rick34125 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 National Football Post Tavern Talk By Michael Lombardi Posted August 21, 2008 http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2008/08/national-football-post-tavern-talk-4/ The New York Football Jets are in very serious discussions with Mike Westoff to bring him back as their special teams coach. Kevin O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Damn that would be good. No offense to the new guy but it would be hard to replace Westhoff. Even if you did a great job, there would still be a drop off. Interesting though, I hadn't heard this anywhere. I wonder how he is feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Have not seen anything on his health situation but supposedly there was a recovery period much longer than him returning right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 F'ing great news if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joiseyjet Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 This would be AWESOME! There was no-way they were ever going to replace Mike Westoff ,he is the best of the best Special Teams Coachs & I hope this also means he is recovering faster ,cause I have had the pleasure of meating & talking with him on a number of road games over the years & just a great all around guy,continued success in your recovery Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellcat Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I agree, Great move from a team stand point. But this is a total dick move to o'dea if true. This guy left the Bears and moved here after he was handpicked by Westoff. Hopefully they will make him an assistant if true. I was at camp at honestly O'dea works his ass off. He runs down field full speed with the kickoff team and is yelling the whole time. He stood out to me more than the 57 other coaches they had there. I just hope they treat this guy with some type of respect in the end if Mike does come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynton Beach Jets Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 National Football Post Tavern Talk By Michael Lombardi Posted August 21, 2008 http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2008/08/national-football-post-tavern-talk-4/ The New York Football Jets are in very serious discussions with Mike Westoff to bring him back as their special teams coach. Kevin O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 BRING BACK MIKE!@!@!@!!!!#$!$!%$!#$!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I wish Westoff were back but I cannot see this move done with 2 weeks before the regular season. This does not seem like the most reputable of sources. Agree about the source, and I haven't seen this anywhere else, but I did read that he was at several practices, and looked pretty good. I hope it's true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynton Beach Jets Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Agree about the source, and I haven't seen this anywhere else, but I did read that he was at several practices, and looked pretty good. I hope it's true I hope so too. Westoff is a great coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joiseyjet Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I agree, Great move from a team stand point. But this is a total dick move to o'dea if true. This guy left the Bears and moved here after he was handpicked by Westoff. Hopefully they will make him an assistant if true. I was at camp at honestly O'dea works his ass off. He runs down field full speed with the kickoff team and is yelling the whole time. He stood out to me more than the 57 other coaches they had there. I just hope they treat this guy with some type of respect in the end if Mike does come back. Maybe it`s not a dick move ,maybe they were going to fire O`dea but since Mike hand picked him, mike agreed to come back if they wouldn`t fire him just a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I would think a special teams coach could have a very limited role and still pay huge dividends. Just have him come to the morning or afternoon practices, get his work done and get home. Then come for the games but don't make him do all the prep work. Give the guy any assistants he wants but get him in there coaching on a limited basis. We need this guy, field position is huge in a run oriented offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistalava Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Maybe it`s not a dick move ,maybe they were going to fire O`dea but since Mike hand picked him, mike agreed to come back if they wouldn`t fire him just a thought... This is the most likely scenario if Mike actually returns. With no guarantee on his long term health and ability to handle the demands of the job, having him come in and get things on track while acting as a guru/mentor makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Prefect news but isn't it a little too late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm not sure about this, but doesn't Mike still have some status with the Jets. Some kind of advisory position. I don't think he actually retired. If there is any truth to this, he could just kind of slip back as some kind of asst. HC kind of thing, with out having to fire O'dea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Does this from "The Jets Blog" give the story any credence? [url=http://www.thejetsblog.com/2008/08/21/is-kevin-odeas-job-in-trouble/]Is Kevin O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 So Nugent's missed FG's are getting O'Dea fired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 So Nugent's missed FG's are getting O'Dea fired? I don't think O'Dea will have to be fired the door was left open for this Farewell for Mike Westhoff BY OHM YOUNGMISUK DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Monday, December 31st 2007, 4:00 AM Mike Westhoff was offered a chair to sit in, but as is his style, the special-teams coach insisted on standing tall for his last Jets press conference. Sunday morning, Westhoff told the Jets that their game against the Chiefs would be his final one as Jets' special-teams coordinator. Just a week shy of his 60th birthday, Westhoff will undergo another extensive surgery in February to repair his left leg. Since being diagnosed with bone cancer in 1988, Westhoff has undergone eight surgeries on his leg. "The graft that I have in my left leg keeps fracturing and it is not healing properly and they will replace it with a prosthetic rod," Westhoff said of the surgery that will take place on Feb. 7. "From my hip to my knee, it will be a total replacement. So it is a complex surgery that will take a lot of rehab time." The Jets, who were moved by an emotional video tribute to Westhoff in the morning meeting that left players such as Kerry Rhodes in tears, sent their beloved special-teams leader off by defeating Herm Edwards' Chiefs, 13-10, on a game-winning 43-yard field goal in overtime by Mike Nugent. Westhoff arguably was one of the Jets' greatest assets during a miserable season. Under his direction, the Jets' team MVP, Leon Washington, returned a team-record three kickoffs for touchdowns, including a pair of 98-yarders against Miami and the Giants. Since Westhoff came aboard in 2001, the Jets have returned 10 kickoffs for touchdowns, more than any other team during that span. "A lot of opposing coaches and players are happy about this," said linebacker David Bowens. "He was the heart and soul of our special teams. How fitting to win on a special-teams play." Westhoff coached practices and games while walking on crutches after spending one game in the coaches' box upstairs. He has two metal plates, over 20 screws, 60-some staples and a bone from a cadaver in his leg. At practices, Westhoff often could be seen screaming at his players to run special teams drills perfectly. Under his direction, Chad Morton, Jonathan Carter, Jerricho Cotchery, Justin Miller and Washington all returned kickoffs for touchdowns. Miller was a Pro Bowl selection last season after he returned two kickoffs for 103 and 99 yards. Westhoff said he isn't ready to announce his retirement, and Eric Mangini didn't rule out keeping the special-teams guru around in an advisory capacity. However, Westhoff said he definitely would not coach next season. "I have to address this and have it taken care of correctly or the problem will linger and become worse," Westhoff said. "In essence, I need some time to get my life back." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I could be wrong, but it sounds like a load of **** to me. How the **** could the Jets be unsatisfied with O'Dea's performance at this point? A little premature, no? If they were why would they let anybody know? Somebody probably saw Westhoff hanging around a couple of practices and Lombardi decided to blog it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#90 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 That would be great. Hey, true story, I was out a Jets trainng camp about two weeks ago and I saw Westhoff walking across the parking lot. I said hello to him and he just looked up at me.The man looked sad and miserable. He went over to the side bushes(by the road that leads into the complex) and was watching the Special Teams drills all alone. I thought is was very strange. Westhoff standing in the back bushes alone, looking very sad and watching practice. Hopefully, he will come back!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I could be wrong, but it sounds like a load of **** to me. How the **** could the Jets be unsatisfied with O'Dea's performance at this point? A little premature, no? If they were why would they let anybody know? Somebody probably saw Westhoff hanging around a couple of practices and Lombardi decided to blog it up. I agree. serious discussions? I imagine the conversation to be quite short. tanne- mike come back answer#1 mike-ok answer#2- mike- can't , still sick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 That would be great. Hey, true story, I was out a Jets trainng camp about two weeks ago and I saw Westhoff walking across the parking lot. I said hello to him and he just looked up at me.The man looked sad and miserable. He went over to the side bushes(by the road that leads into the complex) and was watching the Special Teams drills all alone. I thought is was very strange. Westhoff standing in the back bushes alone, looking very sad and watching practice. Hopefully, he will come back!!!!!!!!! 128's name is Westhoff? I agree. serious discussions? I imagine the conversation to be quite short. tanne- mike come back answer#1 mike-ok answer#2- mike- can't , still sick Right. Wanting Westhoff back is no insult to the current coach. It's like getting Brett Favre. If you can do it, you do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynton Beach Jets Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I could be wrong, but it sounds like a load of **** to me. How the **** could the Jets be unsatisfied with O'Dea's performance at this point? A little premature, no? If they were why would they let anybody know? Somebody probably saw Westhoff hanging around a couple of practices and Lombardi decided to blog it up. I think you are right this would not happen 2 weeks before the season starts. That said I would love to have him back. My prediction is Westoff becomes the Dolphags special teams coach in 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I think you are right this would not happen 2 weeks before the season starts. That said I would love to have him back. My prediction is Westoff becomes the Dolphags special teams coach in 2009 A pox upon you (just kidding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynton Beach Jets Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 A pox upon you (just kidding) I hope it does not happen. I know Parcells wanted him in Dallas and Westoff has his home here in South Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 actually Mike Lombardi is pretty credible, when the whole favre fiasco started, it was he who got the Jets rumor started. he was right. Mike has been around a long time, from the bill walsh niners days to the recent crappy raiders days. if he knows something, i'm inclined to believe him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Can anyone speak to the reliability of the Source. This is a lot of conversation, given the source of the article. We would all like Westoff back, hell he was the best but I think the story is a bunch of bull. This type of rumor mongering should occur during the middle of the offseason, not now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Caning is humane, hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 STeams has not performed well in the first two regular season games. Bringing back Westoff would be excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Can anyone speak to the reliability of the Source. This is a lot of conversation, given the source of the article. We would all like Westoff back, hell he was the best but I think the story is a bunch of bull. This type of rumor mongering should occur during the middle of the offseason, not now. See BroadwayJ's post above yours. Lombardi is a real football guy. The question for me is if he is using this blog as a place to float rumors. We all know Westhoff has been at camp, is he just guessing they are unhappy with O'Dea or does he have inside info? STeams has not performed well in the first two regular season games. Bringing back Westoff would be excellent. ST never performs well early in preseason. They are always changing combos and trying guys that won't be there in the regular season. Besides, they scored one TD in two games for Christ sake. Were Westhoff's teams averaging 8 TDs per season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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