Jets coach Todd Bowles was already on the hot seat entering today. Then the Jets were demolished at home by the Bills, and Bowles’ seat got even hotter. Seemingly everyone is assuming Bowles will get fired, and it appears to be just a matter of time before there’s an opening in New York. With that in mind, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY took a look at possible candidates to be his replacement.
The list includes some of the most frequently mentioned candidates like Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo, but also includes some under-the-radar names. Washington University coach Chris Peterson is listed, as is Stanford coach David Shaw. One intriguing name he brings up is Michigan and ex-49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, although Vacchiano notes “he’d only be a candidate in New York if GM Mike Maccagnan goes too”, due to Harbaugh’s desire for decision-making power.
Here’s more from the AFC East:
- Speaking of Bowles, the embattled coach will meet with Jets CEO Christopher Johnson Monday morning, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. Cimini noted that a “lack of energy on the Jets’ bench” was noted by the team’s higher-ups, which doesn’t “bode well” for Bowles. Nothing is certain, but it’s definitely possible Bowles is relieved of his duties this week as the team enters its bye.
- Patriots receiver Josh Gordon is set to be a restricted free agent after the season, and New England will have several options about what to do. “Giving Gordon a first-round tender makes the most sense for the Patriots”, according to Doug Kyed of NESN.com. If the Patriots place a first round tender on him, any team that signed him to an offer sheet would have to give the Patriots their first round pick if New England let him walk. The Patriots could save some money by attaching a lower tender to him, but then they’d risk having him poached.
- Speaking of the Patriots, they’ll have a different decision to make in the coming weeks. The team has until Wednesday to activate second round pick Duke Dawson from injured reserve, notes Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. Reiss notes that Dawson, a rookie cornerback, has been practicing with the team for a couple of weeks but it’s unclear whether or not New England plans on activating him.
If I owned my own home, I would wager it on Bowles being fired by the end of the day Monday.
Lmao
I don’t think he will make it past lunch time Monday.
Please proofread. No one is meeding with anyone tomorrow
idiot
Me?
*meeting
Jets situation looks exactly like the Rams 2 years ago. Rookie QB developing poorly. Team started off ok and has fallen off a cliff. Only the Rams final blow was to the eventual super bowl Falcons. Jets getting embarrassed by Buffalo is even worse. Head coach was extended in the offseason, but wont matter. Bowles like Fisher will be fired within the next day.
You can almost smell the Jets overpaying for Bell, then he blows out a knee in preseason.
If I’m the Jets I give Harbaugh anything he wants to come to NY. Head coaching, GM, ownership, idc. Honestly if I’m any team other than NE I give the guy what he wants. The man is a genius. SF made a terrible mistake letting him go. Him on the 49ers were the only team I saw that could’ve really rivaled Bill and the Pats.
No way. He is a good coach and will be back in the NFL at some point. But not that good. 49ers didnt even win a title and would not have in the 4 years he has been gone
Fire Bowles now please I’m tired of seeing his dumb grinning face
Goddamn is it Georgia University? Oregon University? This site needs to stop disrespecting my alma mater by writing University of Washington as Washington University lol y’all did it when talkin about Fultz in Hoops Rumors too, shouldn’t be so difficult!
Most people think of Georgetown when someone says University of Washington….lol.
Na that’s just u bud, most people aren’t that dumb
What about his brother? Baltimore will be firing him shortly. Won’t cost as much.
no ones taking gordon above 3rd pick – silly talk
The Patriots needs to stop being cheap and sign some playmakers. This cheap stuff is starting to catch up to them.