help us in that area then we can activate him.
On Reggie Bush…
Well, yeah, he went over 200 yards in one of the games. I don’t know if it is four or five games in a row with 100 yards but clearly he has done a great job. He has always been a great space player but he does seem to be running in between the tackles pretty good. There offensive line does a good job, whether it is him or Thomas or whoever, they do a good job up front and move people off the ball so it will be a challenge one way or another. (more…)
Tagged Rex Ryan, transcripts |There are plenty of fingers to point after yesterday’s 29-14 loss to the Giants. But nobody is feeling more heat than offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. The Jets offense looked anemic most of the game, and Schottenheimer leaned heavily on the pass, picking it over the run at a ratio much higher than 2:1, despite the Jets consistently finding holes in the Giants defensive line.
With one game left and the Jets needing a lot of help making the postseason, voices from around the blogosphere are calling for Schotty’s head. (more…)
CBS Sports Previews the Jets-Giants showdown in this video:
Defensive coordinator Mike Pettine spoke to Jets Confidential about the team’s issues covering tight ends this season:
I think that’s a need that defenses need to address, to find that hybrid, whether it’s a bigger safety that can support the run or whether it’s a coverage linebacker. You can’t really go with a true linebacker against them and you really can’t go with a true (defensive back) at times.
Yesterday, Football Outsiders took a look at the offensive linemen who have been most porous this season. In first place is Guy Whimper of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who’s been filling in for the injured Blaine Gabbert. But take a look at second place:
That’s right, it’s everyone’s favorite right tackle: Wayne Hunter. The loss of Damien Woody and the lack of o-line depth has been incredibly painful this season, especially for Mark Sanchez’s development.
If the 45-19 drubbing Philadelphia gave the Jets wasn’t enough, a few key offensive players may have been hurt during the game.
According to Jane McManus, Joe McKnight, Matt Slauson, and Shonn Greene were all seen entering the x-ray room after the loss to the Eagles. McKnight, who wasn’t seen for most of the game, may have reinjured his hyperextended elbow. Shonn Greene was apparently nursing his left hand, which may explain his diminished production as the game wore on.
If they can get there, that is. According to SNY Why Guys, in the red zone:
Eagles defense is 30th, allowing TDs about two-thirds of the time. Jets offense is No. 1 at 71.4%, 11-for-11 in their last three games and the NFL’s best since the 2007 Patriots (who went unbeaten and were 72%).
Sanchez is throwing TDs on 29% of his red zone passes versus 12% last year, plus he has five rushing scores that tie with Shonn Greene for the team lead.
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