Does it matter that Gailey was awful??
Does it matter that Gailey was awful??
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I agree. Bowles wasn't my first choice, but I liked how they got the guy they wanted when another team wanted him to. How many times have we seen guys, that the team wanted, walk out of the building, and sign with another team the next day?
I'm good with this. Renegade pointed out in another thread that Bowles had a lot of injuries on his D this year, and it was true. How they played this year was one of the reasons I preferred Quinn, and McDermott. he did well with the injuries they had
Bowles was an interim head coach for the Dolphins a few years ago and went 2-1. Here's a video of his post game speech after his first win. Players love him....
http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Coach-Todd-Bowles-Locker-Room-Speech/eb7f02d2-c7d4-4bf7-a9b4-48b08712b0f8
http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Coach-Todd-Bowles-Locker-Room-Speech/eb7f02d2-c7d4-4bf7-a9b4-48b08712b0f8
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Dennis Waszak Jr. @DWAZ73 .
If the Jets weighed both Bowles & Quinn against each other and thought they were about even, makes sense to get the guy they can hire now.
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If the Jets weighed both Bowles & Quinn against each other and thought they were about even, makes sense to get the guy they can hire now.
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Or stink like shit
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Kristian Dyer @KristianRDyer .
#Jets hire Todd Bowles as head coach, concern was that Dan Quinn would go to Broncos www.metro.us via @metronewyork #NYJets
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I don't know why a new coach would want to go to Denver. Manning is done. Even if he has one more year. Then What?
#Jets hire Todd Bowles as head coach, concern was that Dan Quinn would go to Broncos www.metro.us via @metronewyork #NYJets
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I don't know why a new coach would want to go to Denver. Manning is done. Even if he has one more year. Then What?
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J.P. Pelzman @JPPelzman .
RT @GeoffMosherCSN: If Todd Bowles can't turn the Jets into winners, nobody can.
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RT @GeoffMosherCSN: If Todd Bowles can't turn the Jets into winners, nobody can.
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Roger likes this decision. I was hoping for someone with HC experience, but I think Bowels was the best candidate out there. Psyched for the press conference.
Not sure I'm psyched about Chan Gaily, however.
Not sure I'm psyched about Chan Gaily, however.
quinn can go to denver & kick rocks with manning for all i care..
we got our HC tonight!!
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Gary Myers 3m .
Basically it came down to this: Jets were more impressed in two interviews with Bowles than one interview with Quinn.
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Basically it came down to this: Jets were more impressed in two interviews with Bowles than one interview with Quinn.
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Gary Myers 5m .
If Jets liked Quinn better than Bowles, they would have waited to interview him again Monday and taken risk of not getting either.
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Gary Myers 8m .
Bowles played for Washington when Casserly was GM and worked for Wolf in GB front office. Those two were Woody Johnson's key consultants.
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If Jets liked Quinn better than Bowles, they would have waited to interview him again Monday and taken risk of not getting either.
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Bowles played for Washington when Casserly was GM and worked for Wolf in GB front office. Those two were Woody Johnson's key consultants.
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Gary Myers 10m .
Bowles was scheduled to fly to Atlanta on Wed AM for second interview. Once Jets knew he was their guy, didn't let him out of the building.
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Jets had no clear indication they were Dan Quinn's first choice and, quite frankly, they liked Bowles better. so no reason to wait on Quinn
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Read my column in Daily News tomorrow to see what a big influence Bill Parcells had on Jets choice of Bowles. Tuna is Bowles coaching mentor
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Gary Myers 17m .
Chan Gailey will be Todd Bowles offensive coordinator with Jets. He's been better OC than head coach, but still not inspiring choice.
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Bowles was scheduled to fly to Atlanta on Wed AM for second interview. Once Jets knew he was their guy, didn't let him out of the building.
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Jets had no clear indication they were Dan Quinn's first choice and, quite frankly, they liked Bowles better. so no reason to wait on Quinn
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Read my column in Daily News tomorrow to see what a big influence Bill Parcells had on Jets choice of Bowles. Tuna is Bowles coaching mentor
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Chan Gailey will be Todd Bowles offensive coordinator with Jets. He's been better OC than head coach, but still not inspiring choice.
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sounds more like what the NYDN would have liked to have seen happen..
well tough spit!! it didn't go down that way!!
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Todd Bowles a quick choice, but right choice for Jets
January, 14, 2015
Jan 14
12:10
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By Rich Cimini | ESPN.com
A few takeaways on the New York Jets' decision to hire former Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles as their head coach:
1. Wow, that was quick: Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn was thought to be the front-runner, but two things changed that. Seattle advanced to the NFC Championship Game, and Bowles impressed the Jets' brass during his Jan. 7 interview. Unable to offer the job to Quinn until the Seahawks' postseason is complete, the Jets changed course. They invited Bowles for a second interview on Tuesday, with newly hired general manager Mike Maccagnan participating. And that closed the deal. Are they guilty of impatience? Not really. Bowles and Quinn are comparable in terms of qualifications. If you feel good about a guy, why wait?
2. Another defensive guy: Considering the quarterback problem and the issues on offense, an offensive-minded coach would have been ideal. Bowles becomes the sixth straight defensive-oriented coach, with Bill Parcells, Al Groh, Herm Edwards, Eric Mangini and Rex Ryan before him. Curiously, the Jets showed no interest in Adam Gase and Pep Hamilton, up-and-coming offensive coaches. They could have used an innovative mind on that side of the ball, but hey, there's something to be said for a defensive coach. If you don't have an elite quarterback, and the Jets don't, you play great defense and run the ball.
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Todd Bowles will reportedly receive a four-year contract worth $4 million-plus per year to be the next coach of the Jets.3. The anti-Rex: The party's over. Bowles is known for his laid-back demeanor, so no, he won't be showing up for a news conference in a wig. He's an even-keeled coach, which Ryan wasn't. Jets owner Woody Johnson wants to change the environment around the team, and he believes Bowles will bring a steadiness that was lacking and maybe a little tough love. Make no mistake, he's not a tyrant -- his former players in Arizona speak of him reverently -- but he'll tear into the players if necessary. In an October game against Washington, he busted up a whiteboard at halftime because he was angry with his players.
4. A scouting report: Someone in the league who has worked with Bowles, speaking on the condition of anonymity, described him as "professional, consistent and [manages] expectations."
"He has a quiet, steady persona, but he has a presence," the source said. "He did more with less in Arizona. He's a former player, so he can work and handle players."
5. Just blitz, baby: If you think Ryan runs a pressure-oriented defense, wait until you see Bowles' scheme. In his two seasons as defensive coordinator, the Cardinals blitzed on 46.5 percent of dropbacks, the highest rate in the NFL, according to ESPN Stats & Information. He employed a 3-4 attacking scheme, in which he wasn't afraid to use cover-zero blitzes. He'll be a good fit for the Jets, because they already have 3-4 personnel. The current roster is short of quality cornerbacks, and Bowles will need man-to-man corners to operate his system. But he can be flexible. Despite losing several starters in Arizona, he was able to adjust with different personnel, and the Cards finished fifth in points allowed.
6. Casserly's fingerprints: Jets consultant Charley Casserly took two people from his past, Bowles and Maccagnan, and brought them together. Bowles was a starting safety for the Washington Redskins when Casserly was the GM and Maccagnan was a scout for Casserly. Basically, Johnson has entrusted the future of his franchise to Casserly's judgment. He'd better be right. One thing to note: Bowles and Maccagnan never worked together, so it's hard to predict how they'll co-exist. They'll be a couple of rookies, learning on the fly.
7. About the offense ...: Bowles wants to hire well-traveled Chan Gailey as his offensive coordinator, according to a source. Frankly, this isn't an inspiring choice. Gailey, 63, has been out of football for two years. He was the Buffalo Bills' coach from 2010-12, a period in which they ranked no better than 14th in total offense. This is a critical position on the staff because he will inherit the inconsistent Geno Smith and, possibly, a potential franchise quarterback in the draft.
January, 14, 2015
Jan 14
12:10
AM ET
By Rich Cimini | ESPN.com
A few takeaways on the New York Jets' decision to hire former Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles as their head coach:
1. Wow, that was quick: Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn was thought to be the front-runner, but two things changed that. Seattle advanced to the NFC Championship Game, and Bowles impressed the Jets' brass during his Jan. 7 interview. Unable to offer the job to Quinn until the Seahawks' postseason is complete, the Jets changed course. They invited Bowles for a second interview on Tuesday, with newly hired general manager Mike Maccagnan participating. And that closed the deal. Are they guilty of impatience? Not really. Bowles and Quinn are comparable in terms of qualifications. If you feel good about a guy, why wait?
2. Another defensive guy: Considering the quarterback problem and the issues on offense, an offensive-minded coach would have been ideal. Bowles becomes the sixth straight defensive-oriented coach, with Bill Parcells, Al Groh, Herm Edwards, Eric Mangini and Rex Ryan before him. Curiously, the Jets showed no interest in Adam Gase and Pep Hamilton, up-and-coming offensive coaches. They could have used an innovative mind on that side of the ball, but hey, there's something to be said for a defensive coach. If you don't have an elite quarterback, and the Jets don't, you play great defense and run the ball.
[+] EnlargeTodd Bowles
Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Todd Bowles will reportedly receive a four-year contract worth $4 million-plus per year to be the next coach of the Jets.3. The anti-Rex: The party's over. Bowles is known for his laid-back demeanor, so no, he won't be showing up for a news conference in a wig. He's an even-keeled coach, which Ryan wasn't. Jets owner Woody Johnson wants to change the environment around the team, and he believes Bowles will bring a steadiness that was lacking and maybe a little tough love. Make no mistake, he's not a tyrant -- his former players in Arizona speak of him reverently -- but he'll tear into the players if necessary. In an October game against Washington, he busted up a whiteboard at halftime because he was angry with his players.
4. A scouting report: Someone in the league who has worked with Bowles, speaking on the condition of anonymity, described him as "professional, consistent and [manages] expectations."
"He has a quiet, steady persona, but he has a presence," the source said. "He did more with less in Arizona. He's a former player, so he can work and handle players."
5. Just blitz, baby: If you think Ryan runs a pressure-oriented defense, wait until you see Bowles' scheme. In his two seasons as defensive coordinator, the Cardinals blitzed on 46.5 percent of dropbacks, the highest rate in the NFL, according to ESPN Stats & Information. He employed a 3-4 attacking scheme, in which he wasn't afraid to use cover-zero blitzes. He'll be a good fit for the Jets, because they already have 3-4 personnel. The current roster is short of quality cornerbacks, and Bowles will need man-to-man corners to operate his system. But he can be flexible. Despite losing several starters in Arizona, he was able to adjust with different personnel, and the Cards finished fifth in points allowed.
6. Casserly's fingerprints: Jets consultant Charley Casserly took two people from his past, Bowles and Maccagnan, and brought them together. Bowles was a starting safety for the Washington Redskins when Casserly was the GM and Maccagnan was a scout for Casserly. Basically, Johnson has entrusted the future of his franchise to Casserly's judgment. He'd better be right. One thing to note: Bowles and Maccagnan never worked together, so it's hard to predict how they'll co-exist. They'll be a couple of rookies, learning on the fly.
7. About the offense ...: Bowles wants to hire well-traveled Chan Gailey as his offensive coordinator, according to a source. Frankly, this isn't an inspiring choice. Gailey, 63, has been out of football for two years. He was the Buffalo Bills' coach from 2010-12, a period in which they ranked no better than 14th in total offense. This is a critical position on the staff because he will inherit the inconsistent Geno Smith and, possibly, a potential franchise quarterback in the draft.