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I wrote that first but changed it.should i have gone vrabel on five, hold the mayo?What the hell, man?he seems locked and loaded for NE. i am sure they talked before mayo got schmeared.So much for Vrabel.![]()

I wrote that first but changed it.should i have gone vrabel on five, hold the mayo?What the hell, man?he seems locked and loaded for NE. i am sure they talked before mayo got schmeared.So much for Vrabel.![]()
It's odd because his numbers do look good at year's end, but watching him play he was in serious decline and his mistakes directly cost them a few games. I think yesterday they just faced a team that had given up (despite being alive for a playoff slot).His numbers were good on paper but failed to deliver in big moments as in past.
It’s a different Mike Greenberg (Bucs Assistant GM):I keep checking to make sure it’s not a fake account, but Schefter is reporting that the Jets requested to interview Mike Greenberg for the GM role.![]()
So the Jets are seeking permission to talk to anyone under the sun about their head coaching position but came out saying they won't reach out to Ben Johnson? lol
Well that makes a whole lot more sense. Though I generally think it’s a bad sign when you do GM and HC searches at the same timeIt’s a different Mike Greenberg (Bucs Assistant GM):I keep checking to make sure it’s not a fake account, but Schefter is reporting that the Jets requested to interview Mike Greenberg for the GM role.![]()
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Yes, Woody is an idiot that still insists the GM and HC each report to him individually, instead of the HC reporting to the GM - the only other team with that set up is the Browns.Well that makes a whole lot more sense. Though I generally think it’s a bad sign when you do GM and HC searches at the same timeIt’s a different Mike Greenberg (Bucs Assistant GM):I keep checking to make sure it’s not a fake account, but Schefter is reporting that the Jets requested to interview Mike Greenberg for the GM role.![]()
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We'd all love Woody to sell the team but thats just not going to happen - so gotta hope for a Dolan like change!Rex is also uniquely bad. He runs his mouth and can’t deliver—and worse than that, he can’t figure out why. He’s the last thing the Jets need.
The story that says how much his sons are involved tells us Woody is not selling the team. Just what we need another trust fund baby in control.We'd all love Woody to sell the team but thats just not going to happen
56 here - technically I was alive for one Superbowl - but being less than a year old, I wasn't a big Jet's fan yet.I’m fifty-one and time is getting up there for me to see a winner (I might never)
Probably - but it was a clown show going to back to back AFCCGs - ill take that if they win over the bottom feeding garbage of the past decadeBringing Rex back would just further the clown show image of the Jets. Of course winning would change that but I'm just not sure Rex has what it takes anymore.
Jeff Ulbrich interviewing the HC job this week.
First question; "Why do you think you suck as a Head Coach?"
Can you imagine the exponential pompous billionaire trust fund babyism we will be dealing with when his kids take over? They'll be second generation owners at that point, having been involved from a very young age. This is NOT going to get better any time soon. As Kidd keeps referencing, we truly need to run into one Dolan style and hope they GTFO of the way.The story that says how much his sons are involved tells us Woody is not selling the team. Just what we need another trust fund baby in control.We'd all love Woody to sell the team but thats just not going to happen
Heres the list so far - where does Rex rank on yours? Heres how I list them - Vrabel is probably not realistic - so my top choice would be Flores with Josh as OC.
Id be torn between Rex and Glenn but Glenn growing on me with that last performance - if Det D looks beastly in playoffs Id feel better.
Former TEN HC Mike Vrabel
MIN DC Brian Flores
DET DC Aaron Glenn
ESPN analyst Rex Ryan
All the rest no thanks!
Former NFL HC Ron Rivera, BUF OC Joe Brady, DEN DC Vance Joseph, KC OC Matt Nagy, PIT OC Arthur Smith, , SF QB coach Brian Griese, , , HOU OC Bobby Slowik
Then Rex somewhere underneath myself with Doc and and you as my coordinators.
This would be my top pick but I see no way he would take that job. Last offseason he turned down interviews because it wasn't the right fit. I can't imagine working for Woody and Brick in the swamps of Jersey is the right fit.Ben Johnson
This would be my top pick but I see no way he would take that job. Last offseason he turned down interviews because it wasn't the right fit. I can't imagine working for Woody and Brick in the swamps of Jersey is the right fit.Ben Johnson
Thats why I think Glenn, Flores and Rex have the edge - Glen is a former Jet and word is he is still fond the the franchise, Flores has limited options after suing the NFL...Rex bleeds green. Im thinking its one of those 3. My fave being the Flores/Josh combo - given up a hope of an offensive coach - just not any there that make sense.This would be my top pick but I see no way he would take that job. Last offseason he turned down interviews because it wasn't the right fit. I can't imagine working for Woody and Brick in the swamps of Jersey is the right fit.Ben Johnson
It’s a pipe dream, Doc. I know. I’m not even sure Aaron Glenn would want to throw his name in our ring.
Our job stinks. Russini (I think it was her) reporting on Woody and Brick has essentially nuked the Jets chances of hiring anybody really good. It just has. Who wants to get in the ring with those working conditions if you can pick and choose?
It feels like the one bit of leverage they have is that they are the only team with a coaching vacancy that also has a GM vacancy. So in theory, it COULD be more desirable for a coach to come here in some sort of tandem with a new GM. But since we're hiring them independent of eachother to maintain the Johnson hierarchy set forth, throw that thought out the window.This would be my top pick but I see no way he would take that job. Last offseason he turned down interviews because it wasn't the right fit. I can't imagine working for Woody and Brick in the swamps of Jersey is the right fit.Ben Johnson
It’s a pipe dream, Doc. I know. I’m not even sure Aaron Glenn would want to throw his name in our ring.
Our job stinks. Russini (I think it was her) reporting on Woody and Brick has essentially nuked the Jets chances of hiring anybody really good. It just has. Who wants to get in the ring with those working conditions if you can pick and choose?
Vrabel has been mentioned as the Jets “top choice”I personally rank the offseason coaching candidates thusly:
1) Ben Johnson
2) Kellen Moore
3) Aaron Glenn
4) Arthur Smith
5) Vance Johnson
6) Jerrod Mayo
I’m sure there are others I’m forgetting or unaware of and I reserve the right to change my opinion.
Ben Johnson isn't a realistic candidate with actual appealing jobs out thereVrabel has been mentioned as the Jets “top choice”I personally rank the offseason coaching candidates thusly:
1) Ben Johnson
2) Kellen Moore
3) Aaron Glenn
4) Arthur Smith
5) Vance Johnson
6) Jerrod Mayo
I’m sure there are others I’m forgetting or unaware of and I reserve the right to change my opinion.
Rex mentioned himself as the top choice. I wish I were joking.![]()
I agree - going from the Lions to the Jets would seem like a significant downgrade, from ownership to personnel to “vibes”.This would be my top pick but I see no way he would take that job. Last offseason he turned down interviews because it wasn't the right fit. I can't imagine working for Woody and Brick in the swamps of Jersey is the right fit.Ben Johnson
Yep - I was just typing that as you were posting this.Ben Johnson isn't a realistic candidate with actual appealing jobs out there
If and thats a big if - Rex gets the job Im sure he could win over Rodgers. Players love him - even if he's not a "players coach" per se. Definitely tougher than Saleh who had zero control. To be honest Rodgers would be the best thing for Rex as he has shown he doesnt know much offense so Rodgers would be the de facto OC which Im sure he would love.I have to admit, as an outsider nothing would be funnier than watching the dumpster fire of Rex Ryan trying to coach Aaron Rodgers.
I’m not wishing that on y’all, I’m just saying if it happens I’ll barely be able to contain my excitement while I furiously pop some popcorn.
Your optimism is noted.If and thats a big if - Rex gets the job Im sure he could win over Rodgers. Players love him - even if he's not a "players coach" per se. Definitely tougher than Saleh who had zero control. To be honest Rodgers would be the best thing for Rex as he has shown he doesnt know much offense so Rodgers would be the de facto OC which Im sure he would love.I have to admit, as an outsider nothing would be funnier than watching the dumpster fire of Rex Ryan trying to coach Aaron Rodgers.
I’m not wishing that on y’all, I’m just saying if it happens I’ll barely be able to contain my excitement while I furiously pop some popcorn.
As for being a dumpster fire - not making the playoffs for over a decade is a dumpster fire. Making the AFCCG 2 years in a row along with two 8 win seasons would be beyond Jet fans wildest dreams at this point - I think we'd all sign on for the Rexy rollercoaster if that were the results! That being said I still think its a courtesy interview and he doesnt get the job
Pete is 73 & will be 74 when the season starts.Also another idea I liked - Pete Carroll as a bridge - comes in for 4 yrs to bring back to competence while grooming a successor coach
Listened to Francesa podcast last pm - had an interesting idea. Convince Rex to be like his dad Buddy was with the Bears. Bring in an offensive coach that really wants the job - looking at someone like Nagy - but tell him Rex controls all things defense almost like Ditka/Buddy back in the day. That way you get Rex and his killer D but have someone who at least is competent in offense. Not sure if that would work with all the egos but it was an interesting idea id consider if everyone was on board.
Also another idea I liked - Pete Carroll as a bridge - comes in for 4 yrs to bring back to competence while grooming a successor coach
if he changes the culture for a few yrs and grooms a successor and steps down at 78 I could live with it - 73-77 yrs old is not exactly ancient these days. Id take that option over some of the others Ive seen...cough Rivera!Pete is 73 & will be 74 when the season starts.Also another idea I liked - Pete Carroll as a bridge - comes in for 4 yrs to bring back to competence while grooming a successor coach
You want a 78 year old coach in 4 years?
I think the idea was - if you love the Jets so much come be the DC. Im sure we'd find out quick his ego wont allow it.Listened to Francesa podcast last pm - had an interesting idea. Convince Rex to be like his dad Buddy was with the Bears. Bring in an offensive coach that really wants the job - looking at someone like Nagy - but tell him Rex controls all things defense almost like Ditka/Buddy back in the day. That way you get Rex and his killer D but have someone who at least is competent in offense. Not sure if that would work with all the egos but it was an interesting idea id consider if everyone was on board.
Also another idea I liked - Pete Carroll as a bridge - comes in for 4 yrs to bring back to competence while grooming a successor coach
Rex is not going anywhere if he's not the HC - He gets paid way more at ESPN than he would as a DC.
I'll be honest. I'm not surprised fatty Francesa came up with that idea and a huge "NO THANKS" on Nagy as HC, Dude was a disaster in Chicago.
I'd be ok with this although something about Flores bothers me - can't say why exactly.So far best realistic option I can see is Flores/Josh McCown combo.
I gave up my season tickets about 10 years ago and have not looked back.If they hire Rick Speilman as the GM, don't renew your season tickets.
Yes, Woody is an idiot that still insists the GM and HC each report to him individually, instead of the HC reporting to the GM - the only other team with that set up is the Browns.Well that makes a whole lot more sense. Though I generally think it’s a bad sign when you do GM and HC searches at the same timeIt’s a different Mike Greenberg (Bucs Assistant GM):I keep checking to make sure it’s not a fake account, but Schefter is reporting that the Jets requested to interview Mike Greenberg for the GM role.![]()
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When something is done by the two worst franchises in the league it probably tells you it’s a poor idea.
Agreed - I would like this combo quite a bit.So far best realistic option I can see is Flores/Josh McCown combo. Hoping a better option jumps out in the next few weeks but at least that pairing would have upside potential