Jets coaching search progress report

1/5/09
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By Ryan Chatelain

Jets coaching search progress report

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By Ryan Chatelain

Our rankings for the Jets’ head coach search. Yes, we ranked them. Yes, we’ll probably be wrong.

1. Brian Schottenheimer, Jets offensive coordinator

He’s already interviewed. The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Schottenheimer, 35, has emerged as the favorite to get the job – although retaining a Mangini protÃ©gÃ© would be a tough sell to fans.

2. Rex Ryan, Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator

The Jets received permission to speak with Ryan, who probably helped his chances when his Ravens shut down the Dolphins 27-9 on Sunday.

3. Brian Billick, former Baltimore Ravens head coach

According to NFL.com, the Jets are expected to interview Billick, Rex Ryan’s former boss. No word yet on when an interview with the Super Bowl champion coach might happen.

4. Russ Grimm, Arizona Cardinals assistant head coach/offensive line coach

The former Redskins “Hog” has drawn the Jets’ interest, but no interview is set yet, according to reports. He’s also drawing interest from the Rams, and nearly landed the Steelers job two years ago.

5. Ron Meeks, Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator

He's expected to interview sometime this week for the job. Could be a sleeper.

6. Jeff Jagodzinski, Boston College head coach

Jagodzinski would get fired from BC if he interviews for the job, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports. Further speculation on ESPN on Monday morning suggested that the situation between Jagodzinksi and BC’s athletic director, interview or not, is irreparable. The interview is reportedly set for Tuesday.

7. Steve Spagnuolo, Giants defensive coordinator

Mike Francesca said on his show Monday that Spagnuolo's interview with the Jets didn’t go well. The Newark Star-Ledger backs up the claim, quoting a source that said he “wasn't as prepared as one would think.” This news would appear to rule Spags out for the Jets’ job. He will likely get some other chances at a head coach job; the Broncos, Rams, Lions and Browns are reportedly interested. The Giants might also anoint Spagnuolo as Tom Coughlin’s eventual successor, NFL.com reports.

8. Leslie Frazier, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator

Several reports say the Jets have some interest in Frazier, but apparently not as much interest as the Rams and Broncos, who have received permission to speak with him about their vacancies.

9. Bill Callahan, Jets assistant head coach/offensive line coach

Rumor has it that this was a courtesy interview and that Callahan isn’t a serious candidate. Despite leading the Raiders to a Super Bowl, Callahan was a flop as a head coach in Oakland and with the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
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