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NY Jets Hire QB Coach David Lee
The Jets have hired David Lee to be their new quarterback coach per Chris Mortenson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mortreport/status/293136407009054721 Lee has spent time in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills. In 2008 Lee was named “Innovator of the Year” by the Sporting News for the work he did on the Wildcat… Read more
Jets Hire Marty Mornhinweg As New OC
Seems like the New York Jets are having a busy day, not long after hiring John Idzik their new general manager they have apparently found a replacement for outgoing offensive coordinator Tony Sparano. The Jets have hired Marty Mornhinweg who has been the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles since 2006. Mornhinweg led a pass… Read more
NY Jets Hire John Idzik New General Manager
Following up on a JetNation report, New York Jets have a new general manager. Former Seattle Seahawks vice president of administration John Idzik will be the Jets new GM: https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/292377922063437825 According to the Seahawks media guide Idzik had been with the club since 2007 and had a myriad of contract and player personnel responsibilities: Idzik… Read more
Thomas Jones To Donate Brain To Science
ESPN reported last week that Junior Seau suffered from a brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Seau’s ex-wife, Gina, and his oldest son, Tyler, 23, told ABC News and ESPN in an exclusive interview they were informed last week that Seau’s brain had tested positive for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a neurodegenerative disease that can… Read more
Joel Corry Discusses The NY Jets Finances & GM Search
Joel Corry (@corryjoel ) is a former sports agent and salary cap expert who helped found Premier Sports & Entertainment, a sports management firm representing professional athletes and coaches. Prior to his tenure at Premier Joel worked for Management Plus Enterprises representing such athletes as Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon and Ronnie Lott. He’s also a columnist… Read more
Report: Jets To Hire GM By Thursday
Jason La Canfora is reporting on CBS Sports that the New York Jets will hire their GM by Thursday. Steelers executive Omar Khan has interviewed with them and Seahawks exec John Idzik flew in from Seattle on Tuesday and is meeting with team officials Wednesday. The Jets’ assistant general manager, Scott Cohen, is also under… Read more
NY Jets Hemorrhaging Coaches
Still without a general manager the New York Jets have also lost a total of 9 coaches since the end of the season: Tony Sparano: Coming as no surprise the former Miami Dolphins head coach was let go after one season producing the 30th ranked offense in the NFL. The Jets are looking at potential… Read more
What NY Jets Owner Johnson Can Learn From Jaguars Owner Khan
It’s now been two weeks since the New York Jets parted ways with general manager Mike Tannenbaum but the team remains an organization without direction. According to Fox Sports reporter Jay Glazer the Jets “can’t give the (GM) position away,” which might explain why so many GM prospects have taken jobs with other organizations or… Read more
NY Jets Widen Search For General Manager And Offensive Coach
With the firings of general manager Mike Tannenbaum and offensive coordinator Tony Sparano the Jets are continuing to interview possible replacements. They’ve looked at Green Bay’s front office to fill their vacant GM job with Packers vice president of football administration and player finance Russ Ball already having interviewed. The Jets showed interest in John… Read more
Mike Westhoff: Don’t Blame Me For The NY Jets Poor Season
With the New York Jets coming off a terrible 6-10 season there is plenty of blame to go around just make sure not to mention “retired” special teams coach Mike Westhoff as one of the culprits for the poor record. Westhoff appeared on Miami sports radio station 560 WQAM and proceeded to rip every facet… Read more
CFL’s Jim Popp Would Be NY Jets Best GM Option
With the New York Jets still looking to fill their vacant general manager position they have turned their attention to the Canadian Football League’s Montreal Alouettes executive Jim Popp and this is a name Jets fans should want to hear. As GM of the Alouettes Popp has created a successful program for the past 15… Read more
Candidates Sinking Fast To Fill Vacant NY Jets GM Position
It’s been almost two weeks since the New York Jets informed general manager Mike Tannenbaum that he would not be continuing with the organization. Team owner Woody Johnson has been working with Jerry Hughes of Korn/Ferry International to help in the search for qualified candidates to replace Tannenbaum. Here’s what has happened so far: San… Read more