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Catching Up With Richie

2009-01-06T13:15:18Z

Catching Up With Richie

Newsday has a brief interview with Rich Kotite, the worst head coach in Jets history. Kotite compiled a 4-28 record in two seasons with the club. After just about every loss, he would give the team credit by saying, "We played hard," and described his defense as "swarming."

He seems like a nice enough man, but his problem was that he tried to make being an NFL head coach into a lifestyle job. A lot of coaches sleep in their office. He would sometimes leave practice early to beat rush hour traffic on the Long Island Expressway.

The biggest indictment of Kotite is Bill Parcells winning 9 games in 1997 with essentially the same roster Kotite led to a single win the previous season.

Add another name to the list. Former Ravens coach Brian Billick will interview this week for the...

2009-01-04T17:09:18Z

Add another name to the list. Former Ravens coach Brian Billick will interview this week for the head-coaching vacancy, the NFL Network is reporting.

Rich Cimini

The Jets never got a chance to discuss their head-coaching vacancy with former Steelers coach...

2009-01-04T15:15:57Z

The Jets never got a chance to discuss their head-coaching vacancy with former Steelers coach Bill Cowher, but they will talk to one of his former assistants.

They will meet in the coming days with Cardinals assistant head coach Russ Grimm, the Daily News has learned. Grimm, best known as a member of the Redskins' "Hogs," circa 1980s, coaches the offensive line for the Cards. He also coached the line on Cowher's staff with the Steelers.

The Cards advanced to the divisional playoffs, but league rules allow teams to interview assistant coaches from wild-card winners before the divisional round. Based on that rule, the Jets also will be able to interview Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan this coming week.

Rich Cimini

Meanwhile, Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski is the latest name to surface and is expected to...

2009-01-03T16:35:04Z

Meanwhile, Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski is the latest name to surface and is expected to interview with the Jets next week, according to a second person also not at liberty to speak publicly.

The Jets wouldn't confirm or deny Jagodzinski is coming in for an interview.

Jagodzinski, 45, has coached Boston College the past two seasons and was the Green Bay Packers' offensive coordinator in 2006, working with quarterback Brett Favre. He was an assistant in the NFL for eight seasons with the Packers and Atlanta Falcons.

Newark Star-Ledger

The Jets' interest in Mike Shanahan is getting warmer, a person familiar with the team's thinking...

2009-01-02T13:29:25Z

The Jets' interest in Mike Shanahan is getting warmer, a person familiar with the team's thinking told the Daily News Thursday.

With Bill Cowher out of the picture, and with no proven head coaches on their list of known candidates, the Jets are taking a hard look at the former Broncos coach, who was fired Tuesday in a move that sent shock waves throughout the NFL.

NY Daily News

Denver Interested in Spagnuolo

2009-01-02T13:26:45Z

Denver Interested in Spagnuolo

It looks like the Broncos have at least passing interest in Steve Spagnuolo for their vacant head coaching position. Spagnuolo is one of the frontrunners for the Jets job as well. If both teams make him an offer, the Jets probably have the inside track. Denver is a better opportunity for most potential coaches because of their great fanbase, stable ownership situation, and decent young quarterback. However, a guy like Spags could be reluctant to uproot a young family for a second time in three years.

Callahan and Schottenheimer Interview Today

2009-01-02T13:19:52Z

Callahan and Schottenheimer Interview Today

Bill Callahan and Brian Schottenheimer kick off the Jets' interview proccess for a new head coach today. Neither choice would be terribly popular with the fanbase. Fans want to turn the page after this disaster. Hiring a member of the current staff not named Mike Westhoff would be the opposite of this.

The willingness to extend Schottenheimer an interview is something of a disturbing sign. Even if it is a courtesy, it shows the Jets like the job he has done and perhaps want him back. His play calling was integral to the collapse.

Callahan's past stints as a head coach make him a poor candidate, but he did a fantastic job as offensive line coach. This interview should be used to gague his interest in staying as an assistant under a new coach as much as anything.

The Jets have requested and received permission to talk to Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator...

2009-01-01T15:39:39Z

The Jets have requested and received permission to talk to Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan about their head coaching job. The announcement was made by the AP.

Jets Confidential

The Jets will meet with Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on Saturday, according to a...

2008-12-31T01:56:20Z

The Jets will meet with Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the coaching search. The Jets are also expected to interview a pair of in-house candidates: offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and offensive line coach Bill Callahan, who also served as assistant head coach under Mangini. Marty Schottenheimer, Mike Holmgren and Jim Fassel, names mentioned in various reports, aren't believed to be on the Jets' immediate radar.

NY Post

"We're not going to make any decision right now in the heat of the moment."

2008-12-29T13:21:47Z

"We're not going to make any decision right now in the heat of the moment."

Woody Johnson addressing Eric Mangini's job status

Favre sounded a lot like a guy who is ready for retirement. "The bottom line is it wasn't good...

2008-12-29T13:17:14Z

Favre sounded a lot like a guy who is ready for retirement. "The bottom line is it wasn't good enough," said Favre. "I'm sure everyone is going to say he is old, washed up and gray. Maybe they are right. That's one of the things I guess I'll assess, am I old and washed up? Maybe so. If that's the case, then its time for me to do something else."

Favre did say that if he does return, it will be with the Jets and nobody else. "But then again I couldn't see myself playing with the Jets last year as well," Favre said. "But, through this process, the one thing about (GM Mike Tannenbaum, owner Woody Johnson) and Eric, I felt like I was wanted. When I look back at it, whether I play or not, I can honestly say that I'm glad I made the decision to come here and play."

NY Daily News

Image FanShot

2008-12-26T15:20:07Z

Appearing in this space for the second time in three weeks, it's Powersurge, the music played on...

2008-12-23T03:55:28Z

Appearing in this space for the second time in three weeks, it's Powersurge, the music played on NFL Primetime for Buffalo Bills highlights. A happy ending to the regular season partially hinges on Chris Berman screaming, "NOBODY CIRCLES THE WAGONS LIKE THE BUFFALO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" at the end of Bills-Pats highlights this Sunday on the late Sportscenter with this music blaring in the background.

Seahawks fans pelt the Jets with snowballs... and Shaun Ellis fires back.

2008-12-22T20:33:09Z

Seahawks fans pelt the Jets with snowballs... and Shaun Ellis fires back.

Gholston Making Progress

2008-12-20T15:08:25Z

Gholston Making Progress

Just days after some dopey blogger said he would never make an impact in 2008, Vernon Gholston completed an excellent week of practice and is likely to be active on Sunday in Seattle. A guy who started slow and overcame the bust label like Calvin Pace is a great mentor for Vernon.

An actual ballot from Minnesota voting Brett Favre for President

2008-12-19T03:15:58Z

An actual ballot from Minnesota voting Brett Favre for President

'I'd love to lead the league in the passer rating every year," Favre said -, "but I'd much rather...

2008-12-18T13:17:52Z

'I'd love to lead the league in the passer rating every year," Favre said -, "but I'd much rather lead this team to a Super Bowl - and I think I have that capability to be that type of leader....That's one thing that you can't measure.'

Translation: Stats are for geeks; it's all about heart and victories.

NY Daily News

Revis on Pro Bowl

2008-12-17T03:12:48Z

Revis on Pro Bowl

The Jets Blog has Darrelle Revis' take on making his first Pro Bowl.

Jenkins' Struggles

2008-12-16T13:25:08Z

Jenkins' Struggles

Rich Cimini discusses Kris Jenkins' recent subpar play. The hip is the real issue. He was not as bad as everybody made him out to be against Denver. After sustaining the hip injury in San Francisco, he failed to occupy double teams and fill two gaps. He also took more plays off than usual. The Jets can only hope it heals quickly because neither Sione Pouha, C.J. Mosley, nor Mike Devito is going to be able to fill his shoes.

"It's not like the BCS. You know, we don't get voted down for style points. First place in the...

2008-12-16T13:20:24Z

"It's not like the BCS. You know, we don't get voted down for style points. First place in the division, two games to go. Not like the BCS. The win is the win is the win."

Eric Mangini