Glenn Naughton
Dunbar Heads List of Departing Assistants
As expected, several of Rex Ryan’s assistants with the Jets have opted to head to Western New York to join Ryan with the Bills. The departure that is most likely to irk Jets fans will be that of defensive line coach Karl Dunbar. Dunbar has extensive experience in the position and is widely regarded as… Read more
Chan Gailey, has Anyone Done More With Less?
by Glenn Naughton (@acefan23) Almost immediately after word got out regarding the Jets decision to make Todd Bowles their new Head Coach, the name Chan Gailey began to surface as Bowles’ top choice to run his offense. Jets fans familiar with Gailey’s work as a Head Coach in Buffalo with the Bills from 2010-2012 let… Read more
Bowles Picks Gailey to Run Offense, Develop Smith
As expected, New York Jets Head Coach Todd Bowles added veteran offensive coordinator Chan Gailey to his staff. Gailey brings a level of experience to the staff that would be difficult to rival elsewhere. His coaching career dates back to 1974 with Florida and has totaled 38 years covering positional coaching, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, special teams and… Read more
Woody Makes Bowles Decision
By Glenn Naughton From the very beginning, Woody Johnson and the Jets got it right this time around. A head coaching search that began before the season ended was one that led them through a list of what many considered to be the top candidates available. Johnson took the initiative and sought the advice of two… Read more
Woody’s Fifth Coaching Search is Already his Best
By Glenn Naughton It’s the worst kept secret in the NFL. The New York Jets are in search of a brand new Head Coach and Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is sitting firmly atop their wish list. Countless reports have linked Quinn, a New Jersey native, to the Jets vacancy. Team owner Woody Johnson is so set… Read more
Woody set to Name Maccagnan GM
According to NFL.com, Woody Johnson and the New York Jets are set to name Mike Maccagnan as the successor to fired General Manager John Idzik. Maccagnan’s hiring appeared imminent when it was announced that he would be spending a third day in New York after meeting with Johnson for dinner he previous evening. Maccagnan will… Read more
Rex Ryan Reportedly Heading to Bills
By Glenn Naughton Well Jets fans, for those among us who thought they’d seen the last of former head coach Rex Ryan, it sounds as if that may have been a short-lived reality. According to Adam Schefter, Ryan is expected to become the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills. Despite questions surrounding Ryan’s… Read more
Chris Johnson Arrested
NBCsports.com is reporting New York Jets running back Chris Johnson was arrested in his hometown of Orlando, Florida. Johnson was reportedly open-carrying a firearm, a second degree misdemeanor. Johnson has been with the Jets for just one season when he rushed for a career low 663 yards while splitting time with Chris Ivory… Read more
If Quinn is in, Circumstances Suggest an Uphill Battle
By Glenn Naughton The New York Jets search for a head coach has now entered day twelve and rumors of Seattle Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn being named Rex Ryan’s successor appear to be picking up steam. As a guest on the Dan Patrick show yesterday, Fox NFL reporter Alex Marvez predicted the Jets will go with Quinn, and… Read more
Mawae Denied Hall of Fame bid
Long-time New York Jets great, Kevin Mawae, who was eligible for induction to the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio failed to make the cut. The NFL announced the fifteen finalists for induction but the Pro-Bowl center wasn’t on the list. Originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks, Mawae anchored the Jets offensive line from 1998-2005 after being acquired… Read more
Bart Scott: Rex Could go Poaching
Rex Ryan is still looking for work, but one of his former players, linebacker Bart Scott, had some interesting thoughts regarding his former team and Head Coach. While on ESPN’s Mike & Mike, Scott endorsed Ryan as the perfect person to take over the Atlanta Falcons Head Coaching position. “I think the Falcons are best… Read more
Jets O-Line Coach Devlin Heads to Houston
Alex Marvez of Fox Sports is reporting that long-time New York Jets offensive line coach Mike Devlin has agreed to resume that role in a different NFL city. Devlin will be heading off to Houston to work with the Texan’s offensive line as Jets coaches are currently in limbo while the organization continues their hunt for… Read more