Jet News

Courtesy of New York Jets The New York Jets announced late Monday evening that they have hired Brian Schottenheimer to become the team’s new offensive coordinator. The 32-year old Schottenheimer is a seven-year NFL coaching veteran and has spent the past four seasons as the Chargers’ quarterback coach. Brian Schottenheimer, who is the son of… Read more

Courtesy of New York Jets New York City – The New York Jets announced Wednesday that middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma, the Club’s MVP, will play for the AFC squad in the Pro Bowl on February 12, 2006. Vilma will join defensive teammate CB Ty Law in Hawaii. “It’s an honor for me to be selected… Read more

Courtesy of the New York Jets The New York Jets announced Wednesday that offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger and the team have mutually agreed to part ways. “I have great respect for Mike Heimerdinger as a football coach,” said head coach Eric Mangini. “Ultimately, we agreed that the best course of action would be for the… Read more

by Tyson Rauch Senior Columnist There is a lot to be said for the notion of “You only have one chance to make a first impression.â€? With the New York Jets this expression could not be more relevant. Any time an organization hires a new head coach there is a bit of risk and skepticism… Read more

CBS SportsLine.com wire reports NEW YORK — Eric Mangini started his NFL career in the public relations department for the Cleveland Browns. Now he is making the headlines. The New England Patriots defensive coordinator and top disciple to Bill Belichick has accepted an offer to become the next New York Jets coach, a person familiar… Read more

RichCimini] 8:49 pm: Thanks, start firing away. [JonEJet] 8:50 pm: Rich…Thanks again for your time. I have a million questions for you, but I’m going to make this one easy for you. I could care less that Herman is no longer our coach…I was a Herm supporter. What I AM concerned with are the players… Read more

Please join us on Wednesday night (1/11/06) at 8PM as Rich Cimini from the NY Daily News will be in our chat room. Rich will be available to answer your questions about the Jets and their search for a new head coach. Our chats are free to all registered members. Simply login to the forum… Read more

by Tyson Rauch Senior Columnist Lombardi : Legend Parcells : Winner Belicheck: Genius Haslett: Loser Fassel: Retread Mangini: Savior It is funny how one name can conjure up such strong opinions from fans across the NFL. With the coaching carousel running full speed in the NFL, prospective names are being shot around like a machine… Read more

By Nick Ferraro This weekend’s wildcard games left a lot to be desired. We saw one team win while compiling a total of 120 yards of offense, two complete blowouts, and a game that saw one of the key players knocked out on his team’s first passing play. The divisional round can only supply more… Read more

Courtesy of New York Jets The New York Jets announced Thursday that they have allocated quarterback Kliff Kingsbury to NFL Europe. The announcement was made by Executive Vice President/General Manager Terry Bradway. Kingsbury signed to the Jets active roster on September 28, 2005 following the shoulder injuries of Chad Pennington and Jay Fiedler. In week… Read more

Courtesy of the New York Jets The New York Jets announced Wednesday that they have signed full back Luke Lawton and guard Michael King to Reserve/Future Contracts: King will be allocated to NFL Europe. The announcements were made by Executive Vice President and General Manager Terry Bradway. Lawton signed to the Jets’ active roster on… Read more