Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for 13 years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
File Under: Mike Tannenbaum, Woody Johnson, Indianapolis Colts, Ron Meeks
01/06 — The Jets are filling out this week's head-coaching dance card very nicely.
We hear the team received permission from Indianapolis late today to interview Ron Meeks, the Colts' long-time defensive coordinator.
Owner Woody Johnson, GM Mike Tannenbaum and the Jets' coach-search team will conduct the interview at the Atlantic Health Training Center in Florham Park, N.J., on Friday.
Meeks had been an NFL assistant with Dallas (1990), Cincinnati (1992-96), Atlanta (1997-99), Washington (2000) and St. Louis (2001) before settling down with Tony Dungy. The two arrived in Indy in 2002 and, along with OC Tom Moore, began a run of seven consecutive playoff appearances. No. 7 concluded with the 23-17 overtime loss at San Diego in Sunday's AFC Wild Card Game.
Among the highlights of Meeks' defenses: they finished third in total yardage allowed in 2007, second in passing yardage allowed three times ('02, '06, '07) and in scoring defense were second in '05 and first last season. This year the Colts were 11th in total defense, 24th vs. the run, sixth vs. the pass and seventh in scoring defense.
Fans Respond
Here's your chance to tell Randy what you think! Add a Comment | Hide All Show All (107)uncle joe Said:
Tue, January 6, 2009 - 7:27pm ET"This Cohwer is really starting to aggrevate me.I wouldn't want him on my team.The OWNER didn't apalogize for not being at the interview!Is he kidding me?Him and the Daily News are both insignificant.The News aint worth the paper it's printed on & Cohwer needed what,15 years to win a SuperBowl!"
scionce Said:
Tue, January 6, 2009 - 7:34pm ET"if tannenbaum and johnson really meant what they said about "building on the great foundation that eric" laid, then why do they keep interviewing candidates with 4-3 defensive philosophies? didn't mangini spend 3 years acquiring ideal 3-4 players? is the FO really going to bring in someone who's going to try to use 3-4 guys in a 4-3 scheme for 2-3 years before it's at all competitive, only to "
scionce Said:
Tue, January 6, 2009 - 7:34pm ET"watch the cycle all over again… is that how they plan on “building on the great foundation?”"
Anonymous Said:
Tue, January 6, 2009 - 7:42pm ET"it dont matterwho u get if u aint gonna keep him quit changin coaches thats why we havent won a superbowl since 68'"
Patrick Said:
Tue, January 6, 2009 - 7:45pm ET"Waste of time interviewing Meeks. Colts have won mostly due to Manning and their offense. D was never a priority."
Rick Roucoulet Said:
Tue, January 6, 2009 - 9:03pm ET"I wish TONY DUNGY would call it quits w/the colts & say "Hello Mr. Johnson, I have such a fire to coach but need a change from the colts. Would you maybe consider hiring me as your head coach?" Dang it! Who just pinched me?"
CHEPS13 Said:
Tue, January 6, 2009 - 9:44pm ET"WE NEED SOMEONE LIKE THIS GUY WITH PROVEN SUCCESS AND EXPERIENCE AS UPPOSED TO SOMEBODY LIKE ...B-SHOTTHEIMER WHO HAS NOT PROVEN HIMSELF TO BE A SUCCESSFULL O-COORDINATOR LET ALONE A HEAD COACH???I WOULD LOVE TO SEE WHAT BILLICK CAN DO HE'S BEEN TO THE BIG DANCE AND WON IT!"
Peter Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 12:45am ET"Randy I also just wanted to apologize for the players that give this team all they got & get nothing in return. These guys have given it their all this year & the way the head coach & the front office do things is not very NFL elite like. I also want to apologize to fans like me that give this team everything they have & year after year get dejected I & many others will stay b/c thats all we kno"
Ira Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 6:51am ET"scionce, Grimm and Ryan are both from a 3-4 system. Relax this team needs a QB and just a tweak here and there and they will be back in the mix again next year. They didn't go 4-12 this year. They were 8-3 before they fell apart. Some things were working and it will be the new HC's job to go back and see what went wrong and fix it. GO JETS!!!!"
Damone Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 7:14am ET"There are plenty of people out there better than MEEKS!!I wouldn't mind seeing M,Schott,or Spagnoulo."
Damone Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 7:20am ET"Now is not the time to be experimenting with the coaching staff.All of those millions of dollars we spent on our guys....they're not gonna stay young forever!!"
Maryann Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 8:15am ET"Stop with the co-ordinators of any team! We need an established coach who has EXPERIENCE! Not someone who can learn on our team. Look how the last time out of the box with that worked out!!!!!!"
jetsfan77 Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 9:25am ET"I've been a JETS fan since '77. Someone please tell me, why we continue to operate like a "Mickey Mouse' organization...? "
joe b Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 9:43am ET"Cowher & Shanahan don't want to coach in a stormy situation. They both have big egoes. I will bet the ranch that if the Indy or Dallas situation opens this year both will jump. The best fit for the JETS is Billick. He has been there and done that. "
wayne Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 10:09am ET"You people have such short memories.Peyton's label was that he couuldn't win the big one until #21 on defense carried that defense and Peyton to a SB win.And Cowher should never have been given a thought if the Jets were really so prepared and informed.This guy wanted out of football so bad after his SB win he couldn't wait. Only way he was coming back soo soon was for the money or perfect job."
JET4LIFE Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 10:27am ET"look my opinion after reading the articles is Cowher has no intentions to coach for any team this year he flirted with the jets knowing the position we are in and his reps were talking about throwing a huge offer to Cowher to have him reconsider this is just to sweeten his deal with the league when he is ready. he is milking a system that is desperate he won 1 bowl 15 yrs he ain't that good anyway"
JET4LIFE Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 10:32am ET"and i agree with Woody if Cowher was serious about coaching he would have met with Woody and Mr.T when he got back this was strictly to see if Woody would throw a number at him!! to get his(Cowher's) bidding started and fuel a price war over him he is 2yrs out he is 2yrs rusty and with crazy $$ and multi yr contract Cowher would own the jets,so good move on Woodys part to check mate his Ego!!"
JETS4LIFE Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 10:38am ET"the Jets are going to need a coach who has the motivation to get in the trenches with his team and build them back up that includes checking Ego's at the door and everyone getting on the same page. we need a HC not a O or D line coach or college minded coach we need Shotty Sr. or a Billick someone with tenure and seniority who can develop a talent and knock down an Ego.so make those 2 an offer"
Bigz Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 10:44am ET"Yeah, but Billick couldn't do anything with the Ravens... He may be proven, but he's proven himself as a loser in my eyes. He certainly doesn't have the best track record. Maybe if we let Schottenheimer coach, he'll stop messing up as Offensive Coordinator. But I say go with someone with passion and respect... and fire Schotty!"
Brittany Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 10:51am ET"Man I agree, we need to get a serious coach that knows what they're doing... "
Kevin Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 10:53am ET"All I can do as a fan is pray that they get it right because they really do not care what I think anyway. So I pray. I am done wasting my time putting so much energy, time and money into the Jets. The risk is not worth the non-reward. It is like a relationship soon you just have to get out because you get hurt to many times. Being a Jet fan is truely a 1way street with the fan giving it everything"
Joe S Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 11:03am ET"I'm a 20 year season ticket holder and a fan for over 40 years. The organization is very unstable and if we go out and get another unproven head coach I've about had it with this team. They need to get some stability and respect that a big name coach like a Cowher or Shanahan would bring. Why must we always try to out-think everyone by bringing in someone's assistant?"
Tom Spicer Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 11:16am ET"Hey Randy how come none of my posts are being put up"
Randy Lange Said:
"Tom, to my knowledge all of your comments are being posted."
Tom Spicer Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 11:18am ET"I really think Favre is coming back why would they interview Jadinski, Schotty & Callahan if they did not want him to come back ?"
Vincent Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 11:21am ET"Randy...do you have an opinion on why Marty is not near the front of theJets HC line? Re Meeks: I just don't get the obsession with testing an unknown HC with an older age team. There are talented NFL HC that can be contacted, but Mike T. keeps looking at fresh faces. I know an assistant coach in the local Pop Warner team that has some talent - maybe Tann should give him a call too. Sheeesh!"
Rich Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 11:28am ET"Ryan looks like the best fit for our team. He knows the 3-4 and his defense is outstanding every year. Most people look at our turnovers as a big reason we fell apart but they need to look at the defense as well. we have always struggled to defend the pass and toward the end of this year we couldn't defend the run either. I say Ryan or Spagnoulo and then work on a QB and we should be alright."
Kevin from Mahwah Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 11:34am ET"The Jets did do one thing right this year. The best looking flight crew to date. My top 5. 5 Jessica (Fun) 4 Meredith (Cutie-pie) 3 Ryann (Silly) 2 Gina (Playful) 1 Anne-Marie (Girl next door). Who are your top 5 Randy? it is so hard to choose. Pass this along to the girls they did a great job this year and deserve it!!! Cant wait to see them next year, I could wait for the players!!!! and staff!!"
Drew Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 11:44am ET"I am sure Meeks is a nice guy and maybe can be a decent coach at some point. But lets be honest here. His defenses have stunk and were even worse when B Sanders was injured. I know its a rule but I think its makes a mockery of the interview process. I could understand Fraizer from Minn. He D was great....We might as well have interviewed B Cox. Our defense stunk and hes a minority. "
I.M. DisGusted Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 11:53am ET"With all the $$ spent on bringing in key positions this year, with all the $$ spent on the New Practice Facility, with all the $$ being spent on the New Stadium .... Why can't this organization find a real coach? Why can't this organization find an experienced coach ? Enough !!!! "
Eric Schindelheim Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 11:57am ET"The leadership of the Jets organization needs to regroup and put an offer that cant be refused to Bill Cowher. That is the personality that needs to lead us on the field. I will guarantee an improved record, tv ratings, and some well deserved R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Woody go get him!!!"
Mike Jet Vet Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 12:08pm ET"Cont. Jets cannot hire assistant coaches as head coaches other teams can the Jets can't ..Weren't our last 2 coaches assistants how that work out ? If Shanahan won't come I like Dom Capers over Bellick Marty Ball hes to old to take over THIS TEAM no more assistants & no college guys they build with drafts we have to many vets on the team to go that way"
TnJetsFan Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 12:33pm ET"I hear the Jets interviewed Jeff Jogodzinski from BC. I hope the guy doesn't lose his job over it, but why interview when you have no realistic shot? Jets will be naming Tannenbaum buddy Brian Schottenheimer for the job soon mark my words. The rest is just a smoke screen. Tanny doesn't want anyone who might question or challenge his authority. Ready for Schotty everyone???"
MikeMc Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 12:46pm ET"Looks like Tanwoody is trying to find a puppet."
Hogan Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 12:57pm ET"Some of you need to pay attention. Woody will not give up complete control, and some are not happy with the way Mangini was treated so a Vet. coach is not going to happen. I almost want the BC guy. If he is willing to give up his job to interview he must really want to work here."
russ Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 1:54pm ET"Randy we are always starting and never finishing...I am tired of the rebuilding which is subject to whimsy every time some "new toy" becomes available...Lets aim for Mediocre first ...then we can talk progress..."
Tom Spicer Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 1:58pm ET"I just read that Callahan is under contract & if the Jets want they do not have to let him go he can only leave if he is offered a better position by another team he is O line assitant head coach so unless they are going to make him a head coach we can keep him if we want him"
sal Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 2:31pm ET"Tnjetsfan, they fied the guy from BC"
Sal Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 2:46pm ET"Very crucial move coming very crucial. I am thinking Rex Ryan if the Ravens ever lose."
Ira Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 2:48pm ET"Russ, The jets aren't rebuilding. They spent a lot of money on FA's last year. They need a QB,CB,LB and tall fast WR and they are set to go. This team still has plenty of good talent and will be very competitive next year. GO JETS!!!!"
Mike Jet Vet Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 2:49pm ET"Randy I sent 2 part blog . 1st wasn't in any way offensive you sent second 1st whats up with that?"
Randy Lange Said:
"Mike, I never got it. Send it to me again and I'll marry it up with part 2. Or send me a whole new comment."
barbara Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 2:58pm ET"i have been keeping my eye on carlos woods, who is also with the colts. woody and mike if you read these...you might give carlos a look see.....good luck to us in 2009!"
Charlie Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 3:02pm ET"It seems like we are always rebuilding.....welcome to jets football."
JET4LIFE Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 3:05pm ET"Eric Schindelheim,they cant keep throwing money at the problems that resolves nothing, they need to get a HC with Experience at the Position ready too lead a team, they cant afford to throw money at Cowher types and set them up financially to were if they dont perform they dont care and if they are fired we owe them the balance. bad way to go we need a hungry eager to win HC to grow with the Jets."
scjoe Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 3:11pm ET"I think we are looking at the wrong coordinator in Indy. It should be the OC, Tom Moore, maybe then we could get this offense playing up to the talent they have, then go to one of the Ryans as DC. Looking out there, I think that is the best we could do."
Xavion Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 3:13pm ET"Hey everyone it's been a long while since I have posted but I cant see why we are looking at these no name coordinators that havent had much success. What exactly did BC do this year. The colts defense is pitiful. Bob Sanders saved it. And B Shott hasnt done anything to warrant the Job. The conversation should begin and end with Bill Cowher and Rex Ryan. We have the perfect team for Cowher."
Xavion Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 3:17pm ET"Power runnning and 3-4 defense. with athletic passrushing LBs. and Same for Rex Ryan. "
JET4LIFE Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 3:38pm ET"you may be MikeMc but that will kill the jets,running the team like a company is not working the two need to be somewhat separate, why does an accountant and business man need to be involved with the teams personnel if you have a HC that want his own staff to handle footballs day to day (Spags) let him have it ,GM is not HC! why does Tanny need to be involved is it job security? or stupidity"
chris Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 4:05pm ET"this is a completely disfunctional organization. they should have never fired mangini if they could not deliver cowher or another top notch head coach. to hire an assistant is just another shot in the dark. If favre wasn't enough to scare away a top coach the way woody and mr.T have handled things sure will....35 years a jet fan and still waiting for a championship. definetly losing patience."
Doug Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 4:43pm ET"What Woody ought to do is give all of us long suffering fans and season ticket holders a break. Rather than fire Mangini because his inability to make the play-offs is going to cost Woody PSL money, he ought to reward all of us who've been trudging out the stadium for the last 20 years by rescinding the PSLs. It's bad enough to watch them tease us and lose year after year, don't make us pay too!"
MikeMc Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 4:44pm ET"Jet4life, The jets are a toy to billionaire Woody , so he will never leave it alone, his meddling is behind the scenes so he doesn't come off like Snyder or Jones& Tannenbaum is so insecure , so they will never bring in a powerhouse coach like Cowher or Shanahan, it will be a college guy or an assistant they can push around. I may be wrong but thats my gut feeling."
wayne Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 4:57pm ET"Without a QB and with a new HC coming in who could potentially be installing a new defense, you definitely have a rebuilding situation.If the team had strong leaders the situation might be different, but that type of leadership never showed itself in 07 or 08.You don't win games on paper,no matter how much money.Clean house and this team could win overnite..It's been done."
mike Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 4:57pm ET"xavion is right on the money. Last offseason the jets were dedicated to power football. Lets forget this year and go back in time. Hire REX RYAN and run the ball 30 times a game 10 to Leon 20 to TJ. Get some pass rushers, maybe VG, and turn Rhodes into Reed and and Harris into Ray. If the Jets are tinkered abit they can be a top 5 D. Revis and Jenkins are the best at there postion. "
Damone Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 6:09pm ET"Chris is exactly right.We should have never fired Mangini if we couldn't get someone with a super bowl ring.We CANNOT take another chance on an unproven coordinator.MAYBE SPAG or REX Ryan. "
Mike Jet Vet Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 6:41pm ET" Ira .. Since you brought it up I have a Question .. Do know something we don't ? You said knowing Woody & Mike T they had a plan already in place before the firing of Mangini .. Well if that's true What's his name & why aren't they going after him with guns blazing..., Oh yeah Woody was out of the country...Hope he has a plan B "
MikeMc Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 6:56pm ET"Congrats to Mangini getting a 4 yr deal. I hope he has a ton of success( not at our expense though)I'm sure he will once again prove what I have thought all along, that he is a quality coach & if he gets ownership support he will put a winning product on the field.Good Luck in Cleveland Eric."
jets/fla Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 7:25pm ET"Football is Conservative Mans Game. The Jets are Run by Liberals."
leo t Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 7:25pm ET"This organization must be in the top 5 as far as worst run in the NFL. Woody only cares about one thing, selling the PSL's. I don't think any smart coach will ever come work for an owner that thinks we are finally going to have our own stadium. Did Woody forget that the Giants are going to be playing there too?"
Ira Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 7:33pm ET"Good Luck to Eric in Cleveland. I guess we can forget about Derek Anderson."
Dan Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 7:41pm ET"Who cares? The Jets didn't care enough to respectfully contact Bill Cowher and seem disinterested in Brian Billick - now the fans are supposed to get excited about possible coodinator/rookie coaches? Groh/Herm/Mangini...sound familiar? CALL COWHER!"
John Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 7:44pm ET"Give us a break ! Go call Cowher and Shanahan ! Why does this org. always think it's smarter than it is. The only time we ever had a chance was with experienced head coaching! THE ONLY TIME!"
Wayne Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 9:09pm ET"Woody Johnson has ruined this team. I wish he would give up and sell it back to the Hess family. He is just an arrogant rich guy that could afford to buy this team as another toy that he could play with. He has NO RESPECT for the current ticket holders that have been with the team forever. He just doesn't care. I can't see what the Hess family saw in this guy."
tony da greek Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 10:05pm ET"Jets need to get back to a 4-3 scheme for D . even though our D has been horrible 8 out of the last 10 years in any scheme i think the 4-3 is far better"
Drew Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 10:16pm ET"Glad Mangini landed on his feet. I was hoping he would get a DC job before landed another HC job......since I think he will do well in Cleveland. In saying that as much as I defended and liked him...he is now an AFC enemy.... I will say what I have been saying since Mangini was let go. I would have liked Cowher or Shanahan but Rex Ryan should be the guy. Followed by Spags and then Grimm."
charlie Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 10:51pm ET"Bring on Dom Capers, he had discipline. Bring on Shanahan he has discipline and big time experience. But please don't settle for a no name or a potential talented coach. Watch Shanahan's last news conference in Denver. He wants to come to a team with potential to go to the Super Bowl. He does not want to have the rebuild.... Read between the lines Woody, he is your man. Now make Jet fans Happy! "
harwellx Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 11:17pm ET"Whats wrong with you who are down on FARVE? Everyone was happy when the Jets beat Buffalo, New England and theTitans all in a row. It takes 11 men to make a championship team. Not just a QB. Remember Doug Williams? He played QB in Tampa for years and they did nothing. He wound up with the Redskins and they won a super bowl. The QB Farve in this case cant do it all. He needs some help."
joe Said:
Wed, January 7, 2009 - 11:44pm ET"Mr. Tannenbaum wants to hire a puppet so he can be in charge. I say blow him out. He is not a football guy. "
sal Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 12:07am ET"to the new sal, u need to add something to sal, like sal2 or something"
Christopher Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 12:14am ET"Ira, you forgot DE, we are going to need a true pass rusher along with the other positions you mentioned. As far as the HC, I would like to see Westhoff get his chance if they cannot land a veteran NFL HC. I would also like to see Ratliff get a shot at the QB position, he fits the mold of a typical NFL QB and looked really impressive last preseason. I would like to see what he can do."
sal Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 4:25am ET"want a another laugh, watch Tatenbaum leave for the Browns"
Ira Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 7:16am ET"The probelm Eric had was he didn't know how to stop the bleeding after the Denver game. He is young and will learn from his mistakes and be sucessful in Cleveland. Sounds likem Cowher is singing high praises about Grimm. Read that Callahan might want out if he doesn't get the HC job.See if they had kept Chad they would've made the playoffs and none of this would've happened."
sal Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 7:20am ET"notice every post season SD has to deal w/ Tomlisons injury, its always about him, he couldnt get away w/ that stuff in NY, Hell be chewed up and spit out, Im tired about hearing of his post season boo boo's. mangini sticks it to NE, to bad scott, watch out woody, your next"
jak, 23 wk jet fan Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 7:27am ET"MIKE HOLMGREN coached the Packers to six consecutive postseasons (1993–1998), Holmgren set a franchise record with a team that had had just two winning seasons in the 19 years before he was hired.SEATTLE four consecutive NFC West Division titles (2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007), an NFC championship (2005), and the Seahawks' first-ever berth in a Super Bowl."
jeremy b Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 8:35am ET"you're all correct. it's so pathetic. they think they're so clever and they think they're picking the next parcells. The jets are the worst team when it comes to picking Quarter Backs from the Draft and new head coaches. Clever JETS!!"
Mike Tom Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 9:40am ET"I've been a Jets fan since the the beginning when they were the New York Titans. I bought season tickets after they signed Namath. I was at the AFL Championship Game against the Raiders. I was also lucky enough to watch Super Bowl III. Please make the Jets a team again where other teams fear them. They get little or no respect. Please bring in Rex Ryan. He can turn this Team around."
sal Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 10:54am ET"Hey jetsfla, I dont think so the team will be in the hole for a trillion dollars and have nothing to show for it too, and gues who pays the tab? go away "
Don M Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 11:05am ET"I agree with the Rex Ryan requests. Granted we don't have Ed Reed or Ray Lewis but there is some talent and we need to be more aggressive on defense."
JR Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 11:17am ET"Been a Jets fan since the mid 60's...why in the world do wekeep doing the same thing over and over again and expect a different result? What are you guys thinking? It can't be money? Maybe look at someone who has experience...seems that is what we are lacking...not with the players, just the H E A D C O A C H!! Why keep on doing on the job try outs? just a thought...lucid, but a thought! JETS!"
robert Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 11:33am ET"Jets need an intense coach. Obviously the team has talent but could not put drives together without o line breaking down or dropped passes or int's. Maybe no coach can get a team consistent in one year! favre has had, I think, 14 out of 17 winning seasons with Reggie White the only hall of famer. Why are Jets fans not calling for the heads of the Wr's?I don't think they could be #2 Wr on any team!"
Hogan Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 11:35am ET"Its not a question if we are rebuilding, we allready are. Last year was a one year shot. Some can be retained but you need vets around durring a rebuilding anyway, that was always the plan."
Ken Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 11:58am ET"I hope you realize NOW that MANGINI is head coach in CLEVELAND. It means that CLEVELAND BROWNS will now be in the SUPERBOWL within 5 years because that is the way it always seem to work out for JETS FANS!"
Sam Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 12:01pm ET"I heard that the JETS are really considering BRAIN Schotty. I prefer his father MARTY SCHOTTY. And I think the JETS want BRAIN because they want him to coach (RATLIFF)."
Mike Jet Vet Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 12:38pm ET" Maybe after 200 million spent on players & god knows how much on the new stadium. Shuck with 2000 PSLS .. Geese I hope Woody has some gum I mean money left for a big time coach , OH Sal We should only be that lucky Mike Tanny following Mangini to Cleveland so we can go after Scott P Pats GM"
Artie Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 12:46pm ET"Please hire Brian Billick. He brought an expansion team to a super bowl win after only two seasons! He had coached one of the best defences in the last decade. He has the experience and leadership to get the Jets to the next level. "
Vincent Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 1:05pm ET"Just watched the Mangini press conference. I feel for the guy being THE scape-goat, but saying that only in Cleveland they 'live football' was tacky. What the heck do we do in NY-NJ-CT, etc? Why do we go on this blog and share our pain about a team we love so much, but the front office keeps 2nd grade?! Damn - if he didn't 'feel the love' here then maybe he should be there. Disappointing Eric!"
robert Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 1:31pm ET"Man you people are crazy! I have never seen so many names thrown around in desperation! it's funny all season i read Brett R., Clemens, Chad, WR Cowney. None of which are championship material right now. Possibly Brett R. in 2-3 yrs. Clowny was cut by G.B meaning they have solid WR. Why would real fans scream for unproven? Yet, you want proven coaches!"
Michael S. Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 2:07pm ET"Did anyone read the article on Rex Ryan in the NY Post today? This is the guy the Jets should hire!"
Ira Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 2:13pm ET"Sam, Nice to see you agree. I would hire Brian and then let him hire Marty as the DC or an advisor."
JET4LIFE Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 2:18pm ET"I hear your loud and clear MikeMc , i hope your wrong the team will only suffer in the end (as we haven't suffered enough already) but I see a guy who wants to be a winner but is having a hard time figuring out how to take the right steps and the Tanenbaum solution is no working. they need to realize a change is needed,or the Jets will always be an average team with no title shot, hope I'm wrong"
JET4LIFE Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 2:34pm ET"I will say this much about Favre I know some of you in here want him back,I just hope for the teams sake he gets the needed surgery and the sooner the better because if he sticks around HIS WORDS because he is not ready to sit at home and do nothing, then we are in trouble his arm will produce the same results 09 we need him back 200% and hope he does the right thing for him / the team regardless "
Drew Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 3:51pm ET"Ira...For the 1st time in a long time I completely disagree with you. I know you dont want a overhaul of this team (neither do I) but I would rather have change than have B-Schott run this team. He has proved zero to become a HC of this franchise. He is the least qualified candidate of any of the potential coaches out there. He had a nice year in 2006 but has done nothing since to warrent a HC job"
Tom Spicer Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 3:53pm ET"Someone wrote why do we do the same thing over & over getting a new HC instead of getting a veteran guy mabye we are crazy the definition of crazy is when you do the same thing over & over again even thou you know it does not work THE JETS ARE CRAZY JUST CRAZY I TELL YA "
Tom Spicer Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 3:58pm ET"I know everyone wants to know who the new head coach is but there is a good shot we will not know until after the Ravens & the Giants are out of the playoffs so if the Giants make the Super Bowl we are not going to know until at least Mon. Feb 2nd"
jets/fla Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 6:14pm ET"Hey Sal..Get a life. .Woody has thrown hundreds of millions of dollars at the problem. Calls for change,change,change...What do you get when you think you can throw money at all problems?.........Same Old Jets..have some cool aide.."
Anonymous Said:
Thu, January 8, 2009 - 10:58pm ET"Schotty for HC! This team needs continuity. He is innovative, prepared, and you can't argue the lineage. Why the million interviews with has beens and long shots. Clemens can be the best QB in the division with Schottty."
Lew O Said:
Fri, January 9, 2009 - 8:59am ET"Everybody has their price...............Just pay Cowher what ever it takes. I've been a fan/season ticket holder for over 40 years, and this organization has stepped backwards this year. I would have thought that we would have had a PLAN when we fired Mangini, but it seems that we just jumped into this transition without much preparation. I'm tired of being laughed at for being a Jets fan."
JET4LIFE Said:
Fri, January 9, 2009 - 10:00am ET"It dont look good with the QB senerio and the HC hunt .search looks to be bleek i am a positive person by nature and believe theres hope in anything but the Jets dont have it together anywhere in the organization from ownership to players EX: the Defense, if B S hotty is the best we can do then it will be a rough 09 and the fans w/high BP order your medicine now.I hope Management proves me wrong!"
kevin rooney Said:
Fri, January 9, 2009 - 10:03am ET"no more---assistant coaches--we need a coach who has been a head coach in the nfl before"
MikeMc Said:
Fri, January 9, 2009 - 4:23pm ET" And the Meeks shall inherit the Jets"
Walt Disney Said:
Sat, January 10, 2009 - 1:23am ET"Randy, Why wasn't my comment posted?"
Randy Lange Said:
"Name-calling, Walt."
david Said:
Sat, January 10, 2009 - 12:42pm ET"Stop wasting time and just hire spags!"
JS Said:
Sat, January 10, 2009 - 2:40pm ET"Get rid of Tannenbaum, get Pioli or Parcells... Then Woody can go on vacation whenever he wants and do the thing he loves best... not care about the jets and just pay the checks"
Leo T Said:
Sat, January 10, 2009 - 4:52pm ET"I wish Woody would sell the team. He is a horrible owner. He just doesn't det it. We want a winning proven coach. He will hire someone that he can boss around and will do whatever he wants. I'll bet Woody never put on a football uniform even for halloween. Let him buy a Polo franchise, something he might know about."
JOE Said:
Sun, January 11, 2009 - 10:08pm ET"DID ANYBODY EVER THINK ABOUT JOE NAMATH TO BE HEAD COACH, WELL I DID, AND I KNOW THAT'S WHAT THE JETS NEED, BROADWAY JOE, A WINNER! I'VE BEEN SAYING IT FOR YEARS, FORGET ALL THOSE HAS BEEN COACHES..."
mont Said:
Tue, January 13, 2009 - 5:31pm ET"its not the coach or the owner.its the players.players who have played with each other long enough to want the same thing that is the SUPERBOWL RING!what they need to do is to grit their teeth and dig deep inside of themselves and asked do we really want it?because if you cannot answer that question right before each game on sunday then you are going to be right where you are every year AT HOME "
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Ira Said:
Tue, January 6, 2009 - 6:57pm ET"Randy, Glad to see that the Jets are covering all their bases. All this media talk that they had no plans is so ridiculous. Anybody who knows anything about Mr. T and the way they operate should now that this was prepared before they let Eric go. Whoever the new HC will be the Jets will have gone through a good search. And if Cowher really wanted to coach the Jets would have spoke with him."
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