Jets interviewing Mike Vrabel today

[Sierra Foothills]

6 minutes ago, McBean said:

If you’re into odds, Rex is the favorite to land the job tho.

 

I would be surprised if this is true.

 

I understand that Woodie is a moron but he can't possibly be that stupid.

 

[foreboding]

Fret not.

 

It's Woody, he'd not dream of making such a sound choice.

 

I mean...but Rex!

[stuvian]

What the Jets need is a good old time fight song sung by Lou Holtz.

 

Holtz told NFL Films before the preseason that “I’m looking forward to spending the rest of my life with the New York Jets.” 

After being told by Holtz that the team would sing this, um, fight song after each victory, Namath lead the rest of the very reluctant team in song. The fact this scene was not captured on video or at the very least audio is a loss for all of mankind (and especially for the fans of our division rivals I guess).

 

https://www.ganggreennation.com/2018/5/13/17350076/the-lou-holtz-error-the-new-york-jets-fantastically-bad-1976-season

 

 

 

[stuvian]

21 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said:

How is Vrabel going to feel when Brick Johnson starts handing out gameballs in the locker room?

 

They were signed by Mama Theresa

https://sportscollectorsdigest.com/memorabilia/part-5-whats-so-crazy-about-a-mother-teresa-baseball-anyhow

 

[Dillenger4]

23 hours ago, Gregg said:

 

Here in the NYC area the media is saying that Mara will sit down with Schoen and Daboll early next week and listen to what they have to say in how they intend to rebuild the Giants. Then he will make a decision after those conversations. It's not a done deal that he cleans house like the Jets are going to do.

True - I agree with you.  I have heard the rumor's too about Schoen and/or Daboll being fired.

[Scott7975]

I'd rather they hire Rex. I think Vrabel is a damn good coach. Tennessee was stupid to fire him imo. Although Rex was a good defensive mind at one point and also a winner with a mediocre QB as long as they had that lock down corner and they do.

13 minutes ago, Dillenger4 said:

True - I agree with you.  I have heard the rumor's too about Schoen and/or Daboll being fired.

 

They haven't been good. Their claim to fame is fluking into the playoffs in a bad conference and fluking a playoff win year one. That was on the back of a RB that could have broken the rushing record this season. Otherwise they have been bad.

[HOUSE]

You can propp up Vince Lombardi  and nothing can help this team 

This is at most a 2year job, better rent.

[Sierra Foothills]

22 hours ago, Alphadawg7 said:

I hope the Jets hire Rex, that would be the most fun from an entertainment perspective lol

 

21 hours ago, RoyBatty is alive said:

He would be such a classic Jets hire, what would be even better is allow Rex to hire his Brother Rob.   Jets have a terrible owner and no long term answer at QB, ideal for the Ryan Bros to fix.  It would make me watch ESPN and Mr NY Jets Greenberg to see how quickly he turns on his blowhard buddy.

 

15 hours ago, McBean said:

If you’re into odds, Rex is the favorite to land the job tho.

 

14 hours ago, Sierra Foothills said:

I would be surprised if this is true.

 

I understand that Woodie is a moron but he can't possibly be that stupid.

 

14 hours ago, foreboding said:

Fret not.

 

It's Woody, he'd not dream of making such a sound choice.

 

I mean...but Rex!

 

As we all knew, Rex is getting interviewed... it's scheduled for Tuesday.

 

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jets-will-interview-rex-ryan-for-head-coaching-vacancy-on-tuesday

 

I still don't believe they'll hire him though... more just to get him off their backs.

 

[HomeskillitMoorman]

On 1/3/2025 at 8:15 AM, Alphadawg7 said:

Jon Gruden is also a serious candidate for the Jets and multiple teams.  He’s gonna be back this year or next.

 

I agree he'll get a job but I'm not worried about him. I don't think he's anything special. 

On 1/3/2025 at 8:17 AM, mushypeaches said:

 

Come on man - nobody is hiring Jon Gruden.  I've read nothing in any of the prominent sites that even mentions him, let alone "serious candidate"

 

That being said, he is perfect for the Jets, and I would gladly eat my words if they hired him

 

 

I think he will. His podcast is popular and people usually let things go with time. As the great Ari Gold once said...the only thing people love more than when a celebrity tears themselves down is a comeback story.  

[Beck Water]

3 hours ago, stuvian said:

What the Jets need is a good old time fight song sung by Lou Holtz.

 

Holtz told NFL Films before the preseason that “I’m looking forward to spending the rest of my life with the New York Jets.” 

After being told by Holtz that the team would sing this, um, fight song after each victory, Namath lead the rest of the very reluctant team in song. The fact this scene was not captured on video or at the very least audio is a loss for all of mankind (and especially for the fans of our division rivals I guess).

 

https://www.ganggreennation.com/2018/5/13/17350076/the-lou-holtz-error-the-new-york-jets-fantastically-bad-1976-season

 

 

 

 

Isn't that the tune for "The Cassions keep Rolling Along"?

So much that is delicious if so.  First of all, "Jets" and "Sailing" normally just don't mix well"  The "Miracle on the Hudson" speaks to that - it was, after all, a Miracle (made possible due to skill and training).

Second, while "Cassions" are traditionally horse-drawn ammunition chests, they are also used to carry coffins.

 

Thanks for the smile.

 

[McBean]

My buddy is good friends with Rex and I texted him this morning to see if this has any legs.

 

He told me Rex realllllly wants it and believes he’s getting it lmaooooooo.

 

what a disaster move by the jets if they hire him

[gjv]

If the Pats fire Mayo, I expect Vrabel to be the next HC of the Pats.

[ProcessTruster]

On 1/3/2025 at 8:34 AM, Beast said:

Meathead.

pretty much. 

[GoBills!]

I hope they hire Adam gase or todd Bowles 

[Beck Water]

2 hours ago, Dillenger4 said:

True - I agree with you.  I have heard the rumor's too about Schoen and/or Daboll being fired.

 

2 hours ago, Scott7975 said:

They haven't been good. Their claim to fame is fluking into the playoffs in a bad conference and fluking a playoff win year one. That was on the back of a RB that could have broken the rushing record this season. Otherwise they have been bad.

 

I'm not sure you can say the Giants "fluked in in a bad division".  The Eagles were 14-3; the Cowboys were 12-5.  Daboll and Mike Kafka clearly got decent play out of Jones that year.  The "fluke" was that while Daboll had fired up in a post-game presser about how "a tie won't help us", in the end it did, since they made the playoffs at 9-7-1 ahead of two 9-8 teams that arguably were better teams, at least offensively.

 

I think what may be true here is the aphorism "nothing fails like success" (originally a Chesterton quote "there is nothing that fails like success" but I digress).  I think going to playoffs his first year and winning COTY went to Daboll's head and perhaps to some extent Schoen's head as well.  

 

Some of the stories that have come out about Daboll are awful - far more of a petulant tantruming toddler and hysterical in a crisis than a "Leader of Men".  Either he got worse in his 2nd season having been recognized with the playoffs and COTY thing, or his behavior got old with his assistants and players.  I have said since the start of the 2023 season, the Giants have just not looked to me like a well-coached team.

 

Schoen's personnel decisions have also been questionable, like not picking up Daniel Jones 5th year then signing him to a big contract, and not franchising or reaching a long-term contract with Saquon Barkley, even though when the Giants had success in 2022 it was definitely as a strong rushing team with an equal number of passes and handoffs and #4 in the league for rush yards.  

[YoloinOhio]

29 minutes ago, GoBills! said:

I hope they hire Adam gase or todd Bowles 

[Fleezoid]

1 hour ago, Sierra Foothills said:

 

 

 

 

 

As we all knew, Rex is getting interviewed... it's scheduled for Tuesday.

 

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jets-will-interview-rex-ryan-for-head-coaching-vacancy-on-tuesday

 

I still don't believe they'll hire him though... more just to get him off their backs.

 

 

 

[Scott7975]

2 hours ago, Beck Water said:

 

 

I'm not sure you can say the Giants "fluked in in a bad division".  The Eagles were 14-3; the Cowboys were 12-5.  Daboll and Mike Kafka clearly got decent play out of Jones that year.  The "fluke" was that while Daboll had fired up in a post-game presser about how "a tie won't help us", in the end it did, since they made the playoffs at 9-7-1 ahead of two 9-8 teams that arguably were better teams, at least offensively.

 

I think what may be true here is the aphorism "nothing fails like success" (originally a Chesterton quote "there is nothing that fails like success" but I digress).  I think going to playoffs his first year and winning COTY went to Daboll's head and perhaps to some extent Schoen's head as well.  

 

Some of the stories that have come out about Daboll are awful - far more of a petulant tantruming toddler and hysterical in a crisis than a "Leader of Men".  Either he got worse in his 2nd season having been recognized with the playoffs and COTY thing, or his behavior got old with his assistants and players.  I have said since the start of the 2023 season, the Giants have just not looked to me like a well-coached team.

 

Schoen's personnel decisions have also been questionable, like not picking up Daniel Jones 5th year then signing him to a big contract, and not franchising or reaching a long-term contract with Saquon Barkley, even though when the Giants had success in 2022 it was definitely as a strong rushing team with an equal number of passes and handoffs and #4 in the league for rush yards.  

 

I said conference, not division. Outside of the division leaders and the Cowboys, nobody was better than 9-8. There was an entire division that had an 8-9 leader with the rest being 7-10.

 

He's always been a petulant child. Thats why he started here on the sideline but got moved to the booth. To get him away from Allen during the game.

Edited Saturday at 08:55 PM by Scott7975

[boater]

45 minutes ago, Scott7975 said:

 

I said conference, not division. Outside of the division leaders and the Cowboys, nobody was better than 9-8. There was an entire division that had an 8-9 leader with the rest being 7-10.

 

He's always been a petulant child. Thats why he started here on the sideline but got moved to the booth. To get him away from Allen during the game.

Remember Daboll publicly reaming Tyrod Taylor when the Giants visited here.

 

I remember him doing that to Allen.

 

That Allen improved when Daboll moved to the booth is no coincidence.

[That's No Moon]

4 hours ago, McBean said:

My buddy is good friends with Rex and I texted him this morning to see if this has any legs.

 

He told me Rex realllllly wants it and believes he’s getting it lmaooooooo.

 

what a disaster move by the jets if they hire him

This would be a pretty Jetsy move. Is Rich Kotite not available?