Bowles Coaching DNA

[KRL]

 He's already shown his "Parcellian" influence can't wait to see more:

 

 

http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/05/kacy_rodgers_jets_defensive_coordinator_todd_bowle.html

 

 

NORTH CALDWELL — Kacy Rodgers met Todd Bowles in Dallas, when both men worked as assistant coaches from 2005-06 under Bill Parcells, the legendary former Jets and Giants coach.

 

In those days, Rodgers was the Cowboys' defensive line coach, while Bowles worked with the secondary. All told, they worked together from 2005-07 in Dallas, and then 2008-11 in Miami. Those seven seasons formed the basis of a relationship that now continues with Rodgers as the Jets' defensive coordinator and Bowles as their head coach.

 

Both men are rookies in their jobs, so they aren't heaping any undue public expectations on themselves just yet. But Rodgers made a flattering comparison Thursday, when he said he sees "a lot of" Parcells' influence in Bowles' coaching personality.

 

"Bill was very detailed oriented, knows what he wants, knows how to evaluate, really knew what he wanted in a player, knew how he wanted the players coached," Rodgers said in an interview with NJ Advance Media. "Todd is very similar in a lot of ways. Bill was definitely on point. Todd is on point. They both know what they're looking for, both know what a player should look like, both know how they want the program run. I see a lot of similarities."

 

Rodgers and Bowles, who both participated in Jets middle linebacker David Harris' charity golf event Thursday, clearly revere Parcells, and appreciate everything he taught them.

 

"He was the greatest," Rodgers said. "Looking back at people that affect your coaching career, no question, I wouldn't be sitting here today, really, if it wasn't for him."

 

Shortly after the Jets hired Bowles, Parcells said he has "a high regard" for him.

 

Bowles came to the Jets after excelling as the Cardinals' defensive coordinator, while Rodgers was most recently Miami's defensive line coach. Bowles has said he isn't sure how he'll operate game-day play-calling, though he thinks there's a chance it could be a "collaborative" effort between himself and Rodgers. That's fine with Rodgers.

 

"One, with us, there are really no egos," Rodgers said. "At the end of the day, we're just trying to win games. From my standpoint, from his standpoint, we're going through the spring, [organized team activities], and however we decide what's best for the program, we'll go with it. So it's not a problem with us. Not at all. One thing we learned from Parcells — check your ego at the door. That's not a problem with us. No way. We just want to win."

 

Rodgers said he has long seen head coaching potential in Bowles, for several reasons.

"One, his relationship with the players," Rodgers said. "Two, his approach to the game. He's extremely knowledgeable and communicates very well. It's crystal clear. There's not a whole lot of gray. He knows what he wants, and he knows how he wants to do it. That eliminates a lot of gray."

 

Even after they went their separate ways in coaching after the 2011 season with the Dolphins, Bowles and Rodgers kept in touch. Now, the old friends are together again, trying to replicate the success their mentor, Parcells, enjoyed with the Jets and Giants.

 

"We had just always talked over the years," Rodgers said of himself and Bowles. "We've always been close. We've always talked and we've shared very, very similar approaches to the game. It really kind of floored me when he called me [to be the Jets' defensive coordinator] when things started heating up. It was just truly an honor."

[FidelioJet]

I know this is the time of year when we get fluff pieces about the coaches and players (especially when they're new) but it's still nice to read.

 

There's a lot to be excited about next year.

[RESNewYork]

Bowles worked under Ron Wolf early in his career in the personnel dept for the green Bay Packers. Having that experience to evaluate talent will be very helpful along with the coaching experience.

[Jetster]

Very excited about this coaching staff.

It's one thing to have a knowledgable staff, it's another to have some talent to work with.

We finally have both.

We had a good defense in 2009 & 2010, but this group could be something SPECIAL!

It's really amazing the depth this team has up front.

If Rogers/Bowles get lucky with some of these LBs like Mauldin, Reilly & an UDFA, 2015 can be a special.

As they always say, great defenses travel well.

[Beerfish]

We will not know if this version if the jets will succeed or fail long term but it's been the 1st time in a long time I've felt the team has had a competant, smart gm and head coach.

[sourceworx]

Don't forget Bowles played under Joe Gibbs as well. He has been around excellent coaches his entire playing and coaching career.

I'm very excited about him as our coach.