To some small degree

[Scott Dierking]

A seeming very intelligent, young football mind passed judgment on the franchise of the New York Jets yesterday.

By appearances, this franchise would appear a ragamuffin group, fractured at its seams, directionless in its course and void in its leadership. This would appear to not be a haven for a young coaching protege, who should have expected to have more suitors, given time.

Mangini would certainly know that the NFL is riddled with hot shots who only had one chance in the NFL, only to crash and burn and to never extracate themselves from the wreckage to fly again. He also had his mentor, reading the radar for him and reminding him of the artillery that will be guided in his direction. This battlefield is especially littered.

Most coaching candidates are not too unlike job candidates in the normal walk of life. They have been hanging around so long, that they will jump at any chance of promotion, fearing that it might be the last, best chance to further themselves. An offer comes, and it is gobbled, unless you are of a select choice.

This what makes this a little bit tasty for Jets fans. A young mover in the NFL sees the team as something more than just a stepping stone to what they ultimately want to be.

Mangini chose the Jets as much as the Jets chose Mangini. Think about that for a second. How often, besides the obvious choice of Bill Parcells, have we been able to say that? The Jets have been strewn with choices that were "the obvious next successor", or "a means to attain greater status".

Let's face it-It can be easily stated that Mangini would have been best served by honing his resume, honing his craft and becoming more desireable for numerous suitors. He has not reached the apex of the coaching curve, and he could have made himself marketable to numerous offers in the relatively near future.

There are few certainties in the NFL, but here are a couple: The New England Patriots will continue to have success in the NFL for the very near future with Bill Belichick at the helm. As such, assistant coaches in their program will be desirable. The NFL, year after year, will have cead coach openings.

It does not get much more obvious than that. And don't think that thought process escaped Mangini.

So, let's say it again. Mangini chose the Jets as much as the Jets chose him. As such, there must be something he sees.

Let's hope it draws us all in the same focus.

[SouthernJet]

A seeming very intelligent, young football mind passed judgment on the franchise of the New York Jets yesterday.

By appearances, this franchise would appear a ragamuffin group, fractured at its seams, directionless in its course and void in its leadership. This would appear to not be a haven for a young coaching protege, who should have expected to have more suitors, given time.

Mangini would certainly know that the NFL is riddled with hot shots who only had one chance in the NFL, only to crash and burn and to never extracate themselves from the wreckage to fly again. He also had his mentor, reading the radar for him and reminding him of the artillery that will be guided in his direction. This battlefield is especially littered.

Most coaching candidates are not too unlike job candidates in the normal walk of life. They have been hanging around so long, that they will jump at any chance of promotion, fearing that it might be the last, best chance to further themselves. An offer comes, and it is gobbled, unless you are of a select choice.

This what makes this a little bit tasty for Jets fans. A young mover in the NFL sees the team as something more than just a stepping stone to what they ultimately want to be.

Mangini chose the Jets as much as the Jets chose Mangini. Think about that for a second. How often, besides the obvious choice of Bill Parcells, have we been able to say that? The Jets have been strewn with choices that were "the obvious next successor", or "a means to attain greater status".

Let's face it-It can be easily stated that Mangini would have been best served by honing his resume, honing his craft and becoming more desireable for numerous suitors. He has not reached the apex of the coaching curve, and he could have made himself marketable to numerous offers in the relatively near future.

There are few certainties in the NFL, but here are a couple: The New England Patriots will continue to have success in the NFL for the very near future with Bill Belichick at the helm. As such, assistant coaches in their program will be desirable. The NFL, year after year, will have cead coach openings.

It does not get much more obvious than that. And don't think that thought process escaped Mangini.

So, let's say it again. Mangini chose the Jets as much as the Jets chose him. As such, there must be something he sees.

Let's hope it draws us all in the same focus.

well put, and at 34 he could have stayed for 10 years as DC of Pats and still been a young 44 year old HC of the Pats when Belly retires