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The NY Jets will have many options in the free agent market this off season. The Jets were a much improved team over 2007 and accordingly have fewer gaps to fill. This article reviews some of the defensive players available and each would fit into the teams plans.
The NY Jets new head coach Rex Ryan has brought with him from Baltimore Mike Pettine and has made him the new defensive coordinator. They have worked together for a long time and make a good team. The new look defense for the Jets will be much more flexible than that enforced by out going head coach Eric Mangini. The Jets previous defensive coordinator Bob Sutton may stay with the team in a new position. For a more detailed analysis of the new defensive team, see this article.
The NY Jets announced that the search for a new head coach is over as they have hired Baltimore Ravens Rex Ryan to lead the team for the next few seasons. NY Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who was considered by many the front runner for the Jets head caoch position, has signed with the St. Louis Rams as their head coach. More details can be found in this article.
The NY Jets are still interviewing for a new head coach. Three of the top choices have now had two interviews although the NY Giants Steve Spagnuollo is still considered the first pick of many. See this article for more details.
The Ny Jets fired head coach Eric Mangini after failing to make the playoffs. The search for a new coach will start immediately. For more, see this story.
