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  • ThomasTomasz
    • Nov 2024

    Sources: Jets to revamp offensive staff

    After losing three straight to finish 8-8 and miss the playoffs, the New York Jets will revamp their offensive coaching staff, despite an organizational philosophy of stability, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

    While line coach Bill Callahan does not have a contract beyond this season, the drama will center around offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, who this year signed a two-year, $3.2 million extension through 2013.

    As coach Rex Ryan said last week, Scottenheimer may get a head coaching job, but if he doesn't, sources say the Jets will strongly consider Norv Turner and Josh McDaniels to replace him as coordinator if either is available.

    If Schottenheimer doesn't land a head coaching job, the Jets would not necessarily fire him. They traditionally structure assistant coaches' contracts to allow the team to reassign duties.

    Thus, Schottenheimer could face a demotion, but it would hinge on the team's ability to hire a capable replacement, such as Turner or McDaniels.

    An option to replace Schottenheimer is Callahan, but that may not be a done deal. The Jets tried to sign Callahan to an extension, even recently, but he decided to keep his options open -- and now he could have leverage.

    Former Dolphins coach Tony Sparano also could be in the mix as a replacement for Callahan, but Sparano has been linked to several top assistant jobs.

    Schottenheimer insisted Thursday he's not worried about his job security and he doesn't think the final game will have any bearing on whether he returns as the offensive coordinator.

    "I'm an excellent football coach," an upbeat Schottenheimer said. "Have we been inconsistent this year? Absolutely. I wish I could put a finger on it and say exactly what it was. There are things, clearly, I can do better. There are things, clearly, the unit can do better, but you don't have time to worry about it."

    The Jets' offense has bottomed out the last two weeks, producing only 33 points in 31 possessions in losses to the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants. Schottenheimer was heavily criticized for his play calling in the Christmas Eve loss to the Giants, as quarterback Mark Sanchez attempted a career-high 59 passes.

    "We lost the game, but Santa still came," said Schottenheimer, defending his play calling.

    Publicly, Ryan has expressed lukewarm confidence in Schottenheimer, dodging questions about the future. Schottenheimer said he hasn't received any indication from the team about his future.

    "I hate that people are pointing at Schotty and pointing at Mark," Ryan said. "It should be on my shoulders."

    Schottenheimer, the son of former longtime coach Marty Schottenheimer, has been around football his entire life and he knows it's a cutthroat business. He saw his father get fired after a 14-2 season with the San Diego Chargers.

    "This isn't the first time a Schottenheimer has been criticized," Ryan said. "I'm sure his dad was at some point. Those things happen.

    http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/stor...ff-sources-say
  • Youk
    Posts too much
    • Feb 2009
    • 7998

    #2
    Please, for the live of god, don't bring in a coordinator just for the name. Sanchez is not capable of leading a pass-heavy offense. Unless you bring in a guy who swears to change him, you gotta bring in a coordinator who will run. talk around town is that Ryan wanted to keep running the ball, while schottenheimer wanted to pass more. Have to have full agreement there.

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    • EmpireWF
      Giants in the Super Bowl
      • Mar 2009
      • 24082

      #3
      lol @ not wanting to can Schottenheimer.

      Who in their right mind would hire him as a head coach anyway?

      Norv Turner would bring a ton of expectations for that offense next year. Same with McDaniels.


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      • Woy
        RIP West
        • Dec 2008
        • 16372

        #4
        Originally posted by EmpireWF
        lol @ not wanting to can Schottenheimer.

        Who in their right mind would hire him as a head coach anyway?
        Funny you should mention that:






        ^ Shouts to MvP for the sick sig. GFX TEAM BACK

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        • Youk
          Posts too much
          • Feb 2009
          • 7998

          #5
          Maybe bring in a guy, whether it is a coordinator or qb coach, to try to help Sanchez out. Doesn't work, dump Sanchez.

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          • EmpireWF
            Giants in the Super Bowl
            • Mar 2009
            • 24082

            #6
            Originally posted by Woy


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            • Youk
              Posts too much
              • Feb 2009
              • 7998

              #7
              Originally posted by Woy
              DO IT JAGUARS, PLEASE

              Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

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              • Youk
                Posts too much
                • Feb 2009
                • 7998

                #8
                Press conference at 3pm with Ryan and Mike T, about coaching changes.

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                • nflman2033
                  George Brett of VSN
                  • Apr 2009
                  • 2393

                  #9
                  I was just telling someone the other day I thought Schottenheimer was a terrible OC.

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                  • Chrispy
                    Needs a hobby
                    • Dec 2008
                    • 11403

                    #10
                    If Schottenheimer doesn't get a head coaching job, fire him. Get rid of Holmes. Draft a QB in like the second or Third round to have a competition with Sanchez, he needs something. Get back to being a running team.

                    Jets' 1st offseason coaching move: Intern Mike Smith, who helped revive Aaron Maybin's career, will be new outside LB coach, per source

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                    • Rudi
                      #CyCueto
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 9905

                      #11
                      The Jets.

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                      • Youk
                        Posts too much
                        • Feb 2009
                        • 7998

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Rudi
                        The Jets.
                        That's some great insight, tell us more.

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                        • Rudi
                          #CyCueto
                          • Nov 2008
                          • 9905

                          #13
                          I don't have anything to add, just the whole organization, mainly Rex Ryan and Mark Sanchez make me

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                          • Diivox
                            It's the other way.
                            • Apr 2009
                            • 1773

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Rudi
                            I don't have anything to add, just the whole organization, mainly Rex Ryan and Mark Sanchez make me
                            Ryan brothers = suck.

                            just as overrated as their pops was. decent assistants, but blowhards that get by on the name that shouldnt be taken seriously.

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                            • EmpireWF
                              Giants in the Super Bowl
                              • Mar 2009
                              • 24082

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Diivox
                              Ryan brothers = suck.

                              just as overrated as their pops was. decent assistants, but blowhards that get by on the name that shouldnt be taken seriously.
                              Even when Ryan went to back-to-back championship games?


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