AFJF Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Per Newsday http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/ny-spherm054575783jan05,0,7593137.story?coll=ny-jets-print THE FUTURE OF HERM Sounds like he's leaving Person familiar with situation says Edwards' move from Jets to Chiefs' isn't a done deal but is moving in that direction' Email this story Printer friendly format BY KEN BERGER AND BOB GLAUBER STAFF WRITERS January 5, 2006 Talks between the Jets and Chiefs progressed yesterday, with indications that a deal allowing Jets coach Herman Edwards out of his contract in exchange for middle-round draft picks could be finalized in the next day or two. "It's not a done deal, but it's certainly moving in that direction," a person with knowledge of the situation told Newsday last night. There were strong signals that the compensation package for Edwards could consist of fourth- and fifth-round picks, although the Chiefs were said to be pushing for fifth- and sixth-rounders. But there also were indications last night that several options, including a contract extension for Edwards, remained on the table. Jets owner Woody Johnson was said to be contemplating the unlikely and potentially untenable option of denying the Chiefs' attempt to hire Edwards and trying to force him to return under a contract that has two years remaining at $2 million per season. Amid broadcast reports that the deal was close to being done last night, one person with knowledge of the talks said the Jets were merely waiting for Edwards to confirm that he was leaving. It's possible that the situation could be resolved before the Jets hold a previously scheduled news conference involving Edwards and general manager Terry Bradway today at 11 a.m. The Jets' brain trust (minus a major component, Edwards) was said to have huddled yesterday to chart the organization's future. Johnson, who did not return a telephone message left at his Manhattan office, met with president Jay Cross, Bradway and assistant general manager Mike Tannenbaum. The person with knowledge of the situation, who characterized the deal as "moving in that direction" of being completed, said there has been no indication that Bradway's future is at issue. While the Edwards talks have progressed in the last two days, Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson has been doing his homework. He had two days of what were described as substantive talks with Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Fassel in Baltimore, which concluded yesterday. It is believed that Fassel, the former Giants coach, also would be a candidate for the Jets job. Peterson also has interviewed his own offensive coordinator, Al Saunders, and expressed interest in Broncos offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak, former Browns and University of Miami coach Butch Davis, and perhaps Chargers offensive coordinator Cam Cameron. The Jets' likely head-coaching opening presents many intriguing and potentially complicated options for Bradway. The team's three top assistants - special-teams coach Mike Westhoff, offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger and defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson - are highly qualified and interested. The Jets' coaching staff has meetings today, and then will be away from the complex while the team continues to plot strategy. But the top assistants were still in the dark last night, not knowing Edwards' status or what their role in the upheaval could be. If the Jets opt not to promote one of their own, the roles of Heimerdinger and Henderson could be in question depending on whether the Jets hire an offensive-minded or defensive-minded coach. Henderson already has an interview scheduled with the Saints, who fired Jim Haslett Monday. While the Jets talked strategy, Edwards and his agent, Gary O'Hagan of IMG, were doing the same. Reached at his Minnesota office yesterday, O'Hagan declined comment. There was a sense of urgency to get Edwards' situation resolved, because top candidates already are interviewing for eight head-coaching vacancies. The Jets have to move quickly, which shouldn't be a problem. They've been down this road before. The hot list Leading candidates to replace Herman Edwards if he takes another NFL coaching job: Gary Kubiak, offensive coordinator, Broncos: Offensive guru whose name is hot every time there are head-coaching openings. Would be a good fit with offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger, with whom he worked in Denver. Mike Heimerdinger, offensive coordinator, Jets: Has shown himself to be head-coaching material in his one season with the Jets. Having a head coach call the offensive plays would be a plus. Minus: Would it cause organizational strife to promote Heimerdinger over Donnie Henderson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickkotite Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 ill take a 7th, just take that moron away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 If the Jets do not get at least 1 day 1 pick, they are fools. The Chiefs paid a 2nd and 3rd for Vermeil, and he wasn't even coaching at the time!! That said, I want a 2 and 3, or a 2 and 4. Otherwise, let Herm suffer with the contract HE SIGNED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I was hoping to get a 3rd but the Jets better hold ground for the 4th and 5th....but knowing this organization Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I was hoping to get a 3rd but the Jets better hold ground for the 4th and 5th....but knowing this organization Those last 4 words of your posts are what scares me the most about the Jets FO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I've come to dislike this guy so much that I almost hope the deal breaks down and they have no choice after all this but to tell him to go eff himself for fishing for a new job when he has a 2-year contract. He's one way guy-he wanted job security after 6-10 in 2003, and now he wants to be a free agent while that contract is in effect. There's more honor in thieves' piss than in Edwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I've come to dislike this guy so much that I almost hope the deal breaks down and they have no choice after all this but to tell him to go eff himself for fishing for a new job when he has a 2-year contract. He's one way guy-he wanted job security after 6-10 in 2003, and now he wants to be a free agent while that contract is in effect. There's more honor in thieves' piss that in Edwards. And he comes off sounding like a liar, to boot. I have lost some of my respect for that man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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