Archive for December, 2008
From: NY Post
Marty Schottenheimer is an intriguing candidate. The 65-year-old is a big name with a proven track record who would not come to the Jets with a list of demands. His son, Brian, is the team’s offensive coordinator, which would provide continuity and give Marty familiarity with the team. Marty Schottenheimer would be the [...]
From: NY Post
While the Jets hoped to woo Bill Cowher with a boatload of money, the marriage appeared to be unlikely from the outset. Sources close to Cowher said he did not want to have Favre as his quarterback, and that he also wanted to bring in people he was familiar with to handle personnel. [...]
After going back and forth over the last 24 hours, the Jets can officially forget about even a meeting with former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher. “After reaching out to Coach Cowher’s representatives, we were informed tonight that he is not a candidate for the position,” Jets spokesman Bruce Speight said Tuesday night.
There was [...]
From: ProFootballTalk.com
So we got some grief recently from one of our friends at ESPN (we actually have some . . . OK, one) regarding the perception that we tend to cite national sources like Jay Glazer of FOX and Adam Schefter of NFL Network more often than we cite ESPN reporters.
Though we don’t think the [...]
From: John Clayton ESPN
Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher, who rejected a chance to become head coach of the Browns over the weekend, is not going to interview for the head coaching position of the New York Jets, according to multiple sources. Cowher, according to a source, has been contacted by the Jets. Although he [...]
Eric Mangini is no longer the head coach of the NY Jets. I have been writing all year that Mangini was on the hot seat and that between his lack of experience as a field general (making changes during the game) and his emotionless actions during the week and in games eventually cost him his [...]
While the Jets are looking for a new coach a name has jumped to the top of the list already, and it could be the biggest fish in the sea in terms of available coaches – former Steelers coach Bill Cowher. There are already reports going around the Cowher WOULD be interested in going [...]
From: Newark Star-Ledger
With all the talk of who will still be with the Jets next season, wide receiver Laveranues Coles refused to address his future after the Jets’ 24-17 loss to the Dolphins. Coles, who lobbied for a new contract last offseason and was instead guaranteed the final two years of his contract at $11 [...]
From: Fox Sports
On the day the Jets fired their head coach, they decided to look in-state for at least one of their prospective replacements. The Jets have asked for permission to interview Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to replace Eric Mangini, team sources told FOXSports.com. Spagnuolo is considered one of this year’s crown jewels among [...]







