SMC Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 This is from Boland's blog today: JETS' GM Has Tough Time Making Final Cuts BY ERIK BOLAND | erik.boland@newsday.com 12:33 AM EST, January 13, 2009 Mike Tannenbaum is now on the clock. The Jets, since firing Eric Mangini on Dec. 29, have interviewed eight candidates to replace him. Though the door isn't completely closed to someone else entering the mix, it appears the Jets have the final field from which they will choose their next coach. All that's left is for Tannenbaum to make his recommendation to owner Woody Johnson, but therein lies the problem. "Mike's having a hard time pulling the trigger," a league source familiar with the Jets' search said Monday. The source described the general manager as having a good deal of difficulty with the call, the most important of his Jets career, which dates to 1997. Various "favorites" -- from Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan -- have been reported in the last 10 days, reflective of Tannenbaum's leanings on a given day. Tannenbaum's choice is likely to come from those three, with Ryan, interviewed during a five-hour session in Baltimore on Sunday, the latest to impress. Ryan's interview was described by an organizational source as having gone "very well." The Jets are very high on Ryan and vice versa. Cardinals assistant head coach Russ Grimm has a slimmer chance. The others interviewed -- Jets assistant head coach Bill Callahan, former Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski, Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh and Colts defensive coordinator Ron Meeks -- are considered long shots at best. Tannenbaum, the league source said, is strongly considering giving the nod to Schottenheimer but is mindful of what the reaction of the media and, most important, the fans would be. "Mike has been more sensitive to the media and fan reaction than he has been," the source said. Schottenheimer's strong candidacy is perplexing to many fans, though another source said the 35-year-old coordinator, a past finalist for jobs in Miami (2007) and Baltimore (2008), was severely restricted by Mangini in what he was able to do. If Schottenheimer doesn't get the job, the Jets still would like to find a way to keep him. Tannenbaum has not established a time frame for himself -- at least publicly -- to make a decision. Ironically, there is the potential that the better the Ravens' defense plays and the more wins Baltimore strings together this postseason, the worse it will be for Ryan's candidacy. There are concerns about what kind of coaching staff the Jets will have next season, as members of Mangini's staff already have departed and other openings for assistants on non-playoff teams are being filled. Jets quarterbacks coach Brian Daboll is about to join Mangini in Cleveland, defensive line coach Dan Quinn just left to coach on Jim Mora Jr.'s staff in Seattle, and more exits are expected. http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/ny-spjets0113,0,3585112.story Let it rip, MadMike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I saw this and the more I hear the more I wish Tanny went along with Mangini.. I seriously think his presence is what sank the Cowher deal, and why theres no interest in Shanny. Coaches of that caliber simply aren't going to come to a team with an unknown at GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsman Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 a word of advice for Tanny. * Put all your personal feelings aside * forget the media * forget the fans * look at the facts in front of you * go over the interviews one by one * make the best move for the Jets (not Woody, yourself,the media or the fans) * call the candidate whoever it may be and offer them the job. the Jets Organization is in YOUR hands , do whats best for the team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I saw this and the more I hear the more I wish Tanny went along with Mangini.. I seriously think his presence is what sank the Cowher deal, and why theres no interest in Shanny. Coaches of that caliber simply aren't going to come to a team with an unknown at GM. You have absolutely nothing to base that claim on whatsoever, other than your own, twisted logic. At this point, after running the Jets organization for three years and with the amount of wheeling and dealing he's done in the draft, Tannenbaum is hardly an "unknown." You're falling into the "whoa-is-me" whiny bitch faction with this one. This is simply not like you Chan. You're better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 This is from Boland's blog today: Let it rip, MadMike! I don't need to say anything. It speaks for itself. The accountant is an inept moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I don't need to say anything. It speaks for itself. I is an inept moron. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 I don't need to say anything. It speaks for itself. The accountant is an inept moron. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 You have absolutely nothing to base that claim on whatsoever, other than your own, twisted logic. At this point, after running the Jets organization for three years and with the amount of wheeling and dealing he's done in the draft, Tannenbaum is hardly an "unknown." You're falling into the "whoa-is-me" whiny bitch faction with this one. This is simply not like you Chan. You're better than that. Woe?? or WHOAAAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 You have absolutely nothing to base that claim on whatsoever, other than your own, twisted logic. At this point, after running the Jets organization for three years and with the amount of wheeling and dealing he's done in the draft, Tannenbaum is hardly an "unknown." You're falling into the "whoa-is-me" whiny bitch faction with this one. This is simply not like you Chan. You're better than that. LOL @ nothing. Only people who hide their heads in the sand (like you) don't see the writing on the wall. The guy running this franchise has no idea what he's doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 You have absolutely nothing to base that claim on whatsoever, other than your own, twisted logic. At this point, after running the Jets organization for three years and with the amount of wheeling and dealing he's done in the draft, Tannenbaum is hardly an "unknown." You're falling into the "whoa-is-me" whiny bitch faction with this one. This is simply not like you Chan. You're better than that. First off I meant an unknown to Cowher. Secondly, Tanny's record here is as sterling as you might think. The bottom line is we are entering year 4, with no coach, no QB and a bloated cap. I can't imagine what would lead you to believe a guy like Cowher would come here and work under Tanny. It really doesn't make any sense, they have 0 history together.. This isn't woe is me, this is what makes sense.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Tanny needs to concern himself with only one thing. My opinion. I can live with Schotty Jr staying as the OC. Head Coach? Insanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 All the accountant is trying to do is to hold onto power. A coach with ZERO clout like martyball jr doesn't threaten him. A coach like Ryan with a lot of clout DOES threaten him. It's common sense self preservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetkid94 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 looks like schotty is not a candidate anymore.. http://www.nypost.com/seven/01132009/sports/jets/spagnuolo__ryan_finalists_for_job_149940.htm part of the article: The source who is familiar with the Jets' plans said the team is deciding between Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan for the job. The Jets also plan on keeping Brian Schottenheimer as offensive coordinator under either man, the source said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Woe?? or WHOAAAA Sadly, it's woe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I peed myself. Whaaaaaa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 looks like schotty is not a candidate anymore.. http://www.nypost.com/seven/01132009/sports/jets/spagnuolo__ryan_finalists_for_job_149940.htm part of the article: The source who is familiar with the Jets' plans said the team is deciding between Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan for the job. The Jets also plan on keeping Brian Schottenheimer as offensive coordinator under either man, the source said. Well, that changes things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 "Mike's having a hard time pulling the trigger," a league source familiar with the Jets' search said Monday If he hires Schottenheimer, I will be more than happy to pull the trigger for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Oddly enough, if BS's strength is pre-game planning & organizational skills and analysis, and his weakness is off-the-cuff playcalling, then he may actually prove to be a better HC than OC. I'm not saying it's likely, but it's not that far-fetched. Take idiot-Herm (who didn't even have gameplanning as a strength). There were worse coaches than he was for the Jets. Yet I can't think of anyone who would want him to be their team's DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Just get rid of that sad excuse for an offensive co-ordinator regardless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 If Schott Jr. Is the Jets head coach next year I'm gonna be a Giants fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Oddly enough, if BS's strength is pre-game planning & organizational skills and analysis, and his weakness is off-the-cuff playcalling, then he may actually prove to be a better HC than OC. I'm not saying it's likely, but it's not that far-fetched. Take idiot-Herm (who didn't even have gameplanning as a strength). There were worse coaches than he was for the Jets. Yet I can't think of anyone who would want him to be their team's DC. That's actually a great point. A lot of people are hung up on Schotty's shortcomings as an OC, however he may turn out to be a good HC. I remember the first year he was here, he was outstanding, but he's actually seemed to digress every year. Shall be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 That's actually a great point. A lot of people are hung up on Schotty's shortcomings as an OC, however he may turn out to be a good HC. I remember the first year he was here, he was outstanding, but he's actually seemed to digress every year. Shall be interesting. Yes, but is crossing one's fingers and hoping against hope a sound strategy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 If Schott Jr. Is the Jets head coach next year I'm gonna be a Giants fan. if BS jr is our HC I will be doing a LOT of what I did at 4:00 PM on the last day of our season; LEAVING THE HOUSE at gametime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gang_green03 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I continue to ask the question what has he done to deserve consideration for anything. The offense has never been great or even good under him (partially due to personel). I would be shocked if he became HC though, despite any rumors suggesting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I continue to ask the question what has he done to deserve consideration for anything. The offense has never been great or even good under him (partially due to personel). I would be shocked if he became HC though, despite any rumors suggesting it. You'll never get an answer to that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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