JetsFanatic 3,472 #1 Posted January 6, 2016 Rich Cimini @RichCimini 41s41 seconds ago Bobby April is out as the Jets' special teams coach, team announced. Also out: Special teams asst Steve Hagen, asst OL coach Ron Heller. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k-met57 1,205 #2 Posted January 6, 2016 Great news Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faba 118,179 #3 Posted January 6, 2016 A no brainer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jet Nut 7,098 #4 Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Bowles just announced that ST Coach Bobby April, Asst ST Coach Steve Hogan and Asst OL Coach Ron Heller have been shown the door. Niceeeeeee Edited January 6, 2016 by Jet Nut 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northernrebel 13 #5 Posted January 6, 2016 http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/Three-Jets-Assistant-Coaches-Will-Not-Return/7a9a0451-e473-412d-afa4-d495263f0b8a Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonmajet 1,553 #7 Posted January 6, 2016 Wow - I didn't see that coming; thought that most would stay; can't really argue with any of that; with all of the problems ST had - I know that we didn't have depth, but he didn't adapt or anything? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMagicRat 344 #8 Posted January 6, 2016 We might wanna look at Dave Flipp the special teams coach from the Eagles. With Kelly out, the new coach could bring in a different staff. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jolot 1,385 #9 Posted January 6, 2016 In the grand scheme we missed the playoffs because of special teams...the fact that this regime reacted to that IMO is a great sign going forward . 24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JetsFanatic 3,472 #10 Posted January 6, 2016 If you recall last year when Bowles was putting together his staff, April was not his first choice. He wanted Keith Armstrong but the Falcons would not give permission. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonmajet 1,553 #11 Posted January 6, 2016 I like this; I know it isn't all April's fault - Quigley sucks; Folk gets hurt, but nothing changed over the year. He didn't try anything else. Westy said that Quigley had a better side to directionally kick too and he was constantly kicking in the other direction. Also, if you want the players to be accountable, the coaching staff has to show the same accountability. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joewilly12 11,051 #12 Posted January 6, 2016 Yessssssssssssss finally FYI Mike Westhoff is available 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jet Nut 7,098 #13 Posted January 6, 2016 Wow - I didn't see that coming; thought that most would stay; can't really argue with any of that; with all of the problems ST had - I know that we didn't have depth, but he didn't adapt or anything? Yeah, knew they would address ST issues but this? So fast? Nope. makes sense so. If someone shakes free you want to be ready to hire I guess, or let people know the positions are available 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JetsFanatic 3,472 #14 Posted January 6, 2016 Yessssssssssssss finally FYI Mike Westhoff is available I would love to have him back, but he has repeatedly said on TV that he is no longer interested in coaching Special Teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonmajet 1,553 #15 Posted January 6, 2016 I would love to have him back, but he has repeatedly said on TV that he is no longer interested in coaching Special Teams. Maybe we can have a sign fly over SNY saying "Fire Westy"... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jet in PA 432 #16 Posted January 6, 2016 We might wanna look at Dave Flipp the special teams coach from the Eagles. With Kelly out, the new coach could bring in a different staff. That is a great idea. Their special teams unit has been consistently good. Without them they don't beat the Pats and you can argue they don't beat us ether. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JetsFanatic 3,472 #17 Posted January 6, 2016 Maybe we can have a sign fly over SNY saying "Fire Westy"... LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rillo 52,260 #18 Posted January 6, 2016 Awesome news, regime isn't messing around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jet Nut 7,098 #19 Posted January 6, 2016 This FO acts fast, know what they want and doesn't drag their feet. If you can't keep up, put out or buy in, you're gone. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JetsHex 22 #20 Posted January 6, 2016 It's nice to have a front office that actually realize where the team is weak in and actually do something about it. Special Teams has been horrible this year. I feel like old regimes would hang on to these coaches because they were friends or what not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rillo 52,260 #21 Posted January 6, 2016 This FO acts fast, know what they want and doesn't drag their feet Yes, and it's a good thing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonmajet 1,553 #22 Posted January 6, 2016 Awesome news, regime isn't messing around. I agree - it isn't like we are throwing coaches under the bus to save the HC; this is 'hey you guys let us down and we are moving on' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jet Nut 7,098 #23 Posted January 6, 2016 Maybe we can have a sign fly over SNY saying "Fire Westy"... He's not coming back. Said it on the post game show last week. Is happy retired Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jet Nut 7,098 #24 Posted January 6, 2016 We might wanna look at Dave Flipp the special teams coach from the Eagles. With Kelly out, the new coach could bring in a different staff. Great idea. Said in the other thread they might have someone else on mind already and want to sign him right away. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Brown 6,318 #25 Posted January 7, 2016 Rich Cimini @RichCimini 41s41 seconds ago Bobby April is out as the Jets' special teams coach, team announced. Also out: Special teams asst Steve Hagen, asst OL coach Ron Heller. Now can we see that Bowles is nothing like the prior 3 coaches in this regard. Lack of production will not be rewarded!!! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UpstateJetsGuru 313 #26 Posted January 7, 2016 That is a great idea. Their special teams unit has been consistently good. Without them they don't beat the Pats and you can argue they don't beat us ether. Sproles helps too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jetsjets 428 #27 Posted January 7, 2016 Good move but next season we need to sacrifice a couple of spots for a KR and a PR. Jets like Versatile players, but we need guys that are good in this area. And please........ Tell me we can get a better Punter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jet in PA 432 #28 Posted January 7, 2016 Sproles helps too... Yeah that's a good point. They also excelled at blocking punts/kicks and recovering muffs and whatnot. That might speak more to the talents of their ST players though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Brown 6,318 #29 Posted January 7, 2016 In the grand scheme we missed the playoffs because of special teams...the fact that this regime reacted to that IMO is a great sign going forward . At least three games were lost by ST play and none were really won by the ST play. Just awful..... 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt39 38,165 #30 Posted January 7, 2016 Going into the season you would have thought the NFL had eliminated kickoffs and punts with the personnel we had. Kerley and Stacy? Wasnt NFL calibre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
section314 3,474 #31 Posted January 7, 2016 Just shows again what having mostly horrible drafts from 2010-2014 can do to a team. Coach had to go, but our talent on specials really slipped. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Integrity28 65,453 #32 Posted January 7, 2016 In the grand scheme we missed the playoffs because of special teams...the fact that this regime reacted to that IMO is a great sign going forward . Exactly. true signs of accountability or consequence... No friend network here 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Integrity28 65,453 #33 Posted January 7, 2016 21 yard punt and spotting the Bills 7 had to be the final nail... Otherwise, why not can him sooner? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoFlaJets 103,921 #34 Posted January 7, 2016 Just shows again what having mostly horrible drafts from 2010-2014 can do to a team. Coach had to go, but our talent on specials really slipped. Really great point-right here is where it glaringly shows- Quiglye also MUST be gone 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jetscrazey 1,606 #35 Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) best Jets news I've heard all week. special teams was the achillies heel of this team. Not one big punt or kick return all year, but they sure gave up some! Edited January 7, 2016 by jetscrazey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
