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NewYorkJets.com Editor-in-Chief Randy Lange and our expanded Radar roster go behind the scenes and behind the stats to track the latest news about your favorite team.

Mon, January 5, 2009 - 6:16am EDT

EA: On, Off the Field on Wild Card Weekend

File Under: Chad Pennington, Brian Schottenheimer, Brian Billick, Brett Favre, Bill Callahan, Darren Sproles, Steve Spagnuolo, Ron Rivera, Jeff Jagodzinski

Chad Pennington's going, Brett Favre's thinking, Bill Cowher's staying, the Jets are interviewing, and the Falcons, Chargers, Ravens and Eagles are advancing.

Pennington's return to the playoffs was a short trip. After throwing only seven interceptions during a remarkable regular season with the Dolphins, the former Jets passer threw four picks against the Ravens in a 27-9 loss Sunday.

"It has b… More

Wed, December 31, 2008 - 4:07pm EDT

EA: Search Goes On, Schefter Weighs In

File Under: Mike Tannenbaum, Brian Schottenheimer, Marty Schottenheimer, Adam Schefter, Mike Shanahan, Bill Cowher

The New York Jets are searching for their 16th full-time head coach and their interview process will begin in earnest this weekend.

Both offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and assistant head coach/offensive line coach Bill Callahan will get their opportunities Friday. And then on Saturday, Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is scheduled to visit with Jets management.

On Wednesd… More

Wed, December 31, 2008 - 12:16am EDT

EA: Cowher 'Not a Candidate for the Position'

File Under: Brian Schottenheimer, Bruce Speight, Bill Callahan, Steve Spagnuolo, bill cohwer

The Jets reached out to Bill Cowher about their head coaching vacancy but were informed Tuesday night that Cowher has politely removed his name from the list of potential candidates. 

"After reaching out to Coach Cowher's representatives, we were informed tonight that he is not a candidate for the position," said Jets team spokesman Bruce Speight.

According to a source familiar with conversatio… More

Tue, December 30, 2008 - 4:55pm EDT

Cowher, Spagnuolo and the Coach Search

File Under: ESPN, Woody Johnson, Bill Cowher, Chris Mortensen, Steve Spagnuolo

The Jets’ coaching search is officially under way and there has been an awful lot of speculation on Bill Cowher today.

John Clayton of ESPN.com reported this morning that the former Steelers head coach was not interested in the Jets’ vacancy because he wanted to bring in his own personnel director and the team wouldn't be open to that arrangement.

Then early this afternoon, ESPN.com reported… More

Mon, December 22, 2008 - 5:39am EDT

No Answers, No Excuses

There are just no simple answers.

The Jets, a team many pegged for the Super Bowl a month ago, lost their third game in four Sunday in Seattle. They no longer control their own destiny and are in third place in the AFC East, a game behind both the Patriots and the Dolphins with one game remaining in the 2008 regular season.

“They played good,” said DE Shaun Ellis of the 4-11 Seahawks. “We just … More