U
ucrenegade
Guest
Matt @MattsJets 2m2 minutes ago
Funniest thing about Rex presser, WTF was Manish doing there
Matt @MattsJets 2m2 minutes ago
Funniest thing about Rex presser, WTF was Manish doing there
sorry about the "dislike" TCT..
sometimes when i post with my cell i accidentally swipe & activate the dislike measage..
i've handed out four dislikes & not one of them was on purpose!!
sorry guys..
Stupid technology.
U
ucrenegade
Guest
sorry about the "dislike" TCT..
sometimes when i post with my cell i accidentally swipe & activate the dislike measage..
i've handed out four dislikes & not one of them was on purpose!!
sorry guys..
:dancing-cat-smiley-
I can't find one person that doesn't like this hire for us. Some don't like the choice for Bowles. I'm pretty pumped about this hire.
Yeah I'm pumped as well. Bowles is totally different in his character from Rex but a defensive genius as well. I just hope in cares more about the offense and his QBs and has a eye for that side of the ball as well. I'm also hoping he is much much much better at game and time management situations. Rex was horrible at that. I'm told he is a no nonsense kind of guy and all about accountability, yet players still love to play for him. Amazing isn't it!
Seems like we are going to keep the 3-4 as our defensive philosophy but actually be a bit more blitz-happy. Bowles blitzed 20% more than Rex in 2014. I am sure Rex would have blitzed more if he had a secondary but still 20% is a fair amount.
did we finally get it right??
i haven't read one negative thing from the national or local media about bowles or mac!!
LOLz mehta, his editor & the like must be sick over the jets good fortunes!!
Mehta is digging deep to find some bad info. I bet he goes as far as speaking to Bowles' ex-girlfriends to get some dirt.
honestly that wouldn't surprise me..
the guy takes his job of smearing the jets quite seriously..
By far the worst beat writer in all of sports. I remember when he was actually good. Right before he started working for the Daily News.
S
sg3
Guest
He singlehandedly 1) made Dick Semen look better and 2) caused me and hopefully every other Jet fan to stop buying that rag or clicking on their site
U
ucrenegade
Guest
http://espn.go.com/newyork/nfl/story/_/id/12170687/todd-bowles-named-new-york-jets-new-head-coach
After six years of Rex Ryan's bluster, the New York Jets decided to turn down the volume, announcing Wednesday the hiring of Todd Bowles -- a longtime assistant whose quiet leadership impressed team officials.
The former Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator signed his contract, a four-year deal that averages slightly more than $4 million annually, sources said.
More from ESPN.com
Woody Johnson wants to change the environment around the Jets, and he believes Todd Bowles will bring a steadiness that was lacking -- and maybe a little tough love, Rich Cimini writes. Story
Cimini: Maccagnan a mystery man with questions
"It's an honor and privilege to coach the Jets," Bowles said. " ... I can't help but be humbled by the chance to coach this team. I'm going to do everything I can to build a consistent winner."
The Jets paired Bowles with new general manager Mike Maccagnan, who was officially hired Tuesday afternoon -- about four hours before the Bowles news leaked.
Bowles and Maccagnan, who had no previous experience together, spent more than two hours in a private meeting Tuesday, getting acquainted.
Maccagnan was so eager to meet Bowles that he accompanied a driver to the airport and greeted him as soon as he landed.
A similar scene played out 25 years ago, when Bowles -- a player for the Washington Redskins -- was picked up at the airport by Maccagnan, a team intern.
"When we first met, it was immediately clear how sincere and very real he is," Maccagnan said. "While he appreciates the need for discipline, players love playing for him, and I believe he has outstanding qualities to help make the Jets a competitive, winning team."
Owner Woody Johnson, who led concurrent searches for a coach and GM, said he's "confident" that Bowles and Maccagnan "are the right combination to lead this team."
Johnson fired Ryan and GM John Idzik after a 4-12 season, the Jets' fourth straight year out of the playoffs.
[+] EnlargeTodd Bowles
AP Photo/Kevin TerrellTodd Bowles comes to the Jets after serving as Arizona's defensive coordinator. The Cards rode their D in 2014 to an 11-5 mark and a wild-card berth.
"I couldn't be happier for Todd," Cards coach Bruce Arians said. "The Jets got themselves a tremendous coach and a better person. We're sorry as hell to lose him but we all knew this day was coming, especially with the job he did here the last two years.
"Todd and I go back more than 30 years. He was one of my captains at Temple and it was obvious then how special he was. His passion for the game and intelligence are as high as anyone I've ever been around. Todd's been ready for this for a long time and I'm ecstatic for him to finally get the opportunity."
Bowles already is lining up his staff. His offensive coordinator will be former Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys coach Chan Gailey, according to sources.
Gailey, 63, who spent the last two seasons out of football, inherits a turnover-prone quarterback (Geno Smith) and a unit that finished 25th and 22nd in total offense over the last two seasons.
Sources said the new defensive coordinator will be Miami Dolphins defensive-line coach Kacy Rodgers, who worked with Bowles in Dallas and Miami.
The Jets picked Bowles over five others that interviewed for the position. They seemed to be leaning toward Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, but they couldn't get a firm read on whether he'd accept an offer -- and they didn't want to wait to find out.
That, coupled with the Atlanta Falcons' keen interest in Bowles, prompted them to move swiftly.
Jets officials were impressed by Bowles in his first interview, Jan. 7, and they invited him back for a second so he could meet with Maccagnan.
When rating the candidates, the Jets gave Bowles high marks for his understated leadership and ability to hire a strong staff. While they consider him a player's coach, they also believe he won't hesitate to discipline players. That's noteworthy because there was a feeling that Ryan was too soft on the players.
"One of the smartest defensive minds in the NFL and a coach who really got the most out of his players," said Cards nose tackle Dan Williams of Bowles.
This is a homecoming for Bowles, 51, who grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey -- about 30 minutes from the Jets' training facility. The Jets offered him his first NFL coaching job, in 2000, as the secondary coach. Then-coach Al Groh was responsible for hiring Bowles, who made an impression on Bill Parcells, the head of the Jets' football operation.
Parcells wound up bringing Bowles with him to the Cowboys and Dolphins to be part of those coaching staffs.
"I have a high regard for Todd," Parcells said by phone. "I think he's a very experienced coach now. He has a lot of experience coaching in different situations. He was a heady player, having coached against him. I've had direct contact with him in several difference places as a coach. He's a highly intelligent guy and I think he's ready."
Bowles had a strong ally in former Redskins GM Charley Casserly, who, along with former longtime GM Ron Wolf, served as consultants during the searches.
Casserly described Bowles as "an excellent football coach. ... He does a good job of relating to players and they want to play for him."
Wolf said he liked Bowles' presentation during the interview, his knowledge of the Jets' roster and the entire AFC East, adding that "his thoughts on making a team better were all tremendous."
After six years of Rex Ryan's bluster, the New York Jets decided to turn down the volume, announcing Wednesday the hiring of Todd Bowles -- a longtime assistant whose quiet leadership impressed team officials.
The former Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator signed his contract, a four-year deal that averages slightly more than $4 million annually, sources said.
More from ESPN.com
Woody Johnson wants to change the environment around the Jets, and he believes Todd Bowles will bring a steadiness that was lacking -- and maybe a little tough love, Rich Cimini writes. Story
Cimini: Maccagnan a mystery man with questions
"It's an honor and privilege to coach the Jets," Bowles said. " ... I can't help but be humbled by the chance to coach this team. I'm going to do everything I can to build a consistent winner."
The Jets paired Bowles with new general manager Mike Maccagnan, who was officially hired Tuesday afternoon -- about four hours before the Bowles news leaked.
Bowles and Maccagnan, who had no previous experience together, spent more than two hours in a private meeting Tuesday, getting acquainted.
Maccagnan was so eager to meet Bowles that he accompanied a driver to the airport and greeted him as soon as he landed.
A similar scene played out 25 years ago, when Bowles -- a player for the Washington Redskins -- was picked up at the airport by Maccagnan, a team intern.
"When we first met, it was immediately clear how sincere and very real he is," Maccagnan said. "While he appreciates the need for discipline, players love playing for him, and I believe he has outstanding qualities to help make the Jets a competitive, winning team."
Owner Woody Johnson, who led concurrent searches for a coach and GM, said he's "confident" that Bowles and Maccagnan "are the right combination to lead this team."
Johnson fired Ryan and GM John Idzik after a 4-12 season, the Jets' fourth straight year out of the playoffs.
[+] EnlargeTodd Bowles
AP Photo/Kevin TerrellTodd Bowles comes to the Jets after serving as Arizona's defensive coordinator. The Cards rode their D in 2014 to an 11-5 mark and a wild-card berth.
"I couldn't be happier for Todd," Cards coach Bruce Arians said. "The Jets got themselves a tremendous coach and a better person. We're sorry as hell to lose him but we all knew this day was coming, especially with the job he did here the last two years.
"Todd and I go back more than 30 years. He was one of my captains at Temple and it was obvious then how special he was. His passion for the game and intelligence are as high as anyone I've ever been around. Todd's been ready for this for a long time and I'm ecstatic for him to finally get the opportunity."
Bowles already is lining up his staff. His offensive coordinator will be former Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys coach Chan Gailey, according to sources.
Gailey, 63, who spent the last two seasons out of football, inherits a turnover-prone quarterback (Geno Smith) and a unit that finished 25th and 22nd in total offense over the last two seasons.
Sources said the new defensive coordinator will be Miami Dolphins defensive-line coach Kacy Rodgers, who worked with Bowles in Dallas and Miami.
The Jets picked Bowles over five others that interviewed for the position. They seemed to be leaning toward Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, but they couldn't get a firm read on whether he'd accept an offer -- and they didn't want to wait to find out.
That, coupled with the Atlanta Falcons' keen interest in Bowles, prompted them to move swiftly.
Jets officials were impressed by Bowles in his first interview, Jan. 7, and they invited him back for a second so he could meet with Maccagnan.
When rating the candidates, the Jets gave Bowles high marks for his understated leadership and ability to hire a strong staff. While they consider him a player's coach, they also believe he won't hesitate to discipline players. That's noteworthy because there was a feeling that Ryan was too soft on the players.
"One of the smartest defensive minds in the NFL and a coach who really got the most out of his players," said Cards nose tackle Dan Williams of Bowles.
This is a homecoming for Bowles, 51, who grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey -- about 30 minutes from the Jets' training facility. The Jets offered him his first NFL coaching job, in 2000, as the secondary coach. Then-coach Al Groh was responsible for hiring Bowles, who made an impression on Bill Parcells, the head of the Jets' football operation.
Parcells wound up bringing Bowles with him to the Cowboys and Dolphins to be part of those coaching staffs.
"I have a high regard for Todd," Parcells said by phone. "I think he's a very experienced coach now. He has a lot of experience coaching in different situations. He was a heady player, having coached against him. I've had direct contact with him in several difference places as a coach. He's a highly intelligent guy and I think he's ready."
Bowles had a strong ally in former Redskins GM Charley Casserly, who, along with former longtime GM Ron Wolf, served as consultants during the searches.
Casserly described Bowles as "an excellent football coach. ... He does a good job of relating to players and they want to play for him."
Wolf said he liked Bowles' presentation during the interview, his knowledge of the Jets' roster and the entire AFC East, adding that "his thoughts on making a team better were all tremendous."
S
sg3
Guest
Wtf really cares?
Maybe he'll stay there where he can get all those juicy quotes from their resident circus clown everyday to report
It would be great if somebody actually pushed the little cockroach into the river right above the falls
Great article on ganggreennation on Bowles and his coaching philosophy:
http://www.ganggreennation.com/2015/1/14/7545193/getting-to-know-todd-bowles-philosophy
http://www.ganggreennation.com/2015/1/14/7545193/getting-to-know-todd-bowles-philosophy
S
sg3
Guest
"Turnovers limit offensive possessions and turnovers gets your offense the ball back as soon as possible, and turnovers change games," Bowles said. "Stopping somebody is great, but if we can emphasize turnovers and get the ball back as much as possible, that's more damaging to an offensive team than anything else.
"There are a lot of teams that finish in the top five in defense and still aren't very good in turnovers. Turnovers are the key to winning ballgames."
"I think it is beneficial to us because he puts his trust in us and believes in what we are capable of doing. We just want to make him look good at what we are doing."
The Jet defenses, the last two seasons under the coaching of the self promoting self acclaimed defense genius had UNDER 15 takeaways each seaslon, the worst two seasons in Jet history. Worse than Winner, Holtz, Walton, Coslet, Edwards, Mangini and YES even Kotite.
Of course, it was everyone but the head coach's fault and yesterday the fraud boasted that he was disappointed that Schwartz's 2014 defense was only.4th best
We should be thrilled beyond compare that the fraud and his seven coaching dwarfs has left the building and will be fouling up the Bills and that we appear to have a new HC that actually understands 2015 NFL defense vs some sort of 1970s version his Dad taught him
"There are a lot of teams that finish in the top five in defense and still aren't very good in turnovers. Turnovers are the key to winning ballgames."
"I think it is beneficial to us because he puts his trust in us and believes in what we are capable of doing. We just want to make him look good at what we are doing."
The Jet defenses, the last two seasons under the coaching of the self promoting self acclaimed defense genius had UNDER 15 takeaways each seaslon, the worst two seasons in Jet history. Worse than Winner, Holtz, Walton, Coslet, Edwards, Mangini and YES even Kotite.
Of course, it was everyone but the head coach's fault and yesterday the fraud boasted that he was disappointed that Schwartz's 2014 defense was only.4th best
We should be thrilled beyond compare that the fraud and his seven coaching dwarfs has left the building and will be fouling up the Bills and that we appear to have a new HC that actually understands 2015 NFL defense vs some sort of 1970s version his Dad taught him
F
flgreen
Guest
Cardinals praise former leader Todd Bowles
January 15, 2015 9:33 PM
By KIMBERLEY A. MARTIN kimberley.martin@newsday.com
Then-Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, left, and Then-Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, left, and wide receiver DeSean Jackson walk off the field at the end of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons in Philadelphia on Oct. 28, 2012. Photo Credit: AP / Michael Perez
In the same breath, Calais Campbell detailed what the Jets have gained and everything his Cardinals have lost.
Todd Bowles wasn't only their defensive coordinator. He was their leader, both on and off the field, an emotional rock and an occasional jokester. He also was a little brother to coach Bruce Arians.
"It's bittersweet,'' Cardinals defensive end Campbell said by phone from Phoenix on Wednesday, hours before the Jets officially named Bowles their coach.
"For him to get a promotion and become a head coach, I think he'll be very good at it. "But definitely as a player it [stinks], because I know how good we can be with him here. We definitely have a big void to fill.''
Campbell insisted, in his deep, throaty voice, that the Jets made the right call.
JetsHistory of Jets coaches
"Oh, 100 percent,'' he said. "I wouldn't be surprised if he was very successful right away. The Jets are in very good hands.''
Owner Woody Johnson and general manager Mike Maccagnan -- who was officially hired Tuesday -- got a clear sense of Bowles' work ethic, attention to detail and demeanor in the course of his interviews, each lasting several hours. In that time, the Jets saw everything the Cardinals had come to admire during the past two seasons.
"That's a great hire,'' Arizona cornerback Antonio Cromartie, a former Jet, wrote in a text message shortly after news of Bowles' agreement to join the Jets broke late Tuesday night.
On Wednesday, Cromartie said on SiriusXM NFL Radio: "I'm very happy for Todd Bowles. He is the most head coach-ready of an assistant I've been around.''
Supportive tweets and encouraging words flooded social media in the aftermath of the Jets' head-coaching announcement. Campbell's words made it easy to see why.
"Todd's one of the most passionate football coaches I know,'' said Campbell, who earned his first Pro Bowl nod this season.
Jets center Nick Mangold met Bowles briefly at the Jets' facility in Florham Park, New Jersey, on Wednesday and said his coach's enthusiasm was palpable.
"You could tell right away, just from 'Hi' and 'How ya doing,' his passion for the game, his intensity,'' Mangold said Thursday on WFAN. "I'm excited to play for him.''
Bowles' arrival also means a new coaching staff for the Jets. They're expected to name Dolphins defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers as defensive coordinator and bring in Chan Gailey to run the offense. Gailey will be the fourth Jets offensive coordinator in the past 10 seasons, but Mangold embraces the change.
"I've heard great things about getting the ball out, spreading it around,'' he said of Gailey. " . . . So getting to see how Chan views offense and how he attacks defenses, it just kind of gets me giddy.''
Bowles wants to add Falcons special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong, but they denied the Jets' request to interview him. There's still a good chance that Armstrong can join the Jets once the Falcons hire a head coach.
Campbell, a first-year captain, credited Bowles with helping him grow as a leader and for dialing up blitzes that aided his 16 sacks the past two seasons.
Bowles -- who was named the Pro Football Writers Association's assistant coach of the year on Thursday -- may be soft-spoken and reserved, "but he's fiery when he needs to be,'' Campbell said.
So does that mean there's a chance Jets fans could get a Super Bowl guarantee (a la Rex Ryan) during Bowles' introductory news conference next week?
"Oh, nah,'' Campbell said, laughing, "that's something you won't get.''
January 15, 2015 9:33 PM
By KIMBERLEY A. MARTIN kimberley.martin@newsday.com
Then-Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, left, and Then-Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, left, and wide receiver DeSean Jackson walk off the field at the end of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons in Philadelphia on Oct. 28, 2012. Photo Credit: AP / Michael Perez
In the same breath, Calais Campbell detailed what the Jets have gained and everything his Cardinals have lost.
Todd Bowles wasn't only their defensive coordinator. He was their leader, both on and off the field, an emotional rock and an occasional jokester. He also was a little brother to coach Bruce Arians.
"It's bittersweet,'' Cardinals defensive end Campbell said by phone from Phoenix on Wednesday, hours before the Jets officially named Bowles their coach.
"For him to get a promotion and become a head coach, I think he'll be very good at it. "But definitely as a player it [stinks], because I know how good we can be with him here. We definitely have a big void to fill.''
Campbell insisted, in his deep, throaty voice, that the Jets made the right call.
JetsHistory of Jets coaches
"Oh, 100 percent,'' he said. "I wouldn't be surprised if he was very successful right away. The Jets are in very good hands.''
Owner Woody Johnson and general manager Mike Maccagnan -- who was officially hired Tuesday -- got a clear sense of Bowles' work ethic, attention to detail and demeanor in the course of his interviews, each lasting several hours. In that time, the Jets saw everything the Cardinals had come to admire during the past two seasons.
"That's a great hire,'' Arizona cornerback Antonio Cromartie, a former Jet, wrote in a text message shortly after news of Bowles' agreement to join the Jets broke late Tuesday night.
On Wednesday, Cromartie said on SiriusXM NFL Radio: "I'm very happy for Todd Bowles. He is the most head coach-ready of an assistant I've been around.''
Supportive tweets and encouraging words flooded social media in the aftermath of the Jets' head-coaching announcement. Campbell's words made it easy to see why.
"Todd's one of the most passionate football coaches I know,'' said Campbell, who earned his first Pro Bowl nod this season.
Jets center Nick Mangold met Bowles briefly at the Jets' facility in Florham Park, New Jersey, on Wednesday and said his coach's enthusiasm was palpable.
"You could tell right away, just from 'Hi' and 'How ya doing,' his passion for the game, his intensity,'' Mangold said Thursday on WFAN. "I'm excited to play for him.''
Bowles' arrival also means a new coaching staff for the Jets. They're expected to name Dolphins defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers as defensive coordinator and bring in Chan Gailey to run the offense. Gailey will be the fourth Jets offensive coordinator in the past 10 seasons, but Mangold embraces the change.
"I've heard great things about getting the ball out, spreading it around,'' he said of Gailey. " . . . So getting to see how Chan views offense and how he attacks defenses, it just kind of gets me giddy.''
Bowles wants to add Falcons special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong, but they denied the Jets' request to interview him. There's still a good chance that Armstrong can join the Jets once the Falcons hire a head coach.
Campbell, a first-year captain, credited Bowles with helping him grow as a leader and for dialing up blitzes that aided his 16 sacks the past two seasons.
Bowles -- who was named the Pro Football Writers Association's assistant coach of the year on Thursday -- may be soft-spoken and reserved, "but he's fiery when he needs to be,'' Campbell said.
So does that mean there's a chance Jets fans could get a Super Bowl guarantee (a la Rex Ryan) during Bowles' introductory news conference next week?
"Oh, nah,'' Campbell said, laughing, "that's something you won't get.''