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Jets offensive coordinator candidates: Hue Jackson, Norv Turner head the list

By Conor Orr/The Star-Ledger

on January 08, 2013 at 5:25 PM, updated January 08, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Rex Ryan made the decision to get rid of offensive coordinator Tony Sparano on Monday night, letting the coach know early on Tuesday morning.

That creates a need for the team’s third OC in as many seasons amid Ryan’s new drive for an “unpredictable” and “attacking” offense. It’s early in the process, but here are a few names that make some sense for the position:

HUE JACKSON

Bengals secondary coach and assistant special teams

When the Jets officially name Dennis Thurman defensive coordinator, Jackson would complete an all-Baltimore trio at the three most important positions. Ryan, Thurman and Jackson — the Ravens’ quarterbacks coach in 2008-09 — spent significant time together and know one another quite well. Perhaps no one can help Ryan discover a new offensive identity better than an old friend. Jackson has held the position in a few different places, including with the Raiders (2010), Falcons (2007), Redskins (2003) and USC (1997-2000).

NORV TURNER

Former Chargers coach

Despite his spotty record as a head coach, Turner has been highly regarded as an offensive coordinator. Among some of the highlights on his resume: Piloting the high-powered Cowboys between 1991-93, leading a dismal Chargers team in 2001 to top 16 finishes in points, yards and coaching two above-500 Dolphins teams in 2002-03. The problem here, though, is that Turner is likely the most in-demand coordinator available this offseason. He’s already been mentioned as a possibility with the Cowboys.

CAM CAMERON

Former Ravens offensive coordinator

Like Turner, Cameron’s success has been at the coordinator position. And like Jackson, there is a definite Baltimore connection. Before getting let go earlier this season, Cameron was the Ravens offensive coordinator, a job he started during before the 2008 season. A bonus here would be the way Cameron can handle a quarterback. Joe Flacco blossomed under his watch, and, with Mark Sanchez possibly still in the fold for next season, Cameron’s touch may be able to help.

GEEP CHRYST

49ers quarterbacks coach

Right now, Chryst’s responsibilities include game- and red zone-planning for a dynamic 49ers offense that has blossomed over the past two seasons. In previous jobs, he implemented a no-huddle offense in San Diego (offensive coordinator 1999-2000) and worked with a Panthers offense that had two running backs eclipse the 1,000-yard mark in the same season in 2009. The 49ers offense has definitely shown flashes of unpredictability and attack mentality. Remember Colin Kaepernick coming out of nowhere to stun the Jets this year?

JOE LOMBARDI

Saints quarterbacks coach

On his watch, Drew Brees has completed 1,279 of 1,829 passes (69.9 percent) for 14,484 yards. Add 113 touchdown passes and a 103.2 passer rating and you have the recipe for unpredictable and attacking-style right there. Lombardi is the grandson of one Vince Lombardi. Can’t hurt, right? A lot of QB coaches become offensive coordinators and although there’s no direct link between Lombardi and the Jets, it would at least be worth a phone call.

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Hue Jackson as OC:

USC Trojans 1997-2000 = HC Paul Hackett's offensive coordinator.

Redskins 2003 = offense averaged under 18 ppg

Falcons 2007 = offense averaged 16 ppg

Raiders 2010 = offense averaged over 24 ppg behind 40 offensive TDs and 43 FGs. Team never threw the ball because they were able to run so effectively behind a mostly-healthy McFadden and Bush. Probably Rex's dream offense.

Raiders 2011 (HC) = offense averaged over 23 ppg when removing the 1 game Boller started and Palmer - on like 2 days of practice after being "retired" all spring/summer/early fall - finished (even I'll allow a mulligan for that one). For better or worse, Palmer was attempting about 3 dozen passes per game once inserted (with McFadden injured). Palmer's receivers have no clue where to go pretty often. Plenty of times with Oakland I've seen what seemed to be errant throws and then saw Palmer cursing and angry as he walked off and then saw him chewing out the intended receiver on the sideline (with no backtalk - and often nodding agreement - from DHB/Moore/etc), so I don't really know what to make of him. But then that may not say much for the coaching either.

In his defense, Campbell and Palmer with the Raiders are far and away the best QBs he's had. On the other hand we don't even have anyone half as good as either of those 2 anyway, nor a pair of RBs like McFadden (when healthy) and Bush.

On paper he doesn't seem like a huge upgrade at OC other than experience - mostly failed experience - at the position.

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On paper he doesn't seem like a huge upgrade at OC other than experience - mostly failed experience - at the position.

I am too lazy Sperm, but from quick reads it appears at Hue's NFL OC stops they all (most) ended after one year? WTF?

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Not a bad list, several run 1st but stretch the field guys.

Gailey did a nice job of getting Spiller involved this year.

Hill/Holmes would love Saunders. , but Saunders favored for Oak OC.

I think Kerley would thrive as a slot WR w/Schurmur.

Norv probably will sit or go to a team thats SB possible.

Whisenhunt maybe most fits what Rex may be looking for though.

Whisenhunt might also view Sanchez as an upgrade over what he is used to in Hall, Skelton, Hoyer, Lindley, Kolb, etc.

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Jets offensive coordinator candidates: Hue Jackson, Norv Turner head the list

By Conor Orr/The Star-Ledger

on January 08, 2013 at 5:25 PM, updated January 08, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Rex Ryan made the decision to get rid of offensive coordinator Tony Sparano on Monday night, letting the coach know early on Tuesday morning.

That creates a need for the team’s third OC in as many seasons amid Ryan’s new drive for an “unpredictable” and “attacking” offense. It’s early in the process, but here are a few names that make some sense for the position:

HUE JACKSON

Bengals secondary coach and assistant special teams

When the Jets officially name Dennis Thurman defensive coordinator, Jackson would complete an all-Baltimore trio at the three most important positions. Ryan, Thurman and Jackson — the Ravens’ quarterbacks coach in 2008-09 — spent significant time together and know one another quite well. Perhaps no one can help Ryan discover a new offensive identity better than an old friend. Jackson has held the position in a few different places, including with the Raiders (2010), Falcons (2007), Redskins (2003) and USC (1997-2000).

NORV TURNER

Former Chargers coach

Despite his spotty record as a head coach, Turner has been highly regarded as an offensive coordinator. Among some of the highlights on his resume: Piloting the high-powered Cowboys between 1991-93, leading a dismal Chargers team in 2001 to top 16 finishes in points, yards and coaching two above-500 Dolphins teams in 2002-03. The problem here, though, is that Turner is likely the most in-demand coordinator available this offseason. He’s already been mentioned as a possibility with the Cowboys.

CAM CAMERON

Former Ravens offensive coordinator

Like Turner, Cameron’s success has been at the coordinator position. And like Jackson, there is a definite Baltimore connection. Before getting let go earlier this season, Cameron was the Ravens offensive coordinator, a job he started during before the 2008 season. A bonus here would be the way Cameron can handle a quarterback. Joe Flacco blossomed under his watch, and, with Mark Sanchez possibly still in the fold for next season, Cameron’s touch may be able to help.

GEEP CHRYST

49ers quarterbacks coach

Right now, Chryst’s responsibilities include game- and red zone-planning for a dynamic 49ers offense that has blossomed over the past two seasons. In previous jobs, he implemented a no-huddle offense in San Diego (offensive coordinator 1999-2000) and worked with a Panthers offense that had two running backs eclipse the 1,000-yard mark in the same season in 2009. The 49ers offense has definitely shown flashes of unpredictability and attack mentality. Remember Colin Kaepernick coming out of nowhere to stun the Jets this year?

JOE LOMBARDI

Saints quarterbacks coach

On his watch, Drew Brees has completed 1,279 of 1,829 passes (69.9 percent) for 14,484 yards. Add 113 touchdown passes and a 103.2 passer rating and you have the recipe for unpredictable and attacking-style right there. Lombardi is the grandson of one Vince Lombardi. Can’t hurt, right? A lot of QB coaches become offensive coordinators and although there’s no direct link between Lombardi and the Jets, it would at least be worth a phone call.

Geep Chryst, and Joe Lombardi sound like new refreshing candidates, I know that doesn't guarantee success, but I definitely know I don't want to see the same crap from Cam Cameron. Also I think Norv Turners offense has been deciphered, and even if I'm wrong I don't see the Jets having the personnel to run it. What we really need is someone who will change week to week, year to year adapting to his personnel, and developing SYSTEMS that are new, and innovative, a guy like Norv has had the same playbook since the 80's. To this point IF what is said about Chryst is accurate he would be my preference just based on it sounds like he has ideas, and can roll with what he has, and adapt, and hopefully adjust to what a specific defense can stop, and always attack their weaknesses, or always attack with his offenses strengths (if his offense is good enough to beat any D like Brady, and Co.).

I could live with Hue Jackson, he is Rex's guy, and if the whole thing fails Rex would finally be out of excuses on the offensive side (to Woody anyway, most think he ran out of excuses after last year). But please no Turner, or Cameron.

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Jets offensive coordinator candidates: Hue Jackson, Norv Turner head the list

By Conor Orr/The Star-Ledger

on January 08, 2013 at 5:25 PM, updated January 08, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Rex Ryan made the decision to get rid of offensive coordinator Tony Sparano on Monday night, letting the coach know early on Tuesday morning.

That creates a need for the team’s third OC in as many seasons amid Ryan’s new drive for an “unpredictable” and “attacking” offense. It’s early in the process, but here are a few names that make some sense for the position:

HUE JACKSON

Bengals secondary coach and assistant special teams

When the Jets officially name Dennis Thurman defensive coordinator, Jackson would complete an all-Baltimore trio at the three most important positions. Ryan, Thurman and Jackson — the Ravens’ quarterbacks coach in 2008-09 — spent significant time together and know one another quite well. Perhaps no one can help Ryan discover a new offensive identity better than an old friend. Jackson has held the position in a few different places, including with the Raiders (2010), Falcons (2007), Redskins (2003) and USC (1997-2000).

NORV TURNER

Former Chargers coach

Despite his spotty record as a head coach, Turner has been highly regarded as an offensive coordinator. Among some of the highlights on his resume: Piloting the high-powered Cowboys between 1991-93, leading a dismal Chargers team in 2001 to top 16 finishes in points, yards and coaching two above-500 Dolphins teams in 2002-03. The problem here, though, is that Turner is likely the most in-demand coordinator available this offseason. He’s already been mentioned as a possibility with the Cowboys.

CAM CAMERON

Former Ravens offensive coordinator

Like Turner, Cameron’s success has been at the coordinator position. And like Jackson, there is a definite Baltimore connection. Before getting let go earlier this season, Cameron was the Ravens offensive coordinator, a job he started during before the 2008 season. A bonus here would be the way Cameron can handle a quarterback. Joe Flacco blossomed under his watch, and, with Mark Sanchez possibly still in the fold for next season, Cameron’s touch may be able to help.

GEEP CHRYST

49ers quarterbacks coach

Right now, Chryst’s responsibilities include game- and red zone-planning for a dynamic 49ers offense that has blossomed over the past two seasons. In previous jobs, he implemented a no-huddle offense in San Diego (offensive coordinator 1999-2000) and worked with a Panthers offense that had two running backs eclipse the 1,000-yard mark in the same season in 2009. The 49ers offense has definitely shown flashes of unpredictability and attack mentality. Remember Colin Kaepernick coming out of nowhere to stun the Jets this year?

JOE LOMBARDI

Saints quarterbacks coach

On his watch, Drew Brees has completed 1,279 of 1,829 passes (69.9 percent) for 14,484 yards. Add 113 touchdown passes and a 103.2 passer rating and you have the recipe for unpredictable and attacking-style right there. Lombardi is the grandson of one Vince Lombardi. Can’t hurt, right? A lot of QB coaches become offensive coordinators and although there’s no direct link between Lombardi and the Jets, it would at least be worth a phone call.

These 49ers fans seem to prefer Chryst over Roman right now, it's a fan forum so take it for what it's worth.

http://www.footballsfuture.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=507439

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