Smizzy Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Jets: Bradway ready to lead way Monday, January 09, 2006 BY DAVE HUTCHINSON Star-Ledger Staff Jets general manager Terry Bradway will begin his first day as the new face of the organization at a news conference today and is as excited as he has been in his 21-year NFL career, according to someone close to the GM. Bradway, under fire for his handling of the departure of coach Herman Edwards and coming away with only a fourth-round pick, will hire his second head coach and must make franchise-altering decisions on what to do with the fourth overall pick in the April draft and at the quarterback position. In fairness to Bradway, the Jets were considered a playoff team at the start of this season before being ravaged by injuries. His last two drafts have produced middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma, left tackle Adrian Jones, safety Erik Coleman, kicker Mike Nugent, cornerback Justin Miller and safety Kerry Rhodes, all starters. Plus, the Jets have been to the playoffs in three of the past five seasons. "Herm and Terry have been together for five years and now Terry feels it's time for him to step up and take a bigger, more visible role in the organization," the person close to Bradway said yesterday. "Herm was the guy out front and Terry was okay with that. Now, I think he feels recharged. This is a great opportunity for him to put his mark on the team. "The situation with Herm is probably best for both parties. Herm got what he wanted and maybe after five years the organization needed a change. Five years in New York is a long time for a coach. It's not like five years in Pittsburgh or Denver or someplace like that." Bradway, who has refused to return repeated phone calls, began his search for a head coach last night, having dinner with former Saints coach Jim Haslett. He'll talk to Rams interim head coach Joe Vitt later this week. Tim Lewis (Giants), Mike Sherman (Packers), Jim Skipper (Panthers), Jim Fassel (Ravens), Mike Tice (Vikings) and Eric Mangini (Patriots) are also on the list. Mangini, who turns 35 next week, is an interesting case. Although his age is a negative, he's a prot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 Herm and Terry have been together for five years and now Terry feels it's time for him to step up and take a bigger, more visible role in the organization," the person close to Bradway said yesterday. "Herm was the guy out front and Terry was okay with that. Now, I think he feels recharged. This is a great opportunity for him to put his mark on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Tice, who is from Long Island, also has some admirers in the organization, despite the turmoil he endured in Minnesota this season. The Jets are looking for a disciplinarian Makes a lot of sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Herm and Terry have been together for five years and now Terry feels it's time for him to step up and take a bigger, more visible role in the organization," the person close to Bradway said yesterday. "Herm was the guy out front and Terry was okay with that. Now, I think he feels recharged. This is a great opportunity for him to put his mark on the team. He has, a 4th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Aren't his lousy personnel decisions a mark enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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