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Jets' offense still uncoordinated
By Randy Lange Bergen Record Throw a new name into the chemicals containing the Jets’ slowly developing offensive coordinator picture: Steve Fairchild. Fairchild, who NFL sources said was scheduled to visit new head coach Eric Mangini at the Jets’ training complex Tuesday, was the St. Louis offensive coordinator for 2½ seasons under Mike Martz and… Read more
Conference Championship Roundup
by Nick Ferraro There has been a definitive lack of drama in this year’s playoffs, but that’s just fine with the Steelers and Seahawks. The drama was missing again this week as Pittsburgh took Denver out early in Denver while the Seahawks easily handled the road-weary Panthers. Both teams were very impressive in gaining a… Read more
Coming Back for More
by Scott Dierking I am cheating on my wife. My mistress is usually not a lot to behold but has, at times, been characterized as a Cinderella-type. She is a constant tease, but I keep coming back for more. She has been abusive, exhilarating, lazy, the belle of the ball, unorganized, nurturing, among many other… Read more
Eric's deal: $7M
by Rich Cimini New York Daily News When the jets hired Eric Mangini last Tuesday, his salary was erroneously reported in a number of other newspapers. One paper actually said he was due to make $15 million over five years. Well, the real numbers are in: The rookie head coach signed a four-year contract, as… Read more
Palmer in Jets' picture
by Rich Cimini New York Daily News One day after telling disgruntled offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger that they plan to retain him, the Jets interviewed former Texans coordinator Chris Palmer on Friday for an undisclosed position on Eric Mangini’s staff, two league sources said yesterday. Given his wealth of experience, Palmer likely interviewed for the… Read more
NFL Conference Championship Predictions
by Patrick Stanton JetNation Senior Columnist Carolina Panthers @ Seattle Seahawks Before I get serious about this NFC Title match up, I have to ask: Is Jake Delhomme’s high school act getting old for anyone else besides me? Yes, I know Delhomme is a good QB, I know he’s done well leading his team, and… Read more
Birthday Boy Begins Process
Courtesy of New York Jets The 14th head coach in New York Jets’ history had his first full day Wednesday, meeting with members of the coaching staff. Those staff meetings will continue today on Eric Mangini’s 35th birthday. Twelve years after starting out as the ball boy in Cleveland, Mangini is now the chief officer… Read more
JetNation’s Playoff Roundup
by Nick Ferraro The second round of the playoffs provided more clarity to the NFL season as a whole. It is clear that the Seahawks are a solid, yet not dominant, team. It is clear that the Patriots late run was partly due to improved play and partly due to inept competition. It is clear… Read more
Flustrated, obviously
by Jet Moses Over the years, I have called Herman Edwards a charlatan, a flim-flam man, a con artist, and a liar. Allow me to add carpetbagger to that list. I’ve described him as incompetent, stubborn, foolish, and deceitful. And with the closure of the final chapter on Herm’s tenure as the New York Jets… Read more
Jets talking to Haslett, Tice, Vitt as possible replacements for Edwards
from MSGNetwork.com HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) – Looking to replace Herman Edwards, the New York Jets are talking to Jim Haslett, Mike Tice and Joe Vitt, all of whom were head coaches in the NFL this season. General manager Terry Bradway said Haslett, fired last week by New Orleans, spoke with Jets officials on Monday. He… Read more
Herm gets 4 years, $12M as chief Chief
by Rich Cimini New York Daily News After two days of negotiating – and, some suspect, several weeks of unspoken flirtation – Herm Edwards has agreed to a four-year, $12 million contract to coach the Chiefs, an NFL source said yesterday. The former Jets coach will be introduced today at a news conference in Kansas… Read more
Sources: Chiefs, Edwards agree to four-year deal
ESPN.com news service Former Jets coach Herman Edwards has reached a verbal agreement in principle with the Kansas City Chiefs on a four-year, $12 million dollar contract to become their head coach, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported. The 51-year-old Edwards will receive a raise over the $2 million per year that he was making as Jets… Read more