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Archive for the ‘Coaching News’ Category

Jets Have a New Defensive Coordinator

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

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.

Jets Hire New Head Coach

Monday, January 19th, 2009

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.

Jets Still Searching for Head Coach

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

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.

Jets Fire Head Coach

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

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.

Jets Face Dolphins

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

The NY Jets will face the Miami Dolphins this Sunday in a game that could decide the AFC East. For more, see this story.

Jets hire O’Dea as Special Teams Co-ordinator

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

For more on this hiring, see this article.

Jets hire Callahan as asst. coach

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

The Jets announced they have hired former Nebraska coach Bill Callahan as their assistant head coach. See this article for more details.